Defect Summary: General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
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The 2025 Chevrolet Colorado is associated with 27 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database.
The most frequently reported component area is SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, accounting for 5 reports (19% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 5 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.7l 4-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 16 to 20 MPG combined.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 27 consumer reports filed
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 official campaign
- • Primary Defect Domain: SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (5 / 19%)
- • Field Incident Signals: 1 crash / 0 fire / 1 injury reports
- • NCAP Crash Safety: 4 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
- • EPA Certified Range: 16–20 MPG across 5 powertrain trims
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2025 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 | 19 MPG | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,100 / yr |
| Colorado 4WD | 2.7L 4-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 17 MPG | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $3,250 / 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 |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2025 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 | — |
Standard & Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard & Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2025 Chevrolet Colorado models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado?
Summary of 27 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
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 2025 Chevrolet Colorado problems & component breakdown (15 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado
How many safety recalls does the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado have?
The 2025 Chevrolet Colorado is associated with 1 official NHTSA safety recall campaign 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.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado?
NHTSA records list 27 consumer defect complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, appearing in 5 filings (19% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado?
Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2025 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.
What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado get?
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado range from 16 to 20 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.
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.