The Lemon Index2010 Chevrolet Colorado.
The 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 6 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 19, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 16 to 21 mpg combined. It's the best Chevrolet Colorado year we track.
One of the most reliable. 5.3× fewer complaints than average.
Worst year 2005
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 29 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Colorado year. 2010 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 35K to 76K miles on the car (21 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 2
- latches/locks/linkages 2012
113, "Hood Latch System." The hood may be missing the secondary hood latch.
- 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 …
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 1211 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Engineering information-chemical damage on inner surfaces of fuel tank
- Chevrolet/gmc/pontiac: intermittent mil/check engine light on, dtc p0442, p0446, p0451, p0452,…
- Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★☆ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $3050–4000 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.9L 4-cyl, 3.7L 5-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
2010 Chevrolet Colorado 1lt. Consumer states vehicle leaks fluid
2010 Chevrolet Colorado owner · NHTSA complaint 10330659
More owner reports
2010 Chevrolet Colorado. Consumer states there is an issue with the keyless remote lock and unlock for the vehicle.
NHTSA complaint 10370148
Quick answers
Is the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 5.3× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 19; 100 is average, lower is better).
What are the most common 2010 Chevrolet Colorado problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (33%), equipment & accessories (33%) and transmission & drivetrain (33%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado have?
2 safety recalls (latest: latches/locks/linkages). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado get?
16 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2010 Chevrolet Colorado problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 35,300 and 76,000 miles. The middle report was at 47,000 miles, from 21 complaints.
Does the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 33% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado cost in fuel a year?
About $3050 to $4000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado have?
2.9L 4-cyl, 3.7L 5-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl.
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