This page covers 1 recall, 28 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.
16–20 mpg combined
11.8–14.7 L/100km
Small Pickup Trucks 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
The dominant pattern in 2010 Colorado complaints centers on electrical and engine issues, particularly problems with the vehicle stalling or shutting off while driving. Owners frequently report the engine cutting out unexpectedly at highway speeds or in normal traffic, sometimes requiring multiple restart attempts before the truck will run again. A recurring theme is the anti-theft system, specifically the PassLock feature, triggering without apparent cause and forcing a 10-minute wait before the truck will start. This happens at fuel stops and other routine situations where an extended delay is genuinely disruptive. Several owners also describe intermittent no-start conditions unrelated to the anti-theft lockout, where the truck simply refuses to crank for several minutes after being shut off normally. The check engine light illuminating alongside stall events comes up in multiple reports as well.
28
Total Complaints
1
Fire-Related
By System
The 2010 Chevrolet Colorado has 2 recalls, the more serious being a missing secondary hood latch that can allow the hood to fly open while driving and block the driver's view.
The second recall affects regular cab and extended cab models without a rear seat that are equipped with a front 60/40 split bench seat. On these configurations, the front seating arrangement does not meet federal child restraint standards, and the front seat is not a safe or compliant location for a child safety seat.
At a glance
What can fail
The hood may be missing its secondary latch, which could allow the hood to open unexpectedly while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the secondary hood latch and replace the hood if the latch is missing, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
