Midsize pickups · 2nd gen generation
Think twice Well below average
It scores 6 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize pickups. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $17,714 to own, including $5,780 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Chevrolet Colorado.
Reliability
6/100
Well below average
Repairs, 5 years
$5,780
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$9,273
22 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$15,021
$13,219 – $16,824, estimate
Recalls
4
on record
Owner complaints
715
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to February 2, 2016, Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured January 9, 2016, to January 26, 2016, and 2016 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 21, 2016, to February 4, 2016. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a hi
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado trucks manufactured August 25, 2015 to September 24, 2015, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured August 28, 2015 to September 24, 2015. The affected vehicles have a console compartment lid latch assembly that may fail to keep the compartment door closed in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply wit
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Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (66/100) and the 2016 worst (6/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 22/100 |
| 2023 | 26/100 |
| 2022 | 66/100 |
| 2021 | 54/100 |
| 2020 | 52/100 |
| 2019 | 38/100 |
| 2018 | 40/100 |
| 2017 | 28/100 |
| 2016 | 6/100 |
| 2015 | 18/100 |
Yes. It scores 6 out of 100, among the least reliable midsize pickups of 2015–2024. The 2022 Colorado scored much better.
It scores 6 out of 100 against other midsize pickups from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 715 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $5,780 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $17,714 over 5 years: $2,661 in lost value, $5,780 in repairs and $9,273 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $15,021 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (66/100) and the 2016 worst (6/100).
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.