2015 Chevrolet Colorado
2015 model shown · Photo: Captainmorlypogi1959, CC BY-SA 4.0

Midsize pickups · 2nd gen generation

2017 Chevrolet Colorado: reliability, problems and cost to own

Fair Below average

It scores 28 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize pickups. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $15,726 to own, including $3,603 in repairs.

Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Chevrolet Colorado.

Reliability

28/100

Below average

Repairs, 5 years

$3,603

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$9,273

22 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$16,089

$14,158 – $18,019, estimate

Recalls

1

on record

Owner complaints

216

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.

Where repair money is likely to go

Transmission & drivetrain$1,538
Engine & cooling$728
Steering$540
Electrical system$385
Driver-assist & stability$142
Brakes$97

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

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Other years of the Chevrolet Colorado

Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (66/100) and the 2016 worst (6/100).

YearReliability
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202422/100
202326/100
202266/100
202154/100
202052/100
201938/100
201840/100
201728/100
20166/100
201518/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado a year to avoid?

Not especially. It scores 28 out of 100, below average for midsize pickups; the 2022 scored better.

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?

It scores 28 out of 100 against other midsize pickups from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 216 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $3,603 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2017 Chevrolet Colorado cost to own?

About $15,726 over 5 years: $2,850 in lost value, $3,603 in repairs and $9,273 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $16,089 today.

What are the best years of the Chevrolet Colorado?

Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (66/100) and the 2016 worst (6/100).

How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado have?

1 recall on record with NHTSA.