2022 Chevrolet Colorado: Reliability, Recalls, Known Issues & Cost to Own

Data last updated 2026-07-04 · sources listed throughout · based on public NHTSA data

The final gen-2 Colorado is the most mature: lowest complaint volume and above-average reliability ratings. Watch for the lingering 8-speed shudder, brake-vacuum-pump failures and stuck-key defect, but a well-kept 2022 is among the better used picks. 5 known issue patterns are documented below, with frequency and the mileage windows where they typically appear. New, the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado ranged from $25,900 to $43,600 depending on trim (base MSRP, before options and destination).

6/10

Mixed track record

Sources (3)

api.nhtsa.govhttps://api.nhtsa.gov/complaints/complaintsByVehicle?make=chevrolet&model=col…
repairpal.comhttps://repairpal.com/reliability/chevrolet/colorado
carparts.comhttps://www.carparts.com/blog/chevrolet-colorado-reliability-and-common-probl…

Known issues

Brake-booster vacuum pump fails, causing a hard pedal and reduced stopping power; dealers describe it as a known Colorado issue and the failure can also damage the engine.

commonly reported · 15 NHTSA complaints · brake
The 8-speed automatic shudders and vibrates under light acceleration (often 30-70 mph), described as driving over rumble strips; GM TSB 18-NA-355 prescribes heavier transmission fluid with mixed results. Torque-converter related.

widespread · 67 NHTSA complaints · transmission
Engine wiring harness chafes against the block and shorts, causing electrical faults such as warning lights, wipers or lights activating on their own and even steering lock-up (TSB PIT5626D).

occasional · 28 NHTSA complaints · electrical
Key becomes trapped in the ignition and cannot be removed with the truck in park, requiring repeated shifter movement; linked to the park-position sensor.

commonly reported · 20 NHTSA complaints · electrical
Parasitic battery drain, often traced to the infotainment module not powering down, leaves trucks unable to start; a GM-wide issue across Chevrolet and GMC models.

occasional · 10 NHTSA complaints · electrical

Based on public NHTSA complaint data and AI synthesis: patterns, not guarantees.

Sources (4)

api.nhtsa.govhttps://api.nhtsa.gov/complaints/complaintsByVehicle?make=chevrolet&model=col…
api.nhtsa.govhttps://api.nhtsa.gov/complaints/complaintsByVehicle?make=chevrolet&model=col…
api.nhtsa.govhttps://api.nhtsa.gov/complaints/complaintsByVehicle?make=chevrolet&model=col…
api.nhtsa.govhttps://api.nhtsa.gov/complaints/complaintsByVehicle?make=chevrolet&model=col…

Recalls & safety

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Pros & cons

Pros

Refined, car-like ride and handling that reviewers rated among the best in the midsize-truck class.
Strong powertrains including a 3.6L V6 and an available 2.8L Duramax diesel, with class-leading towing up to 7,700 lbs.
Above-average reliability and resale; J.D. Power rated the 2017-2021 trucks highly.
Maneuverable size with available off-road ZR2 capability.

Cons

Tight rear-seat space and low-rent cabin materials in base trims.
Early 2015-2016 trucks are plagued by electric power-steering failures only partly covered by recall.
Recurring brake-vacuum-pump failures and a stuck-ignition-key defect span the generation.
The 8-speed automatic (2017+) is widely reported to shudder under light throttle.

Trims & original pricing

Trim	Original base MSRP	New today	Engine	MPG
WT	$25,900	$32,400	2.5L 4-cyl (200 hp)	22
LT	$28,700	$36,000	2.5L 4-cyl (200 hp)	22
Z71	$35,800	$44,600	3.6L V6 (308 hp)	21
ZR2	$43,600	$50,700	3.6L V6 (308 hp)	17

Prices are base MSRP for each trim's standard configuration. Options, packages, and destination charges added to what original buyers actually paid.

2021-2023 cars held unusually high used values due to pandemic-era supply shortages, so comparisons to original MSRP read differently for these years.

Sources (5)

iseecars.comhttps://www.iseecars.com/car/2022-chevrolet-colorado-price
fueleconomy.govhttps://www.fueleconomy.gov/ws/rest/vehicle/44352
cars.usnews.comhttps://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/chevrolet/colorado/2022/performance
fueleconomy.govhttps://www.fueleconomy.gov/ws/rest/vehicle/44384
fueleconomy.govhttps://www.fueleconomy.gov/ws/rest/vehicle/44388

Depreciation

2022 entry trim from new same model bought new today

Move your cursor along the line to see the estimated value for any year.

Curve anchored at the entry-trim base MSRP ($25,900). Higher trims started higher (up to $43,600), and options added more.

Curve outlook: a typical 2022 loses roughly another 15% of its value over the next 3 years. These are estimates from public data, not a market-price claim.

2021-2023 cars held unusually high used values due to pandemic-era supply shortages, so comparisons to original MSRP read differently for these years.

Sources (1)

caredge.comhttps://caredge.com/chevrolet/colorado/depreciation

Cost to own

Routine maintenance	≈ $1,000–1,100/yr
Insurance (medium tier)	≈ $2,300–2,400/yr
Fuel (12k mi/yr, 22 MPG)	≈ $1,745/yr

National-average estimates based on public data. Your costs vary by region, driver, and condition.

Sources (2)

caredge.comhttps://caredge.com/chevrolet/colorado/maintenance
caredge.comhttps://caredge.com/chevrolet/colorado/insurance

Frequently asked questions

What problems does the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado have?

Documented issue patterns include: Brake-booster vacuum pump fails, causing a hard pedal and reduced stopping power; dealers describe it as a known Colorado issue and the failure can also damage the engine; The 8-speed automatic shudders and vibrates under light acceleration (often 30-70 mph), described as driving over rumble strips; GM TSB 18-NA-355 prescribes heavier transmission fluid with mixed results. Torque-converter related; Engine wiring harness chafes against the block and shorts, causing electrical faults such as warning lights, wipers or lights activating on their own and even steering lock-up (TSB PIT5626D); Key becomes trapped in the ignition and cannot be removed with the truck in park, requiring repeated shifter movement; linked to the park-position sensor. Frequency is based on public NHTSA complaint data: patterns, not guarantees.

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?

How much did the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado cost new?

Between $25,900 and $43,600 depending on trim. Those are base MSRPs for each trim's standard configuration; options, packages, and destination charges added to what original buyers actually paid. 2021-2023 cars held unusually high used values due to pandemic-era supply shortages, so comparisons to original MSRP read differently for these years.

Is the Chevrolet Colorado expensive to maintain?

Estimated routine maintenance runs about $1,000–1,100/year.

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Estimates are based on public data: patterns, not guarantees. CarVitals is not affiliated with NHTSA, CarMax, AutoTrader, or Cars.com. Issue frequencies come from public NHTSA complaint data, which has no denominator, so they describe reporting patterns, not failure probabilities. Always have a used car inspected before buying. How we build these reports.