2010 Chevrolet Colorado Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2010 Chevrolet Colorado has a complaint index of 10, the second-lowest among 21 model years, and earns a Best verdict. It has 28 complaints and 2 recalls, with no crashes, injuries, or deaths reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 10/100
- #19 of 21 Colorado years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 28
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 17 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2010 Chevy Colorado problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System14 (50%)
- Engine10 (36%)
- Other6 (21%)
- Brakes5 (18%)
- Airbags4 (14%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (11%)
- Fuel System1 (4%)
- HVAC1 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Blower motor sometimes only worked on the highest fan setting and gave off a burning smell before the resistor was replaced.
- Some trucks leaked differential fluid from a seal shortly after purchase.
- Keyless remote lock and unlock stopped working reliably, tied to a faulty control module that some owners had replaced multiple times.
- Brakes on at least one truck caused an abrupt stop that threw the driver forward at low mileage.
- Tire sidewalls blew out at highway speed on the factory-equipped Continental General Grabber tires.
- Wheel studs detached at highway speed, causing a tire and rim to separate from the truck after a partial repair.
2010 Chevrolet Colorado recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 12V594000Dec 19, 2012Structure & Body118,800 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured from November 9, 2009, through August 28, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 113, "Hood Latch System." The hood may be missing the secondary hood latch.
Risk: If the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. During vehicle operation, this could obstruct the view of the driver and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners and instruct them to inspect their vehicle for the presence of a secondary hood latch. Dealers will replace the hood on any affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
- 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.
2010 Chevrolet Colorado fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,400
- 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.
2010 compared with other Colorado years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
- Among 21 model years of the Colorado, 2010 ranks 19th worst (meaning it's one of the better years), with a complaint index of 10 and a Best verdict based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
- What problems does the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado have?
- NHTSA lists 28 complaints for 2010, led by the Electrical System (14 complaints, 50% share) and Engine (10 complaints, 36% share), with smaller numbers in Brakes, Airbags, and Suspension.
- Does the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 Colorado, covering a hood latch inspection and a rear seat tether anchor access issue. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- What is the median mileage for complaints on the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado?
- Across all reported issues, the median mileage at failure is 51,000 miles, with Brakes complaints showing a lower median of 38,193 miles and Airbags complaints showing a higher median of 77,500 miles.
- How does the 2010 Colorado compare to other bad years like 2016?
- The 2010 model's complaint index of 10 is far lower than the 2016 Colorado's index of 100, which carries an Avoid verdict and 707 complaints.