2022 Chevrolet Colorado problems, complaints & recalls
Far fewerRising
NHTSA has received 51 owner complaints about the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado, or 10.9 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.26, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #27 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Chevrolet models its rate is 76% lower; against other Midsize pickups it is 47% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2022-04-12 and 2026-08-18. Median delay from incident to filing: 9 days.
51Complaints
10.9Complaints per year on the road
0.26Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
1Recalls
2.0%Share involving a crash or fire
22Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2021) drew 13.0 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2023) drew 35.7 per year, more than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2022 model collected 13 complaints, 82% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Electrical (33.3% of complaints), followed by Steering (17.6%) and Interior & equipment (15.7%). Electrical complaints are 2.1 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Electrical reports, owners most often mention “key”, “ignition”, “remove”, “release” and “shifter”. 1 reports (2.0%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 34 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was years three to five (45% of incidents). In the last 12 months 22 new complaints were filed, versus 9 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for this model year. 2% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.26
vs. other Chevrolet models0.24
vs. other 2022 models0.28
vs. other Midsize pickups0.53
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (13)0.18
The contact's partner owned a 2022 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that upon placing the vehicle into park, he went into a store while his partner remained in the vehicle with the engine running.
Transmission / powertrain · 2022-06-14 · ODI 11469125 · Crash
While driving our 2022 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 (VIN: [XXX]) through an active roadway intersection at approximately midnight, the vehicle experienced a sudden, uncommanded complete loss of motive power and stalled without advance warning.
Engine · 2026-08-18 · ODI 11757813
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.
Brakes · 2026-08-15 · ODI 11757218
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.
Electrical · 2026-07-30 · ODI 11753756
Component that failed: brakes. I was pulling into a parking spot at low speed and the brake pedal was suddenly extremely difficult to depress, almost impossible. It felt as if a brick were under the pedal but there was no obstruction.
Engine · 2026-07-02 · ODI 11748004
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: 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.
Risk: An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat and replace the cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222368320.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado?
51 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado, or about 10.9 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado?
The most common category is Electrical, accounting for 33.3% of complaints.
Does the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 22 new complaints were filed, versus 9 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
How does the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 51 owner complaints about the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado, or 10.9 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.26, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #27 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Chevrolet models its rate is 76% lower; against other Midsize pickups it is 47% lower.