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2022 Chevrolet Colorado Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint 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.

  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%)

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 complaints: complaints filed per month7Apr 2022Jan 2023Feb 2024Sep 2024Jun 2025Oct 2025Mar 2026Aug 2026
72 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2023 (7).

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)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Good4084020.5
2021Caution5375121
2022Good3355121
2023Avoid80135319.5
2024Avoid87122320

All Chevrolet Colorado years: best and worst →

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.

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.