Model year guide

2010 Chevrolet Colorado

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 74 on record.

2010 Chevrolet Colorado — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2010 Chevrolet Colorado at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined19 mpg
Typical price$10,424

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2010 Chevrolet Colorado recalls 2

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch NHTSA Campaign #12V594000 · 19/12/2012

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured from November 9, 2009, through August 28, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 113, "Hood Latch System." The hood may be missing the secondary hood latch.

Fix: General Motors will notify owners and instruct them to inspect their vehicle for the presence of a secondary hood latch. Dealers will replace the hood on any affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or G…

Child Seat NHTSA Campaign #10V575000 · 18/11/2010

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2011, CHEVROLET COLORADO, GMC CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006, ISUZU I-280/I-350, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008, I-290/I-370, REGULAR CAB VEHICLES AND EXTENDED CAB VEHICLES WITHOUT A REAR SEAT AND EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT 60/40 SPLIT BENCH SEAT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE TOP T…

Fix: DEALERS WILL CUT A HOLE INTO THE BACK PANEL TRIM COVER TO ALLOW ACCESS TO THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR FOR THE FRONT CENTER SEAT POSITION AND WILL PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AS TO USE IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OW…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2010 Chevrolet Colorado MPG & running costs

Combined19 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway22 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,316

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2010 Chevrolet Colorado worth?

Low
$5,300
Typical price
$10,424
High
$17,600

From 72 comparable 2010 Chevrolