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2007 Chevrolet Colorado Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

45/100

#12 most-complained of 21 Colorado years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2007 Chevrolet Colorado has 140 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 45 out of 100 — #12 highest of 21 Colorado model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is electrical system (61 complaints, 44% of the total). Complaints report 10 crashes, 5 fires, and 5 injuries.

Complaints
140
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
10 / 5
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
18
15 city / 22 hwy

Top 2007 Chevy Colorado problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System61 (44%)
  2. Engine32 (23%)
  3. Brakes26 (19%)
  4. Fuel System13 (9%)
  5. Airbags12 (9%)
  6. Structure & Body10 (7%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (6%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain8 (6%)
  9. Other6 (4%)
  10. Seat Belts6 (4%)
2007 Chevrolet Colorado complaints: complaints filed per quarter152007 Q22009 Q12010 Q42013 Q12014 Q42016 Q32018 Q42022 Q3
189 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q2 to 2025 Q2; peak 2014 Q1 (15).

2007 Chevrolet Colorado recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 10V575000Nov 18, 2010Other192,676 vehicles

    Child seat

    Gm is recalling certain model year 2004-2011, chevrolet colorado, gmc canyon, model year 2006, isuzu i-280/i-350, and model year 2007-2008, i-290/i-370, regular cab vehicles and extended cab vehicles without a rear seat and equipped with a front 60/40 split bench seat. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the top tether anchor for the front center seat is not accessible and the owner manual does not include instructions regarding how to use the top tether.

    Risk: Both NHTSA and gm discourage placement of a child in a front seat. Nevertheless, there are individual circumstances that may require placement of a child in a restraint in the front center seating position of this vehicle that does not offer a rear seat. Lack of access to the top tether anchor and a lack of instructions as to how to use it, may result in improper installation of a child restraint. Improper installation of a child restraint can result in a reduction in the restraint's performance in the event of a crash and an increased risk of injury or death to the child seated in the restraint.

    Remedy: Dealers will cut a hole into the back panel trim cover to allow access to the top tether anchor for the front center seat position and will provide supplemental information as to use in the owner's manual. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727 or visit gm's website at www.gmownercenter.com.

  2. NHTSA 09V310000Jul 29, 2009Electrical System185,903 vehicles

    Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch

    Gm is recalling 185,903 model year 2004-2009 colorado, gmc model year 2009-2004 canyon, model year 2006 i-280, i-350, model year 2007-2008 i-290, and i-370, passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alabama, arizona, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, puerto rico, south carolina, texas, u.s. Virgin islands and utah. Some of these vehicles have a brake lamp switch that may not work as designed due to contamination in the switch.

    Risk: This condition could cause the simultaneous loss of all brake lamps or cause all of the brake lamps to stay on continuously. Both of these conditions could fail to warn others of the driver's intentions and could lead to a vehicle crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components as specified in the recall bulletin free of charge. Gm anticipates that parts will be available by june 2010. A special coverage for vehicles registered in all other states will be implemented in the same time frame. In the interim, owners who experience the failure can obtain a free repair, however they will be required to return when the new design part becomes available. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727 or at www.gmownercenter.com.

  3. NHTSA 06V307000Aug 11, 2006Suspension, Wheels & Tires3,227 vehicles

    Wheels:rim

    Certain sport utility vehicles and trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles have an incomplete tire rim designation on the certification/tire label located on the driver's door edge. In addition, the label may also be missing the tire load rating on the label. Although this information is not required by the standard, if a tire of a lesser load rating is installed, the tire may not be able to sustain the loads encountered during use.

    Risk: If a customer replaces a wheel and only relies on the rim size designation that is indicated on the label, a wheel that is of a different rim contour designation may be installed. It may be difficult or impossible to mount the tire on a wheel with the wrong contour. If the tire is mounted on the wheel with the wrong contour, the wheel and tire may not perform as intended, which could increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: A label that will correct the label originally installed will be mailed to consumers along with installation instructions. The customer will have the option for dealers to install the label. The recall begaon on november 7, 2006. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2239, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and gmc trucks at 1-866-996-9463.

2007 Chevrolet Colorado fuel economy and fuel cost

City
15 MPG
Highway
22 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,600
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2007 compared with other Colorado years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Avoid80356318
2006Caution50236418
2007Good45140318
2008Good3581218
2009Good2567319

All Chevrolet Colorado years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado ranks #12 of 21 among Colorado model years (Complaint Index 45/100, verdict: Good). It has 140 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (61 complaints), engine (32 complaints), and brakes (26 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 59,000 miles.
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado, most recently reported 2010, covering other, electrical system, and suspension, wheels & tires.
What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado?
EPA rates the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado at 18 MPG combined (15 city / 22 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,600. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.