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Chevrolet · Large Pickup truck

2016 Chevrolet Colorado

Gas Diesel
Small Pickup Trucks 2WD
8 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
C
Safety Signal
76 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns 4
Complaints14 crash · 1 fire · 6 injured reported 713
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 4★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 25 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado is sold in the U.S. as a gas and diesel large pickup truck with 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Colorado 2WD, is EPA-rated at 25 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 713 complaints, most often about the steering. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

Chevrolet Colorado — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Chevrolet Colorado · Photo: MercurySable99 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Colorado 2WDGasRWD2.5L 4-cyl192622$3,050
Colorado 2WDGasRWD2.5L 4-cyl202622$3,050
Colorado 2WDGasRWD3.6L 6-cyl182521$3,200
Colorado 4WDGas4WD2.5L 4-cyl192421$3,200
Colorado 4WDGas4WD3.6L 6-cyl172420$3,350
Colorado Cab Chassis 2WDGasRWD3.6L 6-cyl151716$4,200
Colorado 2WDDieselRWD2.8L 4-cyl turbo223025$3,850
Colorado 4WDDiesel4WD2.8L 4-cyl turbo202823$4,150

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 36589, 36590, 36591, 36595, 36596, 36599, 37118, 37120.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Colorado 2WD, Colorado 4WD, Colorado Cab Chassis 2WD6 / 10Bin 4All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Colorado 2WD, Colorado 4WD5–6 / 10Bin 5 / LEV-III ULEV125All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions Exterior

Body stylePickup
Doors4
GVWR classClass 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)

Engine Basics

Cylinders6
Displacement3.6 L
Engine configurationIn-Line

Fuel Economy

FuelGasoline

Transmission

Drivetrain4x2

Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes the configurations we could identify rather than every trim (seen: LT, Work Truck, Z71). Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.

Dimensions & weight

Source: Transport Canada
Length212.6–224.8 in
Width (body, without mirrors)74.4 in
Height70.5 in
Wheelbase128.3–140.6 in
Track, front62.2 in
Track, rear62.2 in
Curb weight3,948–4,480 lb
Weight distribution, front/rear57/43

Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here 6 configurations: Crew Cab L/Box 2WD, Crew Cab L/Box 4X4, Crew Cab S/Box 2WD, Crew Cab S/Box 4X4, Extended Cab L/Box 2WD, Extended Cab L/Box 4X4. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.

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Recalls (4)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Fuel System, Gasoline

18188 18268
895 vehicles 97% reported repaired built Mar 5, 2015 – Apr 29, 2018
Problem 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. Risk A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. Fix GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 18V358000 reported May 31, 2018 General Motors LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Air Bags

17387
16 vehicles 94% reported repaired built Oct 10, 2014 – Feb 6, 2016
Problem 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. Risk An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash. Fix GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17387.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 17V621000 reported Oct 5, 2017 General Motors LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Air Bags

28030
1,579 vehicles 96% reported repaired built Jan 19, 2016 – Feb 2, 2016
Problem 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 high speed crash. Risk An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury. Fix GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 28030.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 16V125000 reported Mar 2, 2016 General Motors LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Latches/Locks/Linkages

16370
8,763 vehicles 92% reported repaired built Aug 25, 2015 – Sep 24, 2015
Problem 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 with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact." Risk If the console compartment door does not remain closed in a crash, the contents stored in the console may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury. Fix GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the console compartment door latch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16370.
Filed with NHTSARemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 15V807000 reported Dec 1, 2015 General Motors LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

Whether any of this applies to one specific Colorado

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2016 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Chevrolet publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

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Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
713complaints filed

14 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 6 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2015: 2 · 2016: 38 · 2017: 37 · 2018: 26 · 2019: 60 · 2020: 57 · 2021: 77 · 2022: 65 · 2023: 119 · 2024: 96 · 2025: 93 · 2026: 43

Most-cited components

Steering 463
Electrical System → 121
Power Train → 97
Engine → 50
Unspecified 48
Service Brakes 41

In depth: electrical problems → · transmission and drivetrain problems → · engine problems →

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. While the vehicle was at the dealer, the technician diagnosed that the wiring harness had fractured. As a result, there were various electrical failures, including illumination of the air bag and traction control warning indicators.
Electrical System at 176 miles Oct 4, 2016 NHTSA owner report · ODI 10913629
I live in a rural area with moderate hills and many winding roads and tree obscured corners. While driving at a moderate speed (30-40 MPH), I experience problems with the vehicle's ability to downshift from overdrive to address the increasing incline.
Power Train at 13,451 miles Sep 25, 2016 NHTSA owner report · ODI 10909515
2,400 miles and this vehicle has been back to the dealer four times for "chugging and shuttering" in heavy traffic. Driving though an intersection with heavy traffic it will not keep up with traffic but tends to bog down almost getting rear ended from behind.
Engine at 2,400 miles Sep 21, 2016 NHTSA owner report · ODI 10908562
My 2016 chevy Colorado crew cab z71 4X4 vibrates at highway speed. The dealership has replaced one tire, balanced x 3 and rotated and road force tested. The problem persists. I was told by the service manager that because I bought an off road truck with all season tires it will vibrate above 70 MPH.
Wheels at 100 miles Jul 11, 2016 NHTSA owner report · ODI 10883884
Approaching an intersection and observed a yellow light. I was traveling 35mph as posted and applied the brakes only to have the pedal go all the way down to the fire wall. The truck had no braking power and only slowed to about 15mpg after applying for roughly 40-50 yards.
Service Brakes at 8,000 miles Jun 9, 2016 NHTSA owner report · ODI 10873361
The low beam headlamps are totally inadequate. What follows is the contents from two emails sent to the dealership service manager. I also have night time video that illustrates the problem which also shows the location of the vehicle by GPS on google maps. Comments in the email refer to both stationary and moving vehicle observations.
Exterior Lighting Apr 5, 2016 NHTSA owner report · ODI 10853570

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Chevrolet itself: 52 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 3 killed, 59 injured, as claimed, not verified. Every Colorado model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 44k

miles, typically

Half the 288 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 16,000 and 80,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

under 10k 55
10k–20k 24
20k–30k 16
30k–40k 30
40k–50k 34
50k–60k 25
60k–70k 22
70k–80k 9
80k–90k 13
90k–100k 7
100k–150k 43
150k + 10

Median mileage by component

ComponentReportsMedian milesVs same age
Steering14068,0001.42×
Power Train5513,4510.26×
Electrical System4235,0000.78×
Engine3535,0000.56×
Electronic Stability Control3163,0001.57×
Unspecified2036,000—
Fuel/Propulsion System1530,0000.64×
Service Brakes1451,0001.27×

Vs same age is this model year’s median for the system divided by the median of every 2016-model-year complaint about the same system, all makes: under 1× means owners of this car reported it at lower mileage. Here, owners reported earlier than same-age vehicles: power train (0.26×), engine (0.56×), fuel/propulsion system (0.64×); later: electronic stability control (1.57×). Which systems go early across the whole fleet: the component study.

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
PU/CC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆21%
PU/CC RWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆22%
PU/EC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆21%
PU/EC RWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆22%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 1,589
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-09-26
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 1587 service bulletins, 1 service campaign, 1 other

Most often about: Equipment, Engine, Electrical System, Power Train, Fuel/Propulsion System.

  • PIT5698F Service bulletin
    2026-09-26 · Unknown Or Other
  • This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
  • PIP4902W Service bulletin
    2026-09-04 · Unknown Or Other
  • This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
  • PIT5099J Service bulletin
    2026-07-21 · Unknown Or Other
  • PI to help diagnose A/C concern
  • PIT5509N Service bulletin
    2026-07-21 · Unknown Or Other
  • This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
  • PIT5509M Service bulletin
    2026-05-14 · Unknown Or Other
  • This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
  • PIT3271Q Service bulletin
    2026-04-01 · Unknown Or Other
  • This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
  • PIP6104 Service bulletin
    2026-03-09 · Unknown Or Other
  • This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
  • PIP4902V Service bulletin
    2026-03-09 · Unknown Or Other
  • This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
P0300
P0300 on Chevrolet →		Misfire detected, but not isolated to one cylinder.Engine · Ignition coils →13 bulletins
B3055
B3055 on Chevrolet →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →10 bulletins
B3060
B3060 on Chevrolet →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →10 bulletins
B3935
B3935 on Chevrolet →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →10 bulletins
C1114
C1114 on Chevrolet →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →10 bulletins
C0545Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Steering9 owner reports
P2463
P2463 on Chevrolet →		Soot has built up in the diesel particulate filter beyond the allowed limit.Engine9 bulletins
P018B
P018B on Chevrolet →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Fuel/Propulsion System · Fuel pump →7 bulletins
P0308
P0308 on Chevrolet →		Cylinder 8 is misfiring.Engine · Ignition coils →7 bulletins
P050D
P050D on Chevrolet →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine7 bulletins
P2635
P2635 on Chevrolet →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Fuel/Propulsion System · Fuel pump →7 bulletins
P0017
P0017 on Chevrolet →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine4 bulletins · 1 owner report

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado failed the emissions check on 5.8% of first inspections — higher than the 4.2% for every 2016 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.8% (every 2016 vehicle: 2.2%).

New York inspections 5.8%

failed emissions

2,786 initial inspections of 2,710 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2016 ColoradoEvery 2016 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check5.8%4.2%2,781
Failed the safety inspection1.8%2.2%2,786
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.39%0.27%2,786
Miles driven a year9,95110,028odometer at inspection
Average odometer102,211103,109odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2016 vehicle” is every 2016 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Colorado by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2026 A 1 18 21 mpg2025 A 1 27 20 mpg2024 C 3 124 22 mpg2023 C 3 137 22 mpg2022 A 1 56 23 mpg2021 A 1 79 23 mpg2020 A 0 86 23 mpg2019 A 0 150 23 mpg2018 A 1 183 25 mpg2017 A 1 216 25 mpg2016 this page C 4 713 25 mpg

Common questions about the 2016 Colorado

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 4 recall campaigns for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The most serious on file is 18V358000, covering Fuel System, Gasoline. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado?

NHTSA gave the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 4-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 3-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it C (76/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado?

Across the 8 EPA-rated configurations of the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, the best EPA combined figure is 25 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What are the dimensions of the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado?

Transport Canada measured it at 212.6–224.8 in long, 74.4 in wide (body, without mirrors), 70.5 in tall, on a 128.3–140.6 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 3,948–4,480 lb depending on configuration. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.

What do owners complain about on the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado?

Owners have filed 713 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, most often about steering, electrical system, power train. Of those, 14 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 6 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado?

The EPA smog rating for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado runs 5 to 6 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — Bin 4, Bin 5, LEV-III ULEV125 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado?

The manufacturer has filed 1589 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, most often covering equipment, engine, electrical system. The most recent is dated 2026-09-26. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado failed the emissions check on 5.8% of first inspections — higher than the 4.2% for every 2016 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.8% (every 2016 vehicle: 2.2%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations8 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates8 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls4NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints713NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings4 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins1589NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
InvestigationsnoneNHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationNo defect investigation has been opened.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSA8 fieldsNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWhat the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder.
Measured dimensions7 fieldsTransport Canada, Canadian Vehicle SpecificationsLength, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions.
Trims, pricing & equipmentnoneManufacturer press kitWe have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2020 Colorado The Colorado model year with the cleanest record on file — grade A, 0 recalls.Recalls Every Chevrolet recall on file All campaigns filed against Chevrolet vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this Colorado by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.

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