Owner complaints, recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings from public NHTSA and EPA data, updated Oct 17, 2026.
Fuel economy
17–23 mpgcombined; city 16–20, highway 18–30; every version of this model year
Five years of fuel
$14,760–$24,390U.S. average; Ohio $13,190–$24,710 at local prices; every version of this model year; fuel only, not other costs of owning it; 15,000 miles a year, at EIA fuel prices for the week of Oct 12, 2026
NHTSA's VIN data lists these trims for the 2022 Colorado. A trim's engine and numbers are shown as its own only where EPA names versions after the trim and no other version could be it; "seen with" means a source shows that engine on the trim, not that it was the only one. Recalls and complaints cover the whole model year: whether a recall applies to a car depends on its VIN, on NHTSA's recall lookup.
Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Colorado. These are unverified owner reports, counted by the part of the car they name; one complaint can name several parts. Counts aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so they don't show how reliable a car is.
Complaints by part of the car
Part
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Electrical system
20
1
0
1
Steering
12
0
0
0
Service brakes
9
0
0
0
Unknown or other
8
0
0
0
Engine
6
0
0
0
Power train
3
1
0
1
Structure
3
0
0
0
Forward collision avoidance
2
0
0
0
Air bags
1
1
0
1
Back over prevention
1
0
0
0
Equipment
1
0
0
0
Exterior lighting
1
0
0
0
7 more parts
Fuel/propulsion system
1
0
0
0
Latches/locks/linkages
1
0
0
0
Seats
1
0
0
0
Service brakes, hydraulic
1
0
0
0
Suspension
1
0
0
0
Tires
1
0
0
0
Vehicle speed control
1
0
0
0
Complaints by model year
Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, and counts aren't adjusted for sales, so a shorter bar doesn't mean a more reliable year.
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2022 Colorado over its history. Campaigns are matched by model and year, so each one may apply to a given car, and its repair may already be done: check a VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup for the open recalls on that exact car.
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.
Carmakers sent NHTSA 648 service bulletins and notices that cover the 2022 Colorado, the latest on Sep 26, 2026. They tell dealers how to fix known issues.
The parts they mention most: equipment (149), electrical system (142), engine and engine cooling (120), unknown or other (115), power train (77).
NHTSA hasn't opened a defect investigation that covers this model year.
Maintenance
Oil
The owner's manual gives the oil and how often to change it. We show oil facts only once we've checked them against the manual, and we haven't yet for the 2022 Colorado.
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Specs
EPA class: small pickup trucks. EPA greenhouse gas score: 3–5 out of 10. Each version EPA tested:
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Version
Engine
Transmission
Fuel
City / hwy / comb
Colorado Rear-Wheel Drive
2.8 L, 4 cyl, turbo
Automatic 6-spd
Diesel
20 / 30 / 23
Colorado Rear-Wheel Drive
2.5 L, 4 cyl
Automatic 6-spd
Regular Gasoline
19 / 25 / 22
Colorado 4-Wheel Drive
2.8 L, 4 cyl, turbo
Automatic 6-spd
Diesel
19 / 28 / 22
Colorado 4-Wheel Drive
2.5 L, 4 cyl
Automatic 6-spd
Regular Gasoline
19 / 24 / 21
Colorado Rear-Wheel Drive
3.6 L, 6 cyl
Automatic 8-spd
Regular Gasoline
18 / 25 / 21
Colorado 4-Wheel Drive
3.6 L, 6 cyl
Automatic 8-spd
Regular Gasoline
17 / 24 / 19
Colorado ZR2 4-Wheel Drive
2.8 L, 4 cyl, turbo
Automatic 6-spd
Diesel
18 / 22 / 19
Colorado ZR2 4-Wheel Drive
3.6 L, 6 cyl
Automatic 8-spd
Regular Gasoline
16 / 18 / 17
Sources and dates
U.S. EPA fuel economy data, file of Sep 29, 2026
NHTSA owner complaints, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA recalls, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA manufacturer communications, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA defect investigations, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, file of Aug 7, 2026
U.S. Energy Information Administration, file of Oct 12, 2026
Fuel cost: EPA mpg with fuel prices for the week of Oct 12, 2026 and electricity prices for Jul 2026. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (Oct 2026). Complaints are unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA. About the data