The Lemon IndexChevrolet Colorado.
The best Chevrolet Colorado years are 2010, 2020, 2022. Years to avoid: 2005, 2016, 2015. Across 2010-2022, it has a Lemon Index of 76, where 100 is the average car and lower is better.
Reliability by year, 2004 to 2025.
Every year. Lower is better. Tap a year for its full report.
Scores before 2010 are rough: fewer owners filed complaints back then.
Best years to buy
2010.
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Quick answers.
Is the Chevrolet Colorado a good car?
Yes, it draws fewer complaints than the average car, by owner complaints to the government per car sold (2010-2022: Lemon Index 76; 100 is average). Some years are much better than others: the best is 2010 and the worst is 2005.
What are the best Chevrolet Colorado years to buy?
By owner complaints per car sold: 2010, 2020, 2022.
What Chevrolet Colorado years should you stay away from?
The years with the most complaints per car sold: 2005, 2016, 2015.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Colorado have?
49 safety recalls across the 20 model years we track. Most: 2015 (7), 2011 (5), 2006 (4). Each year's page lists them.
What are the most common Chevrolet Colorado problems?
Across every year, owners' complaints to the government name transmission & drivetrain, electrical and engine most. Some years are much worse than others: see the chart above.
Every year in one table
| Year | Index | Compared with average | Complaints | Top complaint | Recalls | Crash test | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 136 | 1.4× the average car's complaints | 137 | lights (16%) | 3 | — | 18–21 |
| 2005 | 152 | 1.5× the average car's complaints | 135 | service brakes, hydraulic (19%) | 3 | — | 17–21 |
| 2006 | 90 | about average | 65 | engine (22%) | 4 | — | 17–21 |
| 2007 | 56 | 1.8× fewer complaints than average | 40 | service brakes, hydraulic (25%) | 3 | — | 15–20 |
| 2008 | 42 | 2.4× fewer complaints than average | 24 | service brakes, hydraulic (29%) | 2 | — | 15–20 |
| 2009 | – | too few complaints to score | 5 | transmission & drivetrain (20%) | 3 | — | 16–20 |
| 2010 | 19 | 5.3× fewer complaints than average | 6 | engine (33%) | 2 | — | 16–21 |
| 2011 | 36 | 2.8× fewer complaints than average | 13 | airbags (31%) | 5 | — | 16–21 |
| 2012 | 38 | 2.6× fewer complaints than average | 17 | stability control (24%) | 2 | — | 16–21 |
| 2015 | 148 | 1.5× the average car's complaints | 135 | steering (45%) | 7 | ★★★★☆ | 16–22 |
| 2016 | 150 | 1.5× the average car's complaints | 163 | transmission & drivetrain (34%) | 4 | ★★★★☆ | 16–25 |
| 2017 | 90 | about average | 107 | transmission & drivetrain (60%) | 1 | ★★★★☆ | 15–25 |
| 2018 | 70 | 1.4× fewer complaints than average | 95 | transmission & drivetrain (46%) | 1 | ★★★★☆ | 15–25 |
| 2019 | 63 | 1.6× fewer complaints than average | 81 | transmission & drivetrain (53%) | 0 | ★★★★☆ | 15–23 |
| 2020 | 31 | 3.2× fewer complaints than average | 29 | transmission & drivetrain (31%) | 0 | ★★★★☆ | 17–23 |
| 2021 | 49 | 2× fewer complaints than average | 38 | engine (18%) | 1 | ★★★★☆ | 17–23 |
| 2022 | 35 | 2.9× fewer complaints than average | 38 | electrical (32%) | 1 | ★★★★☆ | 17–23 |
| 2023 | 145 | 1.4× the average car's complaints | 137 | automatic emergency braking (43%) | 3 | ★★★★☆ | 16–22 |
| 2024 | 146 | 1.5× the average car's complaints | 123 | electrical (30%) | 3 | ★★★★☆ | 16–22 |
| 2025 | 41 | 2.4× fewer complaints than average | 27 | automatic emergency braking (37%) | 1 | ★★★★☆ | 16–20 |
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the government within 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average, lower is better. How it works
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