Last updated: 2026-10-10
Chevrolet Colorado Reliability by Year
Chevrolet Colorado reliability is good for a midsize truck. Repair costs run a little above average, and transmission shudder leads the complaints.
Chevrolet Colorado Reliability Overview
Used Colorados rate well above other trucks, with repair costs close to the midsize average. The 2022 is the year to favor, while the 2023 redesign is the one to avoid because of false automatic emergency braking and blank screens. Across all years, watch for transmission shudder under acceleration and ignition keys that will not come out.
Current generation: 3rd gen (2023–2023).
Best & Worst Chevrolet Colorado Years
Best Chevrolet Colorado Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scoreThe 2022 drew far fewer complaints than the 2023 redesign and the older 2018 and 2019 trucks, and it has been on the road long enough to show its faults. Those faults are a binding steering feel at low speeds, a false fuel gauge, and sticking keys. That is milder than false emergency braking.
Chevrolet Colorado Years to Avoid
Owners describe the instrument panel and infotainment screen going blank or restarting while driving, sometimes hiding speed for up to a minute. Many also report the truck braking hard on its own with nothing ahead, even after the recall repair. Brake rotors warp early and shake the whole truck under braking.
Chevrolet Colorado Reliability Score Trend
Chevrolet Colorado reliability has remained consistent across model years, averaging 79/100.
Scores 0–100. Higher is better.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 75/100 | Good |
| 2019 | 78/100 | Good |
| 2020 | 81/100 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 78/100 | Good |
| 2022 | 81/100 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 73/100 | Good |
| 2024 | 76/100 | Good |
| 2025 | 83/100 | Excellent |
| 2026 | 88/100 | Excellent |
Year-by-Year Reliability
2026 Chevrolet Colorado
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Ranks best of the nine scored years with no complaints or recalls on file, though a model year this recent has had little time to collect any.
2025 Chevrolet Colorado
0 recalls · 19 complaints
Excellent standing and no recalls, but early brake master cylinder and transmission failures on nearly new trucks are the main worry.
2024 Chevrolet Colorado
3 recalls · 82 complaints
Rates good and above other 2024 trucks, but sits among the weaker Colorado years, with electrical and brake complaints and three recalls.
2023 Chevrolet Colorado
3 recalls · 113 complaints
Weakest of the nine scored Colorado years and the first of the third generation, with false automatic braking and blank dash screens leading owner complaints.
2022 Chevrolet Colorado
1 recalls · 39 complaints
Last second-generation year, rated better than both 2021 and 2023, with steering that catches at low speeds and a faulty fuel gauge as the main complaints.
2021 Chevrolet Colorado
1 recalls · 59 complaints
Good overall and well above other 2021 trucks, but mid-pack among Colorado years, with brake vacuum pump and power steering failures reported by owners.
2020 Chevrolet Colorado
0 recalls · 71 complaints
Excellent standing with no recalls and better marks than both 2019 and 2021, though a transmission shudder is the leading owner complaint.
2019 Chevrolet Colorado
0 recalls · 139 complaints
Rates good and sits mid-pack among Colorado years, with no recalls but frequent transmission shudder and power steering complaints.
2018 Chevrolet Colorado
1 recalls · 173 complaints
Rates good and above other 2018 trucks, but weaker than most Colorado years because of transmission shudder, steering cutouts and one fuel system recall.
Found Your Chevrolet Colorado? Check Its History
Service brakes (7) problems come up most in Chevrolet Colorado owner complaints, and 9 recalls cover the years we track. A VIN check shows whether the car you found had its recall work done, plus accident and title history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
Chevrolet Colorado Repair Costs
Reliability Rating
4/5
Annual Repair Cost
$599
Repair Frequency
0.2/yr
Major Repair Risk
13%
$51 above the midsize trucks average of $548/yr.
Ranked #4 of 7 among midsize trucks.
Chevrolet Colorado Resale Value
The Chevrolet Colorado is estimated to retain about 95.2% of its original value after 5 years, based on observed used-car listings.
- Value Retained
- 95.2%
- Depreciation
- 4.8%
- Listings Analyzed
- 247
after 5 years
over the same period
U.S. used-car listings
Listings observed in . This is a historical market benchmark, not a current price quote.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best year for the Chevrolet Colorado?
- The 2022 is the best pick among years that have been on the road a while. It has excellent reliability and a low complaint rate. The 2025 and 2026 rate highest, but they are too new to judge, because complaints build up over time.
- Is the Chevrolet Colorado reliable long term?
- Yes, overall reliability is good and well above average for trucks. Over many years, the repeat problems are transmission shudder, ignition keys that will not turn off or come out, and power steering that cuts out without warning. Most are annoying rather than catastrophic.
- What are the most common Chevrolet Colorado problems?
- Power train complaints lead, mostly a transmission shudder or hesitation between 20 and 60 mph that is worse on hills or when towing. Electrical complaints come next, led by stuck ignition keys and touchscreen glitches. Steering and service brake complaints follow.
- How much does it cost to repair a Chevrolet Colorado?
- Independent repair-cost data puts the estimated annual cost at $599, a bit above the $548 average for midsize trucks. The gap is small. Costs can climb if a steering gear or transmission needs replacing, as some owners have paid for.
How we score the Chevrolet Colorado
Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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