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T he world needs more small trucks. They’re easier to park and maneuver and cost less to feed than full-sized behemoths, like the Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150, and Ram 1500. But then the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon twins came along with the first modern compact truck redesign in many years. GM had Rocky Mountain high hopes for this truck, and sales have been strong.
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Chevrolet Colorado

Reliability
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Owner Satisfaction
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Crash and Rollover Tests
IIHS Front Moderate Overlap Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver Good
IIHS Side Crash Good
NHTSA Frontal-Crash, Driver
NHTSA Frontal-Crash, Passenger
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Road Test Results

Performance
Acceleration Acceleration Acceleration tests are conducted on a smooth, flat pavement straightaway at the track. Time, speed, and distance measurements are taken with a precise GPS-based device that’s hooked to a data-logging computer.
0 to 60 mph 0 to 60 mph (sec.) The time in seconds that a vehicle takes to reach 60 mph from a standstill with the engine idling.
Transmission Transmission Transmission performance is determined by shifting smoothness, response, shifter action, and clutch actuation for manual transmissions.
Braking Braking The braking rating is a composite of wet and dry stopping distances and pedal feel. Braking distance is from 60 mph, with no wheels locked.
Emergency Handling Emergency Handling Several factors go into the rating, including the avoidance maneuver speed and confidence, as well as how the vehicle behaves when pushed to its limit.
Comfort / Convenience
Ride Ride Our expert judgment of how well the suspension isolates and absorbs road imperfections and how steady it keeps the body on various road surfaces.
Noise Noise Our expert judgment of the vehicle's interior noise level in everyday driving.
Front Seat Comfort Front Seat Comfort Our judgment of how comfortable the front seat is for drivers of various heights.
Rear Seat Comfort Rear Seat Comfort Our judgment of how comfortable the rear seat is for two passengers to sit across.
Interior Fit and Finish Interior Fit and Finish An expert evaluation of the interior quality and craftsmanship.
Trunk/Cargo Area Trunk/Cargo Area Our rating is based on the amount of luggage or cargo space that a vehicle has in the trunk or cargo area.
Fuel Economy & Emissions
Fuel Economy Fuel Economy We perform our own fuel-economy tests, independent of the government's often-quoted EPA figures and the manufacturers' claims. Using a precise fuel-flow measuring device spliced into the fuel line, we run two separate circuits to represent city and highway consumption.
CR's Overall Mileage CR's Overall Mileage CR's overall mileage is a composite of measured fuel usage on a prescribed city course and highway cruising; and CR's 150-mile test trip of mixed driving, if tested. In recent road tests, we've discontinued the 150-mile trip test.
CR's City Mileage CR's City Mileage Measured fuel usage on a prescribed city course.
CR's Highway Mileage CR's Highway Mileage Measured fuel usage on a prescribed highway cruising.
Annual Fuel Cost Annual Fuel Cost The cost and amount of fuel used in 12,000 miles and is calculated from CR's overall mileage.
Greenhouse Gas Greenhouse Gas The Greenhouse Gas Rating represents the amount of carbon dioxide the vehicle emits compared to other vehicles of the same model year. This score from the EPA ranges from 1 (worst) to 10 (best).
Smog Rating Smog Rating The Smog Rating represents the amount of health-damaging and smog-forming airborne pollutants the vehicle emits compared to other vehicles of the same model year. This score from the EPA ranges from 1 (worst) to 10 (best).

Owner Reports

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Reliability History Reliability History The reliability charts are based on responses on hundreds of thousands of vehicles from our latest Annual Auto Survey. Consumer Reports subscribers reported on any serious problems they had with their vehicles during the past 12 months that they considered serious because of cost, failure, safety, or downtime, in any of the trouble spots included in the table below. The results are presented relative to the average model that year. Extra weight is given to the more serious areas such as major engine or transmission problems. Based on this data and further analysis, we predict reliability for the latest year. N/A indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
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Reliability Trouble Spots
Engine Major Engine Major Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbo or supercharger, timing chain or timing belt.
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Engine Minor Engine Minor Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, oil leaks.
NA
Engine Cooling Engine Cooling Radiator, cooling fan, antifreeze leaks, water pump, thermostat, overheating.
NA
Transmission Major Transmission Major Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, clutch replacement.
NA
Transmission Minor Transmission Minor Gear selector or linkage, leaks, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission.
NA
Drive System Drive System Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, 4WD/AWD components, driveline vibration, traction control, electronic stability control (ESC), electrical failure.
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Owner Satisfaction Owner Satisfaction To learn about satisfaction, CR has collected survey data from our annual survey on more than half a million vehicles. Our subscribers provide great insights into their satisfaction by answering one simple question: If they had it to do all over again, would they definitely buy or lease the same model? In addition, respondents also rate their cars in six categories: driving experience, comfort, value, styling, audio, and climate systems. N/A indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
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Driving Experience Driving Experience Includes acceleration and handling
Comfort Comfort Includes seats, climate control, noise, and ride
Value Value Did you get what you wanted relative to the price you paid?
Styling Styling How it looks inside and out
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Safety Equipment
ABS standard. ESC standard from 2009. Head protection air bags standard from 2010.
Road Test

