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Chevrolet Colorado: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2012 (95/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
9 complaints · 1 recalls
26 complaints · 1 recalls
114 complaints · 3 recalls
129 complaints · 3 recalls
48 complaints · 1 recalls
67 complaints · 1 recalls
176 complaints · 1 recalls
213 complaints · 1 recalls
694 complaints · 4 recalls
483 complaints · 7 recalls
41 complaints · 2 recalls
42 complaints · 5 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2012?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado head-to-head →