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The 2024 Chevrolet Colorado is associated with 115 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 3 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 15 reports (13% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 7 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.7l 4-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 16 to 22 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 115 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 3 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Engine (15 / 13%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 6 crash / 1 fire / 5 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 4 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 16–22 MPG across 7 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2024 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 2WD 2.7L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 20 MPG 24 MPG 22 MPG — $2,800 / yr
Colorado 2WD 2.7L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,950 / yr
Colorado 4WD 2.7L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 18 MPG 22 MPG 20 MPG — $3,100 / yr
Colorado 4WD 2.7L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 18 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG — $3,100 / yr
Colorado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD 2.7L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 17 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG — $3,400 / yr
Colorado ZR2 4WD 2.7L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 17 MPG 17 MPG 17 MPG — $3,600 / yr
Colorado ZR2 Bison 4WD 2.7L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 16 MPG 16 MPG 16 MPG — $3,850 / 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 2024 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 —
PU/CC RWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard & Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard & Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2024 Chevrolet Colorado models.
View complete 2024 Chevrolet Colorado crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado?

Summary of 115 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
115
Crash Reports
6
Fire Reports
1
Complaints w/ Injury
5
Total Injuries
5

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Engine 15 complaints
Electrical System 11 complaints (1 crash)
Service Brakes 11 complaints (1 crash)
Powertrain 8 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 7 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 2024 Chevrolet Colorado problems & component breakdown (41 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #24V703000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Defect Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Chevrolet Colorado and 2023 GMC Canyon vehicles. The left or right front seat may have a seat belt buckle attachment bolt that was not tightened properly.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will tighten the left and right front seat belt buckle attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2024. 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 N242453720.
NHTSA Campaign #24V491000 Active Recall
Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Defect Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The lock ring that secures the fuel pump to the fuel tank assembly may not have been fully locked during assembly, which can result in a fuel leak during a crash.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and fully lock the fuel tank lock ring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC Customer Call Center at (888) 988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N242451330.
NHTSA Campaign #24V366000 Active Recall
Affected Component: TIRES

Defect Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles. Incorrect tires may have been installed that do not match the tire label, and the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may provide inaccurate information for the installed tires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 110, "Tire Selection and Rims" and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242444030.
View all 2024 Chevrolet Colorado recalls & campaign history (3 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado

How many safety recalls does the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado have?

The 2024 Chevrolet Colorado is associated with 3 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado?

NHTSA records list 115 consumer defect complaints for the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Engine, appearing in 15 filings (13% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado earned an Overall Safety Rating of 4 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado range from 16 to 22 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
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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