The world needs more small trucks. They’re easier to park and maneuver and cost less to feed than full-sized behemoths, like the Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150, and Ram 1500. But then the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon twins came along with the first modern compact truck redesign in many years.

Seating
2 front, 3 rear
Drive Wheels
4WD , Rear
Warranty
Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

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Body Styles
extended cab
crew cab
Transmissions Available
  • 8-speed Automatic
  • 6-speed Automatic
  • 6-speed Manual
Engines Available
  • 2.5-liter 4 (200 hp)
  • 2.8-liter 4 turbodiesel (181 hp)
  • 3.6-liter V6 (308 hp)

Owner Reported Trouble Spots

The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2019 Chevrolet Colorado owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

Transmission Minor

Gear selector or linkage, leaks, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission.

What Owners Say

Rough shifting

"When cold, and shifted into drive or reverse, it jerks into motion quickly. This problem stops once the vehicle is warmed up."

Anonymous, MA (2019 Chevrolet Colorado WT 3.6-L V6)

"The problem started shortly after I purchased the vehicle but I dropped it off at the dealer and they changed the fluid and so far we have not had a reoccurance of the problem."

Anonymous, NJ (2019 Chevrolet Colorado Base 3.6-L V6)

"at startup, there is a large bump and at about 1500 RPMs there is a shuttering until it shifts"

Anonymous, (2019 Chevrolet Colorado LT 3.6-L V6)

"vibration - fluid change corrected the issue"

Anonymous, NJ (2019 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 3.6-L V6)

"Service tech stated transmission fluid from the factory tended to attract moisture in southern climates. With initial start up and motion, vibration from transmission was noted as well as when interstate driving at about 60 mph when increasing speed. At 2800 miles, brought it to the dealer. They flushed the transmission X 2 and replaced it with a newly engineered transmission fluid that was moisture resistant. This corrected the problem. Shifts smoothly now without any vibration."

Chris F., AL (2019 Chevrolet Colorado WT 3.6-L V6)
Slipping transmission

"Transmission has a lag when first starting out. Ok after warmed up"

Anonymous, MN (2019 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 3.6-L V6)

"Transmission would rumble and vibrate, originally at about 50mph. Over time it became evident at most speeds."

Anonymous, MA (2019 Chevrolet Colorado WT 3.6-L V6)

"there was a slight delay in shifting"

Anonymous, (2019 Chevrolet Colorado LT 3.6-L V6)

"Vehicle would stutter under load. Technical service bulletin called for replacing transmission fluid. Dealer replaced fluid and it fixed the problem."

Anonymous, GA (2019 Chevrolet Colorado LT 3.6-L V6)

"Transmission seems to shutter or skip/hesitate when going up hill. Dealer says it's normal for this model. It's definitely not a normal condition for any type of new vehicle."

Anonymous, NS (2019 Chevrolet Colorado WT 3.6-L V6)
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In-car Electronics

CD or DVD players, radio, speakers, GPS, communication system (e.g., OnStar), display screen freezes or goes blank, phone pairing (e.g. Bluetooth), voice control commands, steering wheel controls, portable music device interface (e.g., iPod/MP3 player), backup or other camera/sensors.

What Owners Say

Backup or other camera/sensors

"In regards to the back up camera I have had on occasion the screen go blank and a message came up saying to get the camera serviced. Being that the car is just over a year old these problems shouldn't occur. But for the most part the system works well."

Anonymous, IL (2019 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 3.6-L V6)
In-dash navigation system (GPS)

"The new Navigation display is not at all clear and has a washed out look to it. The older nav displays, etc. 2016 are crisp and clear."

Anonymous, KS (2019 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 3.6-L V6)
Software update fixes

"The infotainment system continues to reset itself. It loses all favorites and settings. CHEVROLET Dealer installed a software update, but it still resets itself about once a month, requiring me to accept the terms and conditions over and over again."

