2015 Chevrolet Colorado
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2015 models.

- Class
- Small Pickup Trucks 2WD
- Body styles
- Crew Cab L/Box 2WD, Crew Cab L/Box 4X4, Crew Cab S/Box 2WD, Crew Cab S/Box 4X4
- Engines
- 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 22 combined · 20 city / 26 hwy
- Length
- 212.6–224.8 in
- Curb weight
- 3,949–4,480 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 7 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- 7 recallsMore than similar models (about 0). Confirm repairs with the VIN.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado is a small pickup truck offered with 2 engines (2.5L 4-cyl and 3.6L 6-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.
It measures about 225 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 141-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,259 lb (Crew Cab L/Box 2WD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (20 city / 26 highway), 7% better than the 2015 small pickup truck average of 20.5 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 7 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 493 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the steering.
What changed for 2015
- New body dimensions: 17.7 in longer, wheelbase +14.6 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Engines added: 2.5L 4-cyl and 3.6L 6-cyl
- Engines dropped: 2.9L 4-cyl, 3.7L 5-cyl and 5.3L 8-cyl
Compared with 2012; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2012 Colorado →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab L/Box 2WD | 224.8 in | 74.4 in | 70.5 in | 140.6 in | 62.2 / 62.2 in | 4,259 lb | 57/43 |
| Crew Cab L/Box 4X4 | 224.8 in | 74.4 in | 70.5 in | 140.6 in | 62.2 / 62.2 in | 4,480 lb | 57/43 |
| Crew Cab S/Box 2WD | 212.6 in | 74.4 in | 70.5 in | 128.3 in | 62.2 / 62.2 in | 4,041 lb | 57/43 |
| Crew Cab S/Box 4X4 | 212.6 in | 74.4 in | 70.5 in | 128.3 in | 62.2 / 62.2 in | 4,411 lb | 57/43 |
| Extended Cab L/Box 2WD | 212.6 in | 74.4 in | 70.5 in | 128.3 in | 62.2 / 62.2 in | 3,949 lb | 57/43 |
| Extended Cab L/Box 4X4 | 212.6 in | 74.4 in | 70.5 in | 128.3 in | 62.2 / 62.2 in | 4,169 lb | 57/43 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
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| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 25 / 22 | +7% | $3,050 | 409 |
| Colorado 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 26 / 22 | +7% | $3,050 | 396 |
| Colorado 2WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 21 | +2% | $3,200 | 425 |
| Colorado 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | +11% | $3,200 | 424 |
| Colorado 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 24 / 20 | +5% | $3,350 | 445 |
| Colorado Cab Chassis 2WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 18 / 16 | -21% | $4,200 | 554 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2015 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado.
Similar 2015 small pickup trucks
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Chevrolet Colorado (this car) | 22 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
| 2015 Toyota Tundra | 17 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2015 GMC Canyon | 22 MPG | Not rated | 8 |
Recalls (7)
Steering › Electric Power Assist System · Mar 25, 2021
NHTSA campaign 21V213000 · 60,681 vehicles
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The power steering assist may be lost due to a poor electrical connection within the steering gear assembly.
- Risk
- A loss of power steering, particularly at lower speeds increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202325410.
Air Bags › Frontal · Oct 5, 2017
NHTSA campaign 17V621000 · 16 vehicles
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
- Risk
- An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17387.
Steering › Electric Power Assist System · Feb 1, 2016
NHTSA campaign 16V054000 · 2,988 vehicles
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 17, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 19, 2015. A poor electrical connection within the steering gear connector may cause a loss of power steering assist.
- Risk
- A loss or reduction in power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15595.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper · May 12, 2015
NHTSA campaign 15V278000 · 24,380 vehicles
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to December 24, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience the front brake calipers leaking brake fluid. This is due to air pockets, an imperfection in the metal caliper body.
- Risk
- If the vehicle experiences a brake fluid leak it can increase the stopping distance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front-brake calipers if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14888.
Seats · May 8, 2015
NHTSA campaign 15V267000 · 49,980 vehicles
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to April 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the hooks that secure the driver's and/or front passenger's seat frame may not have been properly attached to the vehicle body during assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
- Risk
- If the seat-frame attachment hooks are not secured properly, the seat may not be adequately anchored to the vehicle, and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant could be at an increased risk of an injury.
- Fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats, correcting their installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15150.
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module · Mar 18, 2015
NHTSA campaign 15V157000 · 40 vehicles
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to January 21, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured October 3, 2014, to December 9, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front driver air bag inflator that may be misaligned to the air bag module backplate. This can cause the inflator to separate from the backplate during a deployment.
- Risk
- If the inflator separates from the back plate in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, this may cause the air bag or steering wheel components to separate and be propelled into the interior compartment, potentially seriously injuring the driver or other occupants. Additionally, the air bag may fail to properly inflate, increasing the risk of injury to the driver.
- Fix
- GM has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the driver air bag module inflator for proper alignment, replacing the air bag, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15037.
Air Bags · Oct 9, 2014
NHTSA campaign 14V645000 · 2,283 vehicles
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2014, to October 1, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver air bag connections may have been wired incorrectly. This could reverse the deployment sequence and disrupt the deployment timing of the driver air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- If the driver air bag does not deploy as designed, there is an increased risk of driver injury in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment.
- Fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14690.
Not every 2015 Chevrolet Colorado is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2015 Chevrolet Colorado buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 7 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Steering — 359 owner reports. Turn lock-to-lock while parked and on the road; listen for noises and feel for heavy or loose steering.
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc) — 56 owner reports. Ask the seller and mechanic specifically about this system.
- Electrical System — 50 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 52,200 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Colorado years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Colorado | 21 | 213 in | Not rated | 1 | 18 |
| 2025 Colorado | 20 | 213 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 27 |
| 2024 Colorado | 22 | 213 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 125 |
| 2023 Colorado | 22 | 213 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 137 |
| 2022 Colorado | 23 | 224.8 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 56 |
| 2021 Colorado | 23 | 224.8 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 80 |
| 2020 Colorado | 23 | 224.8 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 87 |
| 2019 Colorado | 23 | 224.8 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 150 |
| 2018 Colorado | 25 | 224.8 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 183 |
| 2017 Colorado | 25 | 224.8 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 216 |
| 2016 Colorado | 25 | 224.8 in | Not rated | 4 | 714 |
| 2012 Colorado | 21 | 207.1 in | Not rated | 2 | 28 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chevrolet. How we calculate this →