Last updated: 2026-10-10

RELIABILITY SCORE: 88/100 (EXCELLENT)

2026 Chevrolet Colorado Reliability Report

The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado has an excellent reliability standing, with no owner complaints or recalls yet, though repair costs run above its class.

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Recalls

Complaints

Complaint Rate

N/A

Est. Repair Cost

$599

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,850–$3,750

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint SeverityN/A

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs80/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact100/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue DiversityN/A

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Buy

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.

Should You Buy the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado?

Reliability stands at excellent, well above average among 2026 trucks and the best of the nine Colorado model years scored. The 2025 Colorado is also excellent, but it rates worse than this year.

Owners have filed no complaints, and federal recall records show no recalls, so there is no known symptom to watch for. That says less than it seems to. Complaints and recalls build up with time on the road, and this model year has had the least of it. The 2025 model has 19 complaints and still no recalls.

Costs and safety are the firmer facts. Independent repair-cost data puts yearly repairs at $599 across the model, above the $548 class figure. The federal crash-test rating is 4 of 5 stars. A shopper who wants a longer track record can look at the 2025, but should read its 19 complaints first, since the data here does not describe them.

See also the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado for an earlier comparison.

Pros

+Strong reliability score
+Infrequent unscheduled repairs
+Low major repair risk (13%)
+No recalls issued
+Low complaint frequency

Cons

No recurring complaint themes yet.

Compare 2026 Chevrolet Colorado With

2026 Ford Ranger

Reliability: 83/100

Excellent

2026 Honda Ridgeline

Reliability: 86/100

Excellent

2026 Nissan Frontier

Reliability: 77/100

Good

2026 Toyota Tacoma

Reliability: 82/100

Excellent

2026 Ford Maverick

Reliability: 80/100

Excellent

Recall Overview

recalls on record

No recalls are on record for the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado — uncommon, and a strong signal of manufacturing quality.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

complaints

LowAvgHigh

Very Low

Safety Incidents

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

★★★★★

NHTSA 4/5 Stars

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2026 Chevrolet Colorado? Check its history first

Every 2026 Chevrolet Colorado has a different past. A VIN check reveals hidden accidents, title problems, odometer rollbacks, and open recalls that reliability scores can't show you.

Accidents
Open Recalls
Title History
Odometer Rollback

2026 Chevrolet Colorado NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall Safety Rating

Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

Gas Powertrain

Driver: 4/5Passenger: 4/5

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Advanced Belt Feature (Not Available)Seat Belt Pretensioners (Driver, Front Passenger)Seat Belt Load Limiters (Driver, Front Passenger)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Head Protection (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Torso and/or Pelvis Protection (Driver, Front Passenger)Knee (Not Available)Additional Air Bags (N/A)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Yes)Unattended Child Reminder Direct Sensing System (No)LATCH Locations (2nd row)Driver Monitoring System (No)Automatic High Beams (Standard)

View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

Chevrolet ColoradoRepair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.

Est. Annual Maintenance

$599

vs $548 avg for midsize trucks

vs $652 avg for all vehicles

Repair Frequency

0.2

unscheduled repair visits per year

Severe Repair Probability

13%

chance of a major repair

Annual Cost Comparison

Colorado

$599

Category Avg

$548

All Vehicles

$652

Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.

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.

This benchmark covers the Chevrolet Colorado model overall and is not specific to the 2026 model year.

Value Retained: 95.2%
Depreciation: 4.8%
Listings Analyzed: 247

Listings observed in May 2021. This is a historical market benchmark, not a current price quote.

Explore Chevrolet Colorado depreciation and resale value on CarResaleValue.com

MPG & Annual Running Costs

Gas

16–21 MPG

Running cost: $3,450–$4,350/yr

Fuel + repair

16–19 city / 16–24 hwy MPG

Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2026 EPA label cycle.

Gas trims

Trim	Drive	Trans.	City	Hwy	Comb	Fuel Cost
Colorado 2WD 2.7L 4-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic 8-spd	19	24	21	$2,850
Colorado 4WD 2.7L 4-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 8-spd	17	22	19	$3,150
Colorado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD 2.7L 4-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 8-spd	17	20	18	$3,300
Colorado ZR2 4WD 2.7L 4-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 8-spd	17	17	17	$3,500
Colorado ZR2 Bison 4WD 2.7L 4-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 8-spd	16	16	16	$3,750

Best & Worst Chevrolet Colorado Years

Best Chevrolet Colorado Years to Buy

Based on reliability index score

Top Pick

Excellent

Chevrolet Colorado Reliability Score Trend

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Chevrolet Colorado reliability scores by year
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

Chevrolet Colorado Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
Year	Score	vs Prior Year	Rating	Recalls	Complaints
2026(selected)	88/100	+5	Excellent	0	0
2025	83/100	+7	Excellent	0	19
2024	76/100	+3	Good	3	82
2023	73/100	-8	Good	3	113
2022	81/100	+3	Excellent	1	39
2021	78/100	-3	Good	1	59
2020	81/100	+3	Excellent	0	71
2019	78/100	+3	Good	0	139
2018	75/100	—	Good	1	173

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?

Yes, its standing is excellent. It is well above average among 2026 trucks and the best of the nine Colorado model years scored. It has no owner complaints and no recalls on record. A new model year has had little time to collect either, so the clean record is partly a matter of age.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado?

None are on record yet. Owners have filed no complaints for this model year, so there is no pattern of symptoms to describe. Complaints grow with time on the road, so this may change as more trucks pile up miles.

Does the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?

No. Federal recall records list no recalls for this model year. The 2025 Colorado also has none. A recall can still be issued later on a newer truck, so check the recall status for the specific vehicle before you buy.

How much does it cost to repair a Chevrolet Colorado?

Independent repair-cost data estimates $599 a year across the model, compared with $548 for its class. That is somewhat above the typical midsize truck. The figure covers the model as a whole, not the 2026 year alone.

Is the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado better than the 2025?

On standing, yes. Both years are excellent, but the 2026 rates better. The 2025 has 19 owner complaints and no recalls, while the 2026 has none of either. The 2026 has had less time on the road, so the gap partly reflects age.

Don’t buy a 2026 Chevrolet Colorado without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.

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How we score the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado does best on recall impact (100/100) and worst on repair costs (80/100). 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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