Model year 2018 · Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks 4WD, Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD

2018 Chevrolet Colorado: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado at 15–25 mpg combined across 10 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 183 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

15–25

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chevrolet dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2018 Chevrolet Colorado recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado, newest first.

Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump

NHTSA 18V358000 Reported May 31, 2018
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 18188 18268)
Units affected
895 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Risk
A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2018 Chevrolet Colorado fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2018 Chevrolet Colorado EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Colorado 2WD2.5L 4-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular20/26/22 mpg$3,050406
Colorado 2WD2.5L 4-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular20/26/22 mpg$3,050403
Colorado 2WD2.8L 4-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel DriveDiesel22/30/25 mpg$3,850413
Colorado 2WD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular18/25/20 mpg$3,350440
Colorado 4WD2.5L 4-cylAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular19/24/21 mpg$3,200429
Colorado 4WD2.8L 4-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel DriveDiesel20/28/23 mpg$4,150450
Colorado 4WD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular17/24/19 mpg$3,550463
Colorado Cab Chassis 2WD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular15/15/15 mpg$4,450589
Colorado ZR2 4WD2.8L 4-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel DriveDiesel19/22/20 mpg$4,800506
Colorado ZR2 4WD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular16/18/17 mpg$3,950532

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2018 Chevrolet Colorado crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2018 Chevrolet Colorado NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2018 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD4 stars4 stars5 stars3 stars21.2%Optional
2018 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD4 stars4 stars5 stars3 stars21.9%Optional
2018 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD4 stars4 stars5 stars3 stars21.4%Optional
2018 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWD4 stars4 stars5 stars3 stars22%Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2018 Chevrolet Colorado owner complaints

Owners have filed 183 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado, most recently on Sep 14, 2026. 3 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 3 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2018 Chevrolet Colorado complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Power train77
Unknown or other36
Electrical system32
Engine24
Steering18
Fuel/propulsion system11
Air bags7
Seat belts5
Vehicle speed control5
Service brakes4

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Chevrolet Colorado model years

Chevrolet Colorado by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 Colorado16–21 mpg1184/5
2025 Colorado16–20 mpg1274/5
2024 Colorado16–22 mpg31254/5
2023 Colorado16–22 mpg31374/5
2022 Colorado17–23 mpg1564/5
2021 Colorado17–23 mpg1804/5
2020 Colorado17–23 mpg0874/5
2019 Colorado15–23 mpg01504/5
2017 Colorado15–25 mpg12164/5
2016 Colorado16–25 mpg47144/5
2015 Colorado16–22 mpg74934/5

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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