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All cars · Chevrolet Colorado · 2024

2024 Chevrolet Colorado. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index146100 = average car
Complaints123NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold98,012U.S. model year
Per 100K sold125complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.7L 4-cyl turboAuto 8-spdRWD20 / 24 / 22Regular$2,850
2.7L 4-cyl turboAuto 8-spd4WD16 / 16 / 16Regular$3,900

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 2,400 and 9,200 miles. Median 4,500, from 17 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Electrical3,0001,000–8,3007

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
Electrical30%
Automatic emergency braking26%
Brakes22%
Engine17%
Transmission & drivetrain11%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
12361504

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 3

  • 24V703000 Sep 2024 Seat Belts / Critical Fasteners

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Chevrolet Colorado and 2023 GMC Canyon vehicles. The left or right front seat may have a seat belt buckle attachment bolt that was not tightened properly.

    Risk. A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy. Dealers will tighten the left and right front seat belt buckle attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242453720.

  • 24V491000 Jun 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. 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.

    Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect and fully lock the fuel tank lock ring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC Customer Call Center at (888) 988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N242451330.

  • 24V366000 May 2024 Tires

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 110, "Tire Selection and Rims" and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

    Risk. A tire label that does not accurately reflect the installed tires may result in the installation of incorrectly sized tires. In addition, the TPMS may not warn the driver of a drop in tire pressure. Both of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242444030.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenElectronic brake module component failure2026–

Manufacturer communications 544

Chevy filed 544 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison PU/CC 4WDnot rated★★★★☆★★★★★not rated
Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison PU/CC RWDnot rated★★★★☆★★★★★not rated

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandard & OptionalStandard & Optional

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
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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