2022 Chevrolet Colorado: True Cost, Problems & Verdict
51 NHTSA owner complaints · 1 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Editor's note
The Chevrolet Colorado's years to avoid are 2015 (AVOID at 29 on 489 complaints, 356 of them Steering) and the redesigned 2023 and 2024 trucks (46 and 40 on 131 and 121). The years to buy are 2019 to 2022, which score 81, 90, 86 and 89 on 149, 82, 73 and 51 complaints. Read the full note on the model page. 2022 specifically: a year the record favours — 51 complaints, score 89/100. The caveats in the note apply to other years of this nameplate more than to this one.
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Used mid-size pickups: Colorado, Canyon and Ridgeline years to avoid, including 2022 — written and signed by Adir Trabelsi, 2026-09-16.
Owner complaints: 51 filed with NHTSA
Complaints per year on the road: 12.75
What owners say
Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.
While driving on the freeway, I experienced a sudden issue with the vehicle’s braking system. The brake pedal became extremely stiff and difficult to press, and the brake assist stopped functioning. I was still able to apply the brakes, but it required significantly more force than normal to slow and stop the vehicle. Prior to this incident, I had also noticed an issue where the engine did not shut off normally afte…
Loss of power steering, Truck repaired by GM dealer, he stated it was the same failure mode described in Recall notice N2023254 10. The repair even though the same as the previous failures was not covered by GM because my VIN was not in GMs recall notice. Looking at this website there a number of reports of power steering failures for later model Colorado and Canyons that were not covered by the recall. Either GMs…
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, it was difficult to remove the key from ignition switch. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was a recurring failure. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that parts were on a national back order. The manufacturer was not made aware of failure. The failure mileage w…
Recalls: 1 campaigns
| Campaign | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 22V375000 | Seats:Critical Fasteners | 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. |
What it costs to buy — and what owning it really takes
Class-level estimates, priced as a pickup of its model year, re-priced to your country. Not a quote, not a valuation of one specific car — condition, mileage and options move it. How these are computed.
What it costs to run
EPA combined 22 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $2,800
Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.
What this car's problems cost to fix
Ranked by the components owners of this exact model year actually complain about. Each figure is flat-rate labour hours x the local shop rate plus a parts band — an estimate of what this kind of failure costs, not a quote, and not a prediction that this car will need it. Formula.
- Electrical System19 complaints · typical job: Alternator, battery-drain or body-module diagnosis and replacement (3.0 h labour + parts)$540–$1,310
- Steering12 complaints · typical job: Electric power-steering rack or column motor replacement (5.0 h labour + parts)$1,020–$2,500
- Unknown Or Other8 complaints · typical job: Diagnosis and mixed repair (2.0 h labour + parts)$360–$940
- Service Brakes7 complaints · typical job: Pads, rotors and caliper service, both axles (3.0 h labour + parts)$580–$1,140
- Engine5 complaints · typical job: Cooling-system or timing-drive repair (6.0 h labour + parts)$1,040–$2,220
- Power Train3 complaints · typical job: Transmission service or clutch-pack repair (7.0 h labour + parts)$1,290–$4,040
Other Chevrolet Colorado years
Chevrolet Colorado years to avoid, and the best years to buy →
FAQ
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado?
The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Electrical System (19 complaints in our indexed sample).
Is the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado a good used car to buy?
Our data verdict is BUY with a reliability score of 89/100, computed from 51 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.
How much does it cost to fix the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado's most common problem?
19 of the NHTSA complaints filed against the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado sit in the Electrical System group — more than any other component on this model year. The representative job there is alternator, battery-drain or body-module diagnosis and replacement: about 3.0 hours of labour plus parts, roughly $540–$1,310 at a US independent shop and re-priced to your country at the top of the page. It is an estimate of what this class of failure costs, not a quote for this car.
What does a 2022 Chevrolet Colorado cost to run per year?
About $4,272 a year in fuel or energy plus the maintenance band — roughly $21,360 over five years, before purchase price, insurance and depreciation. Figures come from available EPA fuel-economy data and industry maintenance averages, and are re-priced to your country.
Does the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado, 0 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 26/05/2022. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
Compare with
Other pickups of about the same age.
What will a 2022 Chevrolet Colorado really cost YOU per year?
Fuel, maintenance band and depreciation — computed from public data in 10 seconds.
Open the true-cost calculatorData sources
Complaints & recalls: NHTSA ·
Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov ·
Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements.
Last updated: 2026-10-04.
Moderate evidence — 51 complaints, 1 recalls on record
- 51 NHTSA complaints on record (12.8/yr of exposure) — better than a typical year of this model (17.9/yr)
- 1 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems