The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado is associated with 215 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 80 reports (37% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 10 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3.6l 6-cyl, 2.8l 4-cyl, and 2.5l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 15 to 25 MPG combined.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 215 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 campaign
  • • Top Reported Defect Area: Powertrain (80 / 37%)
  • • Safety Incident Signals: 5 crash / 0 fire / 4 injury reports
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 4 / 5 Stars
  • • EPA Efficiency: 15–25 MPG (10 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
15–25MPG
10 EPA certified variants (3.6l 6-cyl, 2.8l 4-cyl, and 2.5l 4-cyl configurations)
Reported Complaints
215
215 submitted owner reports
Safety Recalls
1
1 official NHTSA recall
NCAP Safety Rating
4 / 5 Stars Overall

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Colorado Cab Chassis 2WD 3.6L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 15 MPG 15 MPG 15 MPG — $4,100 / yr
Colorado 2WD Diesel 2.8L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $3,200 / yr
Colorado 4WD Diesel 2.8L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $3,450 / yr
Colorado 2WD 2.5L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,800 / yr
Colorado 2WD 2.5L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,800 / yr
Colorado 4WD 2.5L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,950 / yr
Colorado 2WD 3.6L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 18 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $3,100 / yr
Colorado ZR2 4WD Diesel 2.8L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 19 MPG 22 MPG 20 MPG — $4,000 / yr
Colorado 4WD 3.6L 6-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $3,250 / yr
Colorado ZR2 4WD 3.6L 6-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 16 MPG 18 MPG 17 MPG — $3,600 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
PU/EC 4WD 21.4%
PU/CC 4WD 21.2%
PU/EC RWD 22%
PU/CC RWD 21.9%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2017 Chevrolet Colorado models.
View complete 2017 Chevrolet Colorado crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado?

Summary of 215 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
215
Crash Reports
5
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
4
Total Injuries
6

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Powertrain 80 complaints (1 crash)
Electrical System 19 complaints
Engine 11 complaints
Steering 11 complaints
Fuel & Propulsion System 9 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2017 Chevrolet Colorado problems & component breakdown (51 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #18V358000 Active Recall
Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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.
View all 2017 Chevrolet Colorado recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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