2024 Chevrolet Colorado
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 35 of 121 complaints (29%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Brakes include more reported injuries (3) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 133 in 2023 to 121 in 2024.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | vs. 2024 gas-powered vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,850–4,700 | 2,850–3,900 | 2,850–3,900 | 3,100–3,900 | 2,950–3,900 | |
| Combined MPG | 17–23 | 16–22 | 16–22 | 16–20 | 16–21 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 16–20 / 18–30 | 16–20 / 16–25 | 16–20 / 16–24 | 16–19 / 16–23 | 16–19 / 16–24 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 413–529 | 406–539 | 412–564 | 434–564 | 420–564 | |
| Complaints filed | 51 | 133 | 121 | 27 | 14 | |
| Recalls issued | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 8 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 4 |
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 2024 Chevrolet Colorado have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado?
Electrical: 35 of 121 NHTSA complaints (29%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado get?
EPA rates it 16–22 MPG combined across 7 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2024 Chevrolet Colorado?
EPA estimates $2,850–$3,900 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (7)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 8-spd | 4 | 2.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD | 20 mpg (high) | 24 mpg (high) | 22 mpg (high) | $2,850 (low) | 412 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 8-spd | 4 | 2.7L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 16 mpg (low) | 16 mpg (low) | 16 mpg (low) | $3,900 (high) | 564 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 8-spd | 4 | 2.7L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 17 mpg | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,450 | 494 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic 8-spd | 4 | 2.7L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 527 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic 8-spd | 4 | 2.7L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 18 mpg | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 447 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic 8-spd | 4 | 2.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD | 19 mpg | 24 mpg (high) | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 420 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic 8-spd | 4 | 2.7L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 18 mpg | 23 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 446 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 35 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 29 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 28 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 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 (3)
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS · Campaign 24V703000 · Sep 23, 2024
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Chevrolet Colorado and 2023 GMC Canyon vehicles. The left or right front seat may have a seat belt buckle attachment bolt that was not tightened properly.
Consequence: A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the left and right front seat belt buckle attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242453720.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:MOUNTING PLATE/FLANGE · Campaign 24V491000 · Jun 28, 2024
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The lock ring that secures the fuel pump to the fuel tank assembly may not have been fully locked during assembly, which can result in a fuel leak during a crash.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and fully lock the fuel tank lock ring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC Customer Call Center at (888) 988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N242451330.
TIRES · Campaign 24V366000 · May 23, 2024
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles. Incorrect tires may have been installed that do not match the tire label, and the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may provide inaccurate information for the installed tires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 110, "Tire Selection and Rims" and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Consequence: A tire label that does not accurately reflect the installed tires may result in the installation of incorrectly sized tires. In addition, the TPMS may not warn the driver of a drop in tire pressure. Both of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242444030.