Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 Colorado.
The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado continues the midsize pickup’s legacy with an 8-speed automatic transmission and an EPA-estimated 21 mpg combined. This model year has accumulated just nine owner complaints—centered on the forward collision avoidance system—and a single recall. That places it among the Colorado’s most reliable entries, a stark contrast to the 695 complaints logged for the 2016 model and a return to the low levels last seen in 2013.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic 8-spd |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 19 / 24 / 21 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
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.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Trail Boss Midnight Edition (5'1.7" Bed) 2.7L Turbo I-4 | 7.00 sec | 15.30 sec | 310 hp | 4WD |
| 2026 | ZR2 Bison AEW Crew Cab (5'1.7" Bed) 2.7L Turbo I-4 | 7.60 sec | 15.80 sec | 310 hp | 4WD |
| 2025 | ZR2 Bison Crew Cab (5'1.7" Bed) 2.7L Turbo I-4 | 7.30 sec | 15.60 sec | 310 hp | 4WD |
| 2024 | LT Crew Cab (5'1.7" Bed) 2.7L Turbo I-4 | 6.70 sec | 15.00 sec | 237 hp | 4WD |
| 2024 | ZR2 Crew Cab (5'1.7" Bed) 2.7L Turbo I-4 | 7.20 sec | 15.40 sec | 310 hp | 4WD |
| 2024 | ZR2 Crew Cab (5'1.7" Bed) 2.7L Turbo I-4 | 7.30 sec | 15.50 sec | 310 hp | 4WD |
| 2024 | ZR2 Bison Crew Cab (5'1.7" Bed) 2.7L Turbo I-4 | 7.50 sec | 15.70 sec | 310 hp | 4WD |
| 2023 | LT Crew Cab (5'2" Bed) 2.7L Turbo I-4 | 6.00 sec | 14.50 sec | 237 hp | 4WD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado shows 10 complaints, 1 recall, zero investigations, and 109 TSBs—placing it near the bottom of a generation that peaked at 695 complaints and 7 recalls in 2016. Compared to 2025 (26 complaints, 1 recall), 2026 represents a continued decline in consumer-reported issues, following an uptick in 2023-2024 (130 and 114 complaints, respectively, each with 3 recalls). The top complaint areas—forward collision avoidance, electrical system, steering, and vehicle speed control—each represent single-digit incidents, and critically, there are zero crash-related complaints and zero fire-related complaints on record. TSB volume has also dropped to 109, down from 274 in 2025 and well below the 1,825 recorded at the problematic 2015 launch. This pattern suggests the current generation has matured through its early-cycle issues, with 2026 sitting at the favorable end of the reliability arc. Takeaway: 2026 appears to be a strong candidate for purchase within this generation, as it exhibits the lowest complaint count, minimal recall activity, and no recorded safety incidents, indicating the model has largely resolved the teething problems that affected earlier model years.
All 9 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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Showing 5 of 109 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| N262546590-01 | 2026-07-14 | Engine | Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition where coolant leaks from the radiator… |
| PIT5966F | 2026-06-23 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still… |
| N262556930-01 | 2026-06-17 | Power Train | Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the transfer case drive chain sprocket is… |
| PIT6523 | 2026-06-10 | Unknown Or Other | This PI provides diagnostic steps for dealer technicians to verify the condition and… |
| PIT6527 | 2026-06-10 | Unknown Or Other | This PI describes a condition where U0288 will falsely set. Engineering is aware of the… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 19 city / 24 highway / 21 combined mpg.