2022 Chevrolet Colorado Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
33/100
#11 most-complained of 16 Colorado years
The 2022 Chevrolet Colorado has a complaint index of 33 and ranks 11th out of 16 model years, earning a "Good" verdict relative to other Colorado years. It has 55 complaints, 1 recall, and no fires or deaths reported.
- Complaints
- 55
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18.5 city / 24.5 hwy
Top 2022 Chevrolet Colorado problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System20 (36%)
- Steering12 (22%)
- Brakes9 (16%)
- Other9 (16%)
- Engine7 (13%)
- Structure & Body5 (9%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (5%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (4%)
- Airbags1 (2%)
What owners report
- Owners report the vehicle rolling backward with an abnormal whining sound from the transmission after being placed in park.
- Some drivers describe a squeaking noise from the steering wheel when turning left or right at various speeds.
- Rear tires reportedly lose traction and spin on wet pavement during acceleration from a stop.
- Owners describe water intrusion under the front passenger floor mat after driving in heavy rain.
- Fuel gauges reportedly stick at full or fail to update accurately, with the pump shutting off early during refueling.
- Drivers report hard downshifts with clunking noises and wheel slip when braking on slippery surfaces.
2022 Chevrolet Colorado recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
- Compared to other Colorado model years, 2022 scores well, with a complaint index of 33 and a rank of 11th out of 16 years tracked, earning a "Good" verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado?
- NHTSA complaints are led by the Electrical System (36% of complaints, median mileage 15,850), followed by Steering (22%) and Brakes (16%).
- Does the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists one recall (22V375000) for a front passenger seat hook attachment that may not have been properly welded; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2022 Colorado compare to the worst Colorado years?
- The 2016 Colorado has the highest complaint index at 100 and is rated "Avoid," while 2022's index of 33 is far lower, putting it among the better years.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado?
- The 2022 Colorado is EPA-rated at 21 mpg combined (18.5 city / 24.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,600.