This page covers 3 recalls, 109 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado.
20 mpg combined
11.8 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 2 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2024 Colorado's complaint picture is spread across a few systems, but engine cooling and driver-assistance electronics stand out. On the engine side, owners frequently report the upper radiator hose leaking coolant at relatively low mileage, some under 40,000 miles, with the check engine light as the first indicator. The leak typically shows up at the hose connection point and is confirmed at dealerships as a cooling system failure. On the electrical and forward collision avoidance side, owners describe warning lights cycling on and off, including check engine and ABS alerts, sometimes tied to brake system control module fault codes. Several owners report returning to the dealer more than once for the same electrical symptoms after an initial repair doesn't hold.
109
Total Complaints
6
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
5
With Injuries
By System
The 2024 Chevrolet Colorado has 3 recalls, the most serious being a fuel pump lock ring that may not have been fully secured, allowing fuel to leak in a crash and raising the risk of fire.
A seatbelt concern also affects certain vehicles: one or both front seat belt buckle attachment bolts may not have been tightened properly, which can allow the buckle to give way in a crash and leave the occupant without adequate restraint. On the tire side, some vehicles may have had incorrect tires installed that do not match the tire information label, and the tire pressure monitoring system may not accurately reflect the pressure of the tires actually fitted, meaning a pressure drop could go unwarned.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolt securing the front seat belt buckle on the left or right side may not be tight enough, potentially causing the buckle to loosen.
What the fix does
Dealers will tighten both front seat belt buckle attachment bolts at no cost to you.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
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 →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The lock ring securing the fuel pump to the fuel tank may not be fully locked after assembly, potentially causing fuel leaks during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and fully lock the fuel tank lock ring as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Some 2024 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles have incorrect tires installed that don't match the tire label, causing the tire pressure monitoring system to give inaccurate readings.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the tires and replace them as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
