2022 Chevrolet Colorado

▲ Better than typical
2022 Chevrolet Colorado
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:50:40.283Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Complaints
55
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2022

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

35% of complaints

Complaints per year

2004: 361 complaints 2004 2005: 356 complaints 2006: 236 complaints 2007: 140 complaints 2007 2008: 81 complaints 2009: 67 complaints 2010: 29 complaints 2010 2011: 42 complaints 2012: 42 complaints 2013: 1 complaint 2013 2014: 1 complaint 2015: 498 complaints 2016: 713 complaints 2016 2017: 216 complaints 2018: 183 complaints 2019: 150 complaints 2019 2020: 88 complaints 2021: 78 complaints 2022: 55 complaints 2022 55 2023: 136 complaints 2024: 125 complaints 2025: 28 complaints 2025 2026: 16 complaints
2004: 361 complaints 2004 2005: 356 complaints 2006: 236 complaints 2006 2007: 140 complaints 2008: 81 complaints 2008 2009: 67 complaints 2010: 29 complaints 2010 2011: 42 complaints 2012: 42 complaints 2012 2013: 1 complaint 2014: 1 complaint 2014 2015: 498 complaints 2016: 713 complaints 2016 2017: 216 complaints 2018: 183 complaints 2018 2019: 150 complaints 2020: 88 complaints 2020 2021: 78 complaints 2022: 55 complaints 2022 55 2023: 136 complaints 2024: 125 complaints 2024 2025: 28 complaints 2026: 16 complaints 2026
2004: 361 complaints 2004 2005: 356 complaints 2005 2006: 236 complaints 2006 2007: 140 complaints 2007 2008: 81 complaints 2008 2009: 67 complaints 2009 2010: 29 complaints 2010 2011: 42 complaints 2011 2012: 42 complaints 2012 2013: 1 complaint 2013 2014: 1 complaint 2014 2015: 498 complaints 2015 2016: 713 complaints 2016 2017: 216 complaints 2017 2018: 183 complaints 2018 2019: 150 complaints 2019 2020: 88 complaints 2020 2021: 78 complaints 2021 2022: 55 complaints 2022 55 2023: 136 complaints 2023 2024: 125 complaints 2024 2025: 28 complaints 2025 2026: 16 complaints 2026

2022: 55 complaints

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YearComplaints
2004361
2005356
2006236
2007140
200881
200967
201029
201142
201242
20131
20141
2015498
2016713
2017216
2018183
2019150
202088
202178
202255
2023136
2024125
202528
202616

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

35% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing fuel gauge and ignition.

CRASHINJURY
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The contact's partner owned a 2022 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that upon placing the vehicle into park, he went into a store while his partner remained in the vehicle with the engine running.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-06-14

Also filed under Air bags and power train

Loss of power steering, Truck repaired by GM dealer, he stated it was the same failure mode described in Recall notice N2023254 10.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-30

Also filed under Steering

Fuel Guage will not move until there is about 200 miles after filling up. When filling up at the 320 miles the pump will shut off at 10 gals. The miles to empty will show that I can go anywhere from 400 to 500 miles.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-24

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

Steering

22% · 12 reports

Service brakes

18% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

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While driving on the freeway, I experienced a sudden issue with the vehicle’s braking system. The brake pedal became extremely stiff and difficult to press, and the brake assist stopped functioning.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-15

I went to a Chevy Dealership, Ed Morse, Sunrise Fla. for an oil change and they told me I need all 4 new brake pads at estimated mileage of 27000 miles. I was shocked because I never needed brake pads that soon.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-19

Engine

11% · 6 reports

Structure

5% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing body.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2022-07-06Seats22V375000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado vehicles equipped with a manual passenger seat.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat and replace the cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2022.

Buy-smart checklist

2022 Chevrolet Colorado — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 19 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 10 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 22V375000 · Seats

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FAQ

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.