Chevrolet Colorado years to avoid
More than twice the Colorado's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Chevrolet Colorado years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Chevrolet Colorado complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Chevrolet Colorado problems
All model years combined.
- Steering971
- Electrical777
- Transmission564
- Brakes447
- Engine437
- Driver assistance245
- Lights204
- Airbags185
- Fuel system160
- Body157
- Suspension111
- Acceleration107
Most reported problems on the Chevrolet Colorado
Check engine light 172ABS 166Stalling 122Won't start 115Adaptive cruise 86Airbag light 77Grinding brakes 68Collision warning 19
Chevrolet Colorado problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 22 | Electrical | 5,800 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2025 | - | 28 | Brakes | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2024 | - | 126 | Electrical | 4,700 | 3 | 6 | |
| 2023 | - | 139 | Driver assistance | 8,000 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 88 | 57 | Electrical | 20,000 | 1 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2021 | 77 | 80 | Brakes | 45,000 | 1 | 7 | |
| 2020 | 83 | 88 | Transmission | 24,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 68 | 151 | Transmission | 7,900 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2018 | 65 | 183 | Transmission | 14,000 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 59 | 216 | Transmission | 25,547 | 1 | 5 | |
| 2016 | 14 | 716 | Steering | 43,000 | 4 | 14 | Avoid |
| 2015 | 24 | 498 | Steering | 52,200 | 7 | 17 | Avoid |
| 2014 | 95 | 1 | Steering | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2013 | 95 | 1 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2012 | 86 | 42 | Engine | 43,000 | 2 | 3 | Fewest complaints |
| 2011 | 82 | 42 | Electrical | 54,000 | 5 | 4 | Fewest complaints |
| 2010 | 92 | 29 | Electrical | 47,000 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 85 | 67 | Electrical | 54,000 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 74 | 81 | Electrical | 53,000 | 2 | 6 | |
| 2007 | 71 | 140 | Electrical | 59,000 | 3 | 10 | |
| 2006 | 54 | 236 | Electrical | 56,000 | 4 | 6 | |
| 2005 | 36 | 356 | Brakes | 51,000 | 3 | 27 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 38 | 361 | Electrical | 58,000 | 3 | 11 | Avoid |
Recalls 29
Chevrolet Colorado warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
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Questions about the Chevrolet Colorado
What years of the Chevrolet Colorado should you avoid?
2004, 2005, 2015 and 2016. Each has more than twice the Chevrolet Colorado's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2016 alone has 716, mostly about steering and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Chevrolet Colorado?
2011, 2012 and 2022 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (42, 42 and 57).
What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Colorado?
Steering, with 971 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (777) and transmission (564).
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Colorado have?
29 recalls between 2004 and 2026. The 2015 model year has the most, with 7.
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