The Lemon Index2025 Chevrolet Colorado.
The 2025 Chevrolet Colorado is so far one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 27 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 41, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about automatic emergency braking, it has 1 recall, and it gets 16 to 20 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Colorado year is 2010.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 27 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Colorado year. 2025 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.
Recalls 1
- equipment 2026
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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 297 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This preliminary information conveys the possibility of a noise from the brake system
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
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 |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3200–4000 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.7L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Brake pedal went to the floor when I applied the brakes, took truck to dealership. Dealership reported to me the master clylinder was defective and needed to order one from detroit.
2025 Chevrolet Colorado owner · NHTSA complaint 11656513
More owner reports
The Transmission jumps into 1St gear when spot at a traffic light or when parking.Back seat gap and Forward Collision Warning not functioning.
NHTSA complaint 11724818
Quick answers
Is the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 2.4× fewer complaints than average per car sold, against other 2025 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 41; 100 is average). The best Chevrolet Colorado year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2025 Chevrolet Colorado problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are automatic emergency braking (37%), brakes (33%) and electrical (26%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado have?
1 safety recall (latest: equipment). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado get?
16 to 20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2025 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 2025 Chevrolet Colorado have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 11% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado cost in fuel a year?
About $3200 to $4000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado have?
2.7L 4-cyl.
What Chevrolet Colorado year is better than the 2025?
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