Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 4WD

20172026 · 16 configurations

Lowest
16
Average
18
Best
20

The Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 4WD has been tested by the EPA across 16 different configurations spanning model years 2017 through 2026. Over this period, the Colorado ZR2 4WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 16 MPG to 20 MPG, with an overall average of 18 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

Historical Efficiency

2026
17
2025
17
2024
17
2023
16
2022
19
2021
19
2020
19
2019
19
2018
20
2017
20

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Colorado ZR2 4WD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 4WD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Chevrolet Chevrolet Colorado grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
342
Total Deaths
115

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
10.8%
Fire Occurrence
3.5%
Speeding Involved
12.6%
DUI Involved
11.7%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

81%
Front
9%
Side
10%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes106
Fatalities
29
Deaths/Crash
0.27
2022
Fatal Crashes84
Fatalities
34
Deaths/Crash
0.40
2021
Fatal Crashes62
Fatalities
24
Deaths/Crash
0.39
2020
Fatal Crashes47
Fatalities
13
Deaths/Crash
0.28
2019
Fatal Crashes30
Fatalities
10
Deaths/Crash
0.33
2018
Fatal Crashes9
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
0.33
2017
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.50

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2025
1
2024
2
2023
3
2022
1
2021
1
2017
1
Critical
Moderate
Advisory