Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 173 complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

173

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 173 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 Train59

02Unknown Or Other19

03Electrical System14

04Steering10

05Fuel/propulsion System6

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

Chevrolet Colorado Fuel Economy

15–25mpg combined

15-22city

15-30hwy

$2,000-$2,900/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~$2,250/yr4/10 Average

Colorado 4WD - Automatic 6-spd

23mpg

2.8L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel DriveDiesel

20 city28 hwy~$2,400/yr4/10 Average

Colorado 2WD - Automatic 6-spd

22mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

20 city26 hwy~$2,000/yr4/10 Average

Colorado 2WD - Manual 6-spd

22mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

20 city26 hwy~$2,000/yr4/10 Average

Colorado 4WD - Automatic 6-spd

21mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

19 city24 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average

Colorado 2WD - Automatic 8-spd

20mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

18 city25 hwy~$2,200/yr4/10 Average

Colorado ZR2 4WD - Automatic 6-spd

20mpg

2.8L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel DriveDiesel

19 city22 hwy~$2,800/yr3/10 Poor

Colorado 4WD - Automatic 8-spd

19mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

17 city24 hwy~$2,300/yr3/10 Poor

Colorado ZR2 4WD - Automatic 8-spd

17mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

16 city18 hwy~$2,600/yr3/10 Poor

Colorado Cab Chassis 2WD - Automatic 8-spd

15mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city15 hwy~$2,900/yr2/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2018 Chevrolet Colorado

41States

24%in top 3

Texas has the most inventory at 11%, with options spread across 41 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

TXTexas

1,39011%

FLFlorida

9467%

CACalifornia

7696%

MIMichigan

7186%

PAPennsylvania

5654%

NCNorth Carolina

4904%

MOMissouri

4834%

OHOhio

4494%

AZArizona

4153%

COColorado

4033%

DCWashington DC

3903%

GAGeorgia

3763%

ILIllinois

3623%

DEDelaware

3383%

OKOklahoma

3303%

MDMaryland

2972%

NYNew York

2872%

INIndiana

2712%

UTUtah

2362%

MNMinnesota

2352%

WAWashington

2142%

NHNew Hampshire

2032%

TN169

OR165

IA159

WI159

NJ153

NE147

NV133

AL120

RI112

AR110

ID103

KY100

LA98

MA93

VA90

HI84

KS79

SC65

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 173 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.