The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 66 of 151 complaints (44%) mention it.
Complaints filed fell from 183 in 2018 to 151 in 2019.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 151
- Recall campaigns
- 0
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,850–$4,950
- Combined MPG
- 15–23
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
Advertisement
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | vs. 2019 gas-powered vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,850–4,700 | 2,850–4,700 | 2,850–4,950 | 2,850–4,950 | 2,850–4,950 | |
| Combined MPG | 15–25 | 15–25 | 15–23 | 17–23 | 17–23 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 15–22 / 15–30 | 15–22 / 15–30 | 15–20 / 15–30 | 16–20 / 18–30 | 16–20 / 18–30 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 405–589 | 403–589 | 403–572 | 406–532 | 413–525 | |
| Complaints filed | 216 | 183 | 151 | 88 | 80 | |
| Recalls issued | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 5 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 7 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 5 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| Configurations compared | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado have?
No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026.
What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 66 of 151 NHTSA complaints (44%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado get?
EPA rates it 15–23 MPG combined across 10 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado?
EPA estimates $2,850–$4,950 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
Similar Vehicles
EPA-Rated Configurations (10)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 2.5L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD | 20 mpg (high) | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,850 (low) | 406 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.5L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD | 20 mpg (high) | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,850 (low) | 403 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 2.5L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 19 mpg | 24 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 429 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 2.8L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD | 20 mpg (high) | 30 mpg (high) | 23 mpg (high) | $4,100 | 435 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD | 18 mpg | 25 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 440 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 2.8L | 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 19 mpg | 28 mpg | 22 mpg | $4,300 | 455 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 2.8L | 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 18 mpg | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | $4,950 (high) | 524 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.6L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 17 mpg | 24 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,300 | 461 g/mi |
| Configuration 9 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.6L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 16 mpg | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 532 g/mi |
| Configuration 10 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD | 15 mpg (low) | 15 mpg (low) | 15 mpg (low) | $4,150 | 572 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 23 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 66 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel System | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 24 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 4 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls
No recalls have been issued for this model-year.