The Lemon Index2007 Chevrolet Colorado.
The 2007 Chevrolet Colorado is better than average by owner complaints: 40 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 56, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 15 to 20 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Colorado year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 140 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Chevrolet Colorado year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 29K to 90K miles on the car (118 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 34K–90K miles
Recalls 3
- child seat 2010
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2011, CHEVROLET COLORADO, GMC CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006, ISUZU I-280/I-350, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008, I-290/I-370, REGULAR CAB VEHICLES AND EXTENDED CAB VEHICLES WITHOUT A REAR SEAT …
- lights 2009
GM IS RECALLING 185,903 MODEL YEAR 2004-2009 COLORADO, GMC MODEL YEAR 2009-2004 CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006 I-280, I-350, MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 I-290, AND I-370, PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED I…
- wheels 2006
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INCOMPLETE TIRE RIM DESIGNATION ON THE CE…
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★☆ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $3200–4300 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.9L 4-cyl, 3.7L 5-cyl.
In owners' words
2007 Chevrolet Colorado with brake problems. Consumer states that the brakes lock or grab. He states that when they lock or grab he gets thrown forward toward the steering wheel and he feels this is unsafe.
2007 Chevrolet Colorado owner · NHTSA complaint 10254533
More owner reports
2007 chevy Colorado: noticed that cruise control was not working. Brake lights were also not working. Definitely related according to auto repair forums.
NHTSA complaint 10282494
I get a grinding noise coming from brakes when I am braking real quick in an emergency situation. I don't know if it is the tires or the brakes.
NHTSA complaint 10242882
Quick answers
Is the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.8× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 56; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Colorado year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2007 Chevrolet Colorado problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (25%), lights (22%) and electrical (15%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado have?
3 safety recalls (latest: child seat). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado get?
15 to 20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Colorado problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 29,000 and 90,100 miles. The middle report was at 58,800 miles, from 118 complaints.
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 12% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado cost in fuel a year?
About $3200 to $4300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado have?
2.9L 4-cyl, 3.7L 5-cyl.
What Chevrolet Colorado year is better than the 2007?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2010, 2020 and 2022.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works