2022 Chevrolet Colorado

▲ Better than typical
2022 Chevrolet Colorado
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:43:10.700Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Colorado Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2022 highlighted. 2004: 361 complaints 2004 2005: 356 complaints 2006: 236 complaints 2007: 140 complaints 2007 2008: 81 complaints 2009: 67 complaints 2010: 28 complaints 2010 2011: 42 complaints 2012: 41 complaints 2013: 1 complaints 2013 2014: 1 complaints 2015: 483 complaints 2016: 694 complaints 2016 2017: 213 complaints 2018: 176 complaints 2019: 144 complaints 2019 2020: 79 complaints 2021: 67 complaints 2022: 48 complaints 2022 2023: 129 complaints 2024: 114 complaints 2025: 26 complaints 2025 2026: 9 complaints 2026
2022: 48 complaints
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YearComplaints
2004361
2005356
2006236
2007140
200881
200967
201028
201142
201241
20131
20141
2015483
2016694
2017213
2018176
2019144
202079
202167
202248
2023129
2024114
202526
20269

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 33%

33% of complaints: electrical system — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20220614

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, 20240224

STEERING 23%

23% of complaints: steering — 11 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20240219

ENGINE 8%

8% of complaints: engine — 4 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20220614

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20220706 — seats

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.

Campaign 22V375000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2022 Chevrolet Colorado — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 22V375000 (seats) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2012 ▲ 2011 ▲ 2009

WORST YEARS

■ 2016 ■ 2015 ■ 2004

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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 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.