The 2019 Chevrolet Colorado has 148 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and zero open safety recall campaigns recorded in the federal database. The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 51 reports (34% 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 23 MPG combined.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 148 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 0 campaigns
  • • Top Reported Defect Area: Powertrain (51 / 34%)
  • • Safety Incident Signals: 6 crash / 4 fire / 6 injury reports
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 4 / 5 Stars
  • • EPA Efficiency: 15–23 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
15–23MPG
10 EPA certified variants (3.6l 6-cyl, 2.8l 4-cyl, and 2.5l 4-cyl configurations)
Reported Complaints
148
148 submitted owner reports
Safety Recalls
0
0 open safety recalls
NCAP Safety Rating
4 / 5 Stars Overall

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2019 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 20 MPG 30 MPG 23 MPG — $3,450 / yr
Colorado 2WD 2.5L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,800 / yr
Colorado 2WD 2.5L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,800 / yr
Colorado 4WD Diesel 2.8L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 19 MPG 28 MPG 22 MPG — $3,600 / 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 18 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $4,200 / 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 2019 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/CC 4WD 21.2%
PU/EC 4WD 21.4%
PU/CC RWD 21.9%
PU/EC RWD 22%
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 2019 Chevrolet Colorado models.
View complete 2019 Chevrolet Colorado crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado?

Summary of 148 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
148
Crash Reports
6
Fire Reports
4
Complaints w/ Injury
6
Total Injuries
12

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Powertrain 51 complaints (1 crash)
Steering 16 complaints
Electrical System 10 complaints
Engine 7 complaints
Fuel & Propulsion System 4 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 2019 Chevrolet Colorado problems & component breakdown (46 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

No open safety recall campaigns are currently on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado.

View all 2019 Chevrolet Colorado recalls & campaign history (0 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.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.