YearToAvoid

2022 Chevrolet Colorado Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2022 Chevrolet Colorado has a complaint index of 30, ranking 15th of 21 model years, and carries a Good verdict. It has 55 complaints, one recall, and one crash reported, with Electrical System issues (36% of complaints) the top concern.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
30/100
#15 of 21 Colorado years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
55
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
1
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2012
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
21
18.5 city / 24.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Top 2022 Chevy Colorado problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System20 (36%)
  2. Steering12 (22%)
  3. Brakes9 (16%)
  4. Other9 (16%)
  5. Engine7 (13%)
  6. Structure & Body5 (9%)
  7. Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (5%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain3 (5%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (4%)
  10. Airbags1 (2%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Fuel gauge sticks at full or reads inaccurately, causing the pump to shut off early during fill-ups.
  • Steering wheel emits an abnormal squeaking noise when turning at various speeds.
  • Vehicle rolled back unexpectedly after being placed in park, accompanied by a whining sound from the transmission.
  • Rear tires reportedly lose traction and spin on wet pavement during acceleration from a stop.
  • Hard downshift with clunking noises occurs while braking to a stop, sometimes causing the wheels to feel near lock-up on slippery surfaces.
  • Water intrusion found under the front passenger floor mat after driving in heavy rain.
2022 Chevrolet Colorado complaints: complaints filed per month5Apr 2022Jan 2023Feb 2024Sep 2024Jun 2025Oct 2025Mar 2026Aug 2026
55 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2023 (5).

2022 Chevrolet Colorado recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 22V375000May 26, 2022Structure & Body1,631 vehicles

    Seats:critical fasteners

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado vehicles equipped with a manual passenger seat. The front passenger seat may have a hook attachment that was not properly welded, allowing it to separate from the inboard track of the seat frame.

    Risk: An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

    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. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222368320.

2022 Chevrolet Colorado fuel economy and fuel cost

City
18.5 MPG
Highway
24.5 MPG
Combined
21 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.

2022 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
2020Caution5584020.5
2021Caution6575121
2022Good3055121
2023Avoid85135319.5
2024Avoid90122320

All Chevrolet Colorado years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Colorado has a complaint index of 30, one of the lower figures among the 21 model years covered, earning it a Good verdict relative to other Colorado years.
What is the biggest problem with the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado?
The Electrical System is the top complaint area, accounting for 36% of complaints (20 of 55), including fuel gauge and sensor issues reported by owners.
Does the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
NHTSA lists one recall for the 2022 Colorado, covering a manual front passenger seat with a hook attachment that may not have been properly welded.
How does the 2022 Colorado compare to other model years?
The 2022 Colorado ranks 15th worst out of 21 model years, with a much lower complaint index (30) than the worst years like 2016 (100) and 2015 (95).
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado?
The 2022 Colorado gets 21 mpg combined (18.5 city / 24.5 highway), with an EPA-estimated annual fuel cost of $3,600.

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.