Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 180 complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

180

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 180 issues reported over 1 model years, power train problems are the most common for the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Power Train61

02Unknown Or Other19

03Electrical System15

04Steering11

05Fuel/propulsion System6

180 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Chevrolet Colorado Fuel Economy

15–25mpg combined

15-22city

15-30hwy

$3,050-$4,500/yr

The 2018 Chevrolet Colorado delivers 15 to 25 MPG combined across 10 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Colorado 2WD - Automatic 6-spd

25mpg

2.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel DriveDiesel

22 city30 hwy~$3,400/yr4/10 Average

Colorado 4WD - Automatic 6-spd

23mpg

2.8L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel DriveDiesel

20 city28 hwy~$3,700/yr4/10 Average

Colorado 2WD - Automatic 6-spd

22mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

20 city26 hwy~$3,050/yr4/10 Average

Colorado 2WD - Manual 6-spd

22mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

20 city26 hwy~$3,050/yr4/10 Average

Colorado 4WD - Automatic 6-spd

21mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

19 city24 hwy~$3,200/yr4/10 Average

Colorado 2WD - Automatic 8-spd

20mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

18 city25 hwy~$3,400/yr4/10 Average

Colorado ZR2 4WD - Automatic 6-spd

20mpg

2.8L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel DriveDiesel

19 city22 hwy~$4,250/yr3/10 Poor

Colorado 4WD - Automatic 8-spd

19mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

17 city24 hwy~$3,550/yr3/10 Poor

Colorado ZR2 4WD - Automatic 8-spd

17mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

16 city18 hwy~$3,950/yr3/10 Poor

Colorado Cab Chassis 2WD - Automatic 8-spd

15mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city15 hwy~$4,500/yr2/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2018 Chevrolet Colorado

44States

25%in top 3

Texas has the most inventory at 11%, with options spread across 44 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

TXTexas

1,50611%

FLFlorida

1,0128%

CACalifornia

8166%

MIMichigan

6595%

PAPennsylvania

6115%

MOMissouri

4974%

NCNorth Carolina

4854%

AZArizona

4774%

GAGeorgia

4363%

DCWashington DC

4293%

OHOhio

4273%

ILIllinois

3713%

MDMaryland

3333%

OKOklahoma

3303%

DEDelaware

3283%

COColorado

3092%

NYNew York

3002%

NHNew Hampshire

2872%

INIndiana

2642%

WAWashington

2532%

MNMinnesota

2432%

UTUtah

2082%

NJ187

WI183

TN164

IA135

NE135

NV133

MA126

OR122

KY120

AL118

NM103

LA92

CT84

RI83

ID75

AR75

KS72

VA70

SC70

ME68

HI66

VT66

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2018.

2018 Chevrolet Colorado: Questions Buyers Ask

Pricing, reliability, and ownership answers

Is the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado. On the safety front, there are no open recalls on record, which is a positive sign. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

What's the gas mileage of the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado?

Fuel economy ranges from 15 to 25 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $1400 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado?

POWER TRAIN problems top the list with 180 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.

How does the 2018 compare to other Chevrolet Colorado years?

Each Chevrolet Colorado model year has different pricing, recall counts, and owner satisfaction patterns. Compare all available years on the Chevrolet Colorado overview page.