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2024 Chevrolet Colorado

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 Colorado.

Transmission Automatic 8-spd

The 2024 Chevrolet Colorado continues as a midsize pickup, pairing an automatic 8-speed transmission with EPA estimates of 20 mpg city, 24 highway, and 22 combined. Owner feedback for this model year has generated 114 complaints, with the engine emerging as the primary trouble spot, alongside three recalls. Within the Colorado’s complaint history from 2004 to 2026, this tally places the 2024 model well below the 695 complaints of the 2016 peak but far above the single complaint recorded for 2013, suggesting a mid-pack reliability standing for the current iteration.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192013

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy20/24/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 12727115. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12727115
Engine air filter84848112
Spark plug12688094
Battery88864542
Front wiper blades84225696 alt 84225697
Thermostat12716427
Cabin air filter84987523 alt 13508023

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length213 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height70.9 in
Wheelbase131.5 in
Curb weight4716 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 62.6 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 24 / 22 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Colorado of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.7–7.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.70 sec — 2024 LT Crew Cab (5'1.7" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2024LT Crew Cab (5'1.7" Bed) 2.7L Turbo I-46.70 sec15.00 sec237 hp4WD
2024ZR2 Crew Cab (5'1.7" Bed) 2.7L Turbo I-47.20 sec15.40 sec310 hp4WD
2024ZR2 Crew Cab (5'1.7" Bed) 2.7L Turbo I-47.30 sec15.50 sec310 hp4WD
2024ZR2 Bison Crew Cab (5'1.7" Bed) 2.7L Turbo I-47.50 sec15.70 sec310 hp4WD
2023LT Crew Cab (5'2" Bed) 2.7L Turbo I-46.00 sec14.50 sec237 hp4WD
2023Trail Boss Crew Cab (5'2" Bed) 2.7L Turbo I-46.10 sec14.50 sec310 hp4WD
2023ZR2 Crew Cab (5'2" Bed) 2.7L Turbo I-46.80 sec15.20 sec310 hp4WD
2023ZR2 Crew Cab (5'2" Bed) 2.7L Turbo I-46.90 sec15.40 sec310 hp4WD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Engine Oil Life Monitor (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 100,000 miHood Hinge (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2024 Chevrolet Colorado sits within a generation that peaked in defect rates during 2015–2016 (695 complaints and 7 recalls in 2016) and has since shown a steady improvement arc, declining to 68 complaints by 2022. The 2024 model recorded 114 complaints and 3 recalls—a slight uptick from 2022–2023 levels but well below the earlier peak and consistent with the 3-recall cadence seen across this generation's mid-to-late years. Its top complaint areas (Engine at 15, Electrical System at 11, Service Brakes at 10, and Power Train at 8) are consistent with the types of issues documented in neighboring model years, with no federal investigations opened. Safety-related incident complaints remain rare (6 crash complaints, 1 fire complaint), and TSB volume (520) has continued to decline as the generation matures. The 2025 data (26 complaints, 1 recall) suggests this improving trajectory is continuing into subsequent model years. The 2024 Colorado occupies a favorable position within this generation's arc: it is late enough in the product lifecycle that early-generation defects have been largely addressed through prior recalls, yet early enough that significant manufacturer support and parts availability remain robust. Concrete takeaway: 2024 represents a solid model-year choice within this generation, benefiting from accumulated engineering fixes while avoiding the higher complaint volumes of the 2015–2016 launch period.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
520
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
114
Owner complaints
6 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 114 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine15
Electrical System11
Service Brakes10
Power Train8
Exterior Lighting7
Forward Collision Avoidance6
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance6
Structure5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V366000TiresReported 23/05/2024

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles. Incorrect tires may have been installed that do not match the tire label, and the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may provide… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at…

24V491000Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank AssemblyReported 28/06/2024

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The lock ring that secures the fuel pump to the fuel tank assembly may not have been fully locked during assembly, which can… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and fully lock the fuel tank lock ring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 520 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
N262546590-012026-07-14EngineCertain vehicles listed above, may have a condition where coolant leaks from the radiator…
PIT5966F2026-06-23Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still…
N25-2523322026-06-16Unknown Or Other• Fixes to help prevent loss of functionality for connectivity features such as OnStar…
PIT65232026-06-10Unknown Or OtherThis PI provides diagnostic steps for dealer technicians to verify the condition and…
PIT65222026-06-10Unknown Or OtherThis PI advises dealers that if the K160 Brake System Control Module sets DTC P0606 along…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2024 Colorado have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Colorado get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 24 highway / 22 combined mpg.