Anonymous, MA (2019 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 3.6-L V6)
Steering wheel controls

"I just choice one problem but I believe that all the problems that have been occurring are from the electrical side of things. As of now the problems are just a nuisance and are still under warranty so I should be able to get them fixed. My screen flashes blank, the Apple Car Play goes in and out and sometimes gets static, the OnStar system sucks. The problem isn't that bad right now but I can see it being so in the future."

Anonymous, IL (2019 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 3.6-L V6)
Voice control commands

"Voice command is still a issue, it does not understand MOST common commands."

Anonymous, KS (2019 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 3.6-L V6)
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Electric System

Alternator, starter, hybrid battery and related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, distributor or rotor failure, spark plugs and wires failure.

What Owners Say

Gauges

"The outside temperature thermostat gets stuck, more noticeably at low temperatures. The truck gauge will display the same temperature for two to three days in a row, when the temperature has obviously fluctuated. Restarting the vehicle does not fix the problem. The dealer has looked at the issue twice and didn't see anything wrong with the thermometer."

Anonymous, MA (2019 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 3.6-L V6)
Headlights

"passenger-side projector beam headlamp burned out prematurely after 1 year"

Anonymous, OR (2019 Chevrolet Colorado LT 3.6-L V6)
Warning lights

"the check engine light comes stays on more than its off. the dealership can't seem to pinpoint the problem."

Anonymous, NC (2019 Chevrolet Colorado LT 3.6-L V6)

Body Integrity

Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, loose or cracked seals and/or weather-stripping, air and water leaks.

What Owners Say

Seals and/or weather-stripping

"Water collects under the passenger side door, just like in the 2015 Colorado which we traded in thinking the annoyance had been solved."

Fred F., WA (2019 Chevrolet Colorado LT 3.6-L V6)
Squeaks or rattles

"Squeaking, creaking from steering column/A-pillar driver's side."

William A., CT (2019 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 3.6-L V6)

Engine Minor

Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, oil leaks.

What Owners Say

Oil leaks

"The upper oil pan was leaking oil that built could be seen on the ground. The oil pan was removed and the RTV sealant was replace, so far no more leaks."

Richard K., VA (2019 Chevrolet Colorado WT 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

Power Equipment

Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, remote engine start, alarm or security system

What Owners Say

Battery (not hybrid or electric)

"I suspect it was related to the stability, etc. problems. The dash was lighting up like a Christmas tree. And the battery eventually died. But the truck could be started with a charge."

Anonymous, MI (2019 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Unsure)

Fuel System

Check engine light, sensors (includes O2 or oxygen sensor), emission control devices (includes EGR), engine computer, engine computer, fuel cap, fuel gauge/sender, fuel injection system, fuel pump, fuel leaks, stalling or hesitation.

What Owners Say

Sensors (includes O2 or oxygen sensor)

"Check engine light came on with less than 15,000 miles. Rainy day with no other issues associated with it. I was already due for oil change and tire rotation, plus a recall item. So we sent it in. The cleared the sensor (CEL) and said if it happens again they'll replace the sensor."

Anonymous, OH (2019 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 2.8-L 4 Cyl diesel)

Brakes

Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, brake failure or wear.

What Owners Say

Antilock system (ABS)

"Electronic control module (ECM) faulty with water intrusion ECM and wiring harness have to be replace. Chevrolet can't get parts, can't track parts on order by dealer service. Have owned the truck since 4/30/19 and have had it a total of 3 days for use and unsafe use at that with the issue with the anti-lock brakes. Vehicle sits at dealership awaiting repair. Discussed and angry CHEVROLET has take this long to repair/replace vehicle. This is the same issue I had when I bought my 2015 Silverado. Have owned 13 GM vehicles of 19 vehicles I've owned, I will NEVER buy another GM product."

Anonymous, NY (2019 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 2.8-L 4 Cyl diesel)

Drive System

Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, 4WD/AWD components, driveline vibration, traction control, electronic stability control (ESC), electrical failure.

Engine Cooling

Radiator, cooling fan, antifreeze leaks, water pump, thermostat, overheating.

Exhaust

Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, leaks.

Paint/Trim

Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling), loose interior and exterior trim or moldings, rust.

Engine Major

Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbo or supercharger, timing chain or timing belt.

Suspension

Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

Body Hardware

Power or manual windows, locks and latches, tailgate, hatch or trunk, doors or sliding doors, mirrors, seat controls, safety belts, sunroof, convertible top.

Climate System

Blower (fan) motor, A/C compressor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate control, refrigerant leakage, electrical failure.

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