The Lemon Index2024 Chevrolet Colorado.
The 2024 Chevrolet Colorado is so far worse than average by owner complaints: 123 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 146, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 16 to 22 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Colorado year is 2010.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 123 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Colorado year. 2024 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 2K to 9K miles on the car (17 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 3
- seat belts 2024
The left or right front seat may have a seat belt buckle attachment bolt that was not tightened properly.
- fuel system, gasoline 2024
The lock ring that secures the fuel pump to the fuel tank assembly may not have been fully locked during assembly, which can result in a fuel leak during a crash.
- tires 2024
Incorrect tires may have been installed that do not match the tire label, and the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may provide inaccurate information for the installed tires.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Government investigations
- OpenElectronic brake module component failure2026
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison PU/CC 4WD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | not rated |
| Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison PU/CC RWD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2900–4000 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.7L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Occasional lag in camera systems turning on. When trying to maneuver in close quarters will turn on front and 360 cameras and sometimes have to push the camera button multiple times and up to 4 seconds delay in cameras coming on
2024 Chevrolet Colorado owner · NHTSA complaint 11591187
More owner reports
As I was pulling into my driveway, my 2024 Chevy Colorado erroneously sensed a pedestrian and suddenly applied the brakes. I was traveling about 7 mph. There was no person or object in my path.
NHTSA complaint 11613084
The backup camera view does not appear on my dash screen along with all other camera views. There were no warnings or indicators. It was working the last time the vehicle was driven and then failed on the next vehicle start up.
NHTSA complaint 11732223
Quick answers
Is the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 1.5× the average car's complaints per car sold, against other 2024 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 146; 100 is average). The best Chevrolet Colorado year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2024 Chevrolet Colorado problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (30%), automatic emergency braking (26%) and brakes (22%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado have?
3 safety recalls (latest: seat belts). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado get?
16 to 22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2024 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.
Does the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 11% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado cost in fuel a year?
About $2900 to $4000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado have?
2.7L 4-cyl.
What Chevrolet Colorado year is better than the 2024?
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