This page covers 2 recalls, 23 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado.
19 mpg combined
12.4 L/100km
Standard 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.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2025 Colorado's complaint picture is led by forward collision avoidance issues, where owners report the system failing to function correctly or triggering unexpectedly. Service brake complaints are also notable, with owners describing warning lights activating and, in at least one case, a suspected master cylinder failure at relatively low mileage. The electrical system draws similar complaint volume, with owners reporting a black infotainment screen that takes out the backup camera display and headlight controls, and a recurring pattern where running heated seats or the heated steering wheel causes interior and exterior lights to pulse. One owner reports the transmission dropping abruptly into first gear at a stop. A separate isolated report describes an upper radiator hose failing around 5,000 miles, raising the possibility of engine overheating.
23
Total Complaints
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2025 Chevrolet Colorado has 2 recalls, both involving a missing owner's manual that leaves drivers without guidance on safe vehicle operation, which can raise the risk of injury or a crash.
Both recalls address the same issue: certain vehicles were shipped without a physical owner's manual. Without it, owners may not have access to important information about how to safely use the vehicle's features and systems.
At a glance
What can fail
Your vehicle's owner's manual may be missing, which means it doesn't meet Canadian regulatory requirements.
What the fix does
General Motors will mail you instructions to take your vehicle to a dealership, where they will install the owner's manual.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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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 →
At a glance
What can fail
The vehicle radio was not configured during manufacturing to automatically download the electronic owner's manual, which is required for occupant protection compliance.
What the fix does
Dealers will reset the vehicle radio to enable automatic download of the electronic owner's manual at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
