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All cars · Chevrolet Colorado · 2022

2022 Chevrolet Colorado. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index35100 = average car
Complaints38NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold89,157U.S. model year
Per 100K sold43complaints
Year rank#3 of 16#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 6

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.5L 4-cylAuto 6-spdRWD19 / 25 / 22Regular$2,850
2.5L 4-cylAuto 6-spd4WD19 / 24 / 21Regular$2,950
2.8L 4-cyl turbo dieselAuto 6-spdRWD20 / 30 / 23Diesel$4,100
2.8L 4-cyl turbo dieselAuto 6-spd4WD18 / 22 / 19Diesel$4,950
3.6L 6-cylAuto 8-spdRWD18 / 25 / 21Regular$2,950
3.6L 6-cylAuto 8-spd4WD17 / 24 / 19Regular$3,300

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 5,600 and 39,900 miles. Median 20,300, from 10 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical32%
Steering29%
Transmission & drivetrain5%
Body structure5%
Brakes5%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
5610100

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 22V375000 May 2022 Seats / Critical Fasteners

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado vehicles equipped with a manual passenger seat. The front passenger seat may have a hook attachment that was not properly welded, allowing it to separate from the inboard track of the seat frame.

    Risk. An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat and replace the cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222368320.

Manufacturer communications 649

Chevy filed 649 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20196381122,304Transmission & drivetrain
2020312996,238Transmission & drivetrain
2021493873,008Engine
2022353889,157Electrical
202314513771,018Automatic emergency braking
202414612398,012Electrical
20254127107,867Automatic emergency braking

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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