The Lemon Index2018 Chevrolet Colorado.
The 2018 Chevrolet Colorado is better than average by owner complaints: 95 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 70, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 1 recall, and it gets 15 to 25 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Colorado year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 183 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Colorado year. 2018 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 4K to 35K miles on the car (79 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 5K–32K miles
Recalls 1
- fuel system, gasoline 2018
The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
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 test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2900–4700 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.8L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
When I drive up hill the vehicle starts to jerk back and forth and has lost of power.
2018 Chevrolet Colorado owner · NHTSA complaint 11267836
More owner reports
El vehÃculo en muchas ocasiones no quiere encender el tablero, se vuelve loco como si quisiera apagar ah blim, queda mucho ah, las luces del tablero y la radio se encienden y apagan
NHTSA complaint 11426276
Hard shifting when you accelerate in the first two gear and hard downshifting when stopping.
NHTSA complaint 11204041
Quick answers
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.4× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 70; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Colorado year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2018 Chevrolet Colorado problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (46%), electrical (17%) and engine (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado have?
1 safety recall (latest: fuel system, gasoline). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado get?
15 to 25 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2018 Chevrolet Colorado problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 4,200 and 35,000 miles. The middle report was at 14,000 miles, from 79 complaints.
Does the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 46% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado cost in fuel a year?
About $2900 to $4700 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado have?
2.5L 4-cyl, 2.8L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
What Chevrolet Colorado year is better than the 2018?
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