The best and worst Chevrolet Colorado years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Chevrolet Colorados old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2013–2014, 2020 and 2022 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2009 and 2015–2017 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2022 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2009 Chevrolet Colorado · 20.4 per 10,000 sold (1.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Body control and other modules, typically around 53,262 miles; then wiring harness, grounds and connectors.
2015 Chevrolet Colorado · 58.0 per 10,000 sold (4.4× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Power steering pump, rack and lines, typically around 65,000 miles; then electric power steering motor and module.
2016 Chevrolet Colorado · 64.3 per 10,000 sold (4.8× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Electric power steering motor and module, typically around 80,000 miles; then power steering pump, rack and lines.
2017 Chevrolet Colorado · 19.1 per 10,000 sold (1.4× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically around 21,000 miles; then body control and other modules.
Years with the fewest complaints
2013 Chevrolet Colorado · 2.9 per 10,000 sold (0.2× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically around 26,000 miles.
2014 Chevrolet Colorado · 1.2 per 10,000 sold (0.1× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Electric power steering motor and module, typically around 72,000 miles.
2020 Chevrolet Colorado · 8.6 per 10,000 sold (0.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Torque converter and shudder, typically around 40,000 miles.
2022 Chevrolet Colorado · 5.7 per 10,000 sold (0.4× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Body control and other modules, typically around 23,750 miles.
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Chevrolet Colorado year: 13.3 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Chevrolet Colorado?
Among Chevrolet Colorados old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2016 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 64.3, about 4.8× a typical Chevrolet Colorado year. The 2009, 2015 and 2017 also stand out.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet Colorado?
The 2014 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Chevrolet Colorados from 2005–2022: 1.2, against 13.3 for a typical year. The 2013, 2020 and 2022 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado?
The most-reported problem on the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado is electric power steering motor and module, typically around 80,000 miles.
Why aren't the newest Chevrolet Colorado years ranked?
The 2023–2026 haven't been on the road long enough. Newer cars have fewer complaints mainly because they're newer, so ranking them would flatter them.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.