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2018 Chevrolet Colorado recalls & problems

The 2018 Chevrolet Colorado has 1 safety recall and 183 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train (78 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints183filed by owners
Crashes · fires3 · 5reported in complaints
NHTSA overall4 ★crash-test stars
2018 Chevrolet Colorado in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Fuel system, gasolineMay 31, 2018

Delivery › Fuel pump

Recall 18V358000895 vehicles

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.
Fix
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2018 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk21.9%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2018 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk21.2%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2018 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk22%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2018 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk21.4%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2018 Chevrolet Colorado NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2018 Chevrolet Colorado NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Colorado 2WD Diesel

25mpg combined
City / highway22 / 30 mpg
FuelDiesel

2.8 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,850/year to fuel

Colorado 4WD Diesel

23mpg combined
City / highway20 / 28 mpg
FuelDiesel

2.8 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $4,150/year to fuel

Colorado 2WD

22mpg combined
City / highway20 / 26 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

Colorado 2WD

22mpg combined
City / highway20 / 26 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

Colorado 4WD

21mpg combined
City / highway19 / 24 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

Colorado 2WD

20mpg combined
City / highway18 / 25 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Colorado ZR2 4WD Diesel

20mpg combined
City / highway19 / 22 mpg
FuelDiesel

2.8 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel

Colorado 4WD

19mpg combined
City / highway17 / 24 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

Colorado ZR2 4WD

17mpg combined
City / highway16 / 18 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

Colorado Cab Chassis 2WD

15mpg combined
City / highway15 / 15 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Power trainAutomatic transmission › Torque converter7810218,000 mi
Unknown or other3603310,800 mi
Electrical systemInstrument panel › Speedometer/odometer; Ignition3401019,357 mi
Engine2401031,200 mi
Steering180009,242 mi
Fuel/propulsion system11010—
Air bags7100—
Seat belts50003,800 mi
Vehicle speed control5000—
Service brakes4102—
StructureBody40008,950 mi
Suspension4000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.