Model year 2022 · Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks 4WD

2022 Chevrolet Colorado: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado at 17–23 mpg combined across 8 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 56 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

17–23

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.

2022 Chevrolet Colorado recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado, newest first.

Seats: Critical fasteners

NHTSA 22V375000 Reported May 26, 2022
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N222368320)
Units affected
1,631 (estimate)
Problem
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

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

2022 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.

2022 Chevrolet Colorado EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Colorado 2WD2.5L 4-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular19/25/22 mpg$3,050413
Colorado 2WD2.8L 4-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel DriveDiesel20/30/23 mpg$4,150435
Colorado 2WD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular18/25/21 mpg$3,200424
Colorado 4WD2.5L 4-cylAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular19/24/21 mpg$3,200431
Colorado 4WD2.8L 4-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel DriveDiesel19/28/22 mpg$4,350455
Colorado 4WD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular17/24/19 mpg$3,550465
Colorado ZR2 4WD2.8L 4-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel DriveDiesel18/22/19 mpg$5,050525
Colorado ZR2 4WD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular16/18/17 mpg$3,950529

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.

2022 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.

2022 Chevrolet Colorado NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2022 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 2WD4 stars4 stars5 stars3 stars21.9%Optional
2022 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD4 stars4 stars5 stars3 stars21.2%Optional
2022 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 2WD4 stars4 stars5 stars3 stars22%Optional
2022 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD4 stars4 stars5 stars3 stars21.4%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.

2022 Chevrolet Colorado owner complaints

Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado, most recently on Sep 26, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2022 Chevrolet Colorado complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system17
Steering12
Service brakes9
Unknown or other8
Engine6
Power train3
Structure: Body3
Electrical system: Ignition2
Air bags1
Back over prevention1

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
2021 Colorado17–23 mpg1804/5
2020 Colorado17–23 mpg0874/5
2019 Colorado15–23 mpg01504/5
2018 Colorado15–25 mpg11834/5
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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