Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Chevrolet Colorado
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 216 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 4 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V358000 Fuel Pump Flange Weld may Fracture NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 107 complaints
- Electrical System 41 complaints
- Engine 26 complaints
- Unknown or Other 24 complaints
- Steering 19 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 15 complaints
Of the 216 complaints on file, 5 report a crash; across all 216 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado has an average overall rating, with 216 complaints to NHTSA and one recall for potentially serious fuel pump issues. The power train, electrical system, and engine have significant complaint counts, but the data provided is not extensive.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| Electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | occasional |
| Engine | 70,000–110,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Battery replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping
- Engine misfires
- Electrical shorts
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Fuel smell in cabin
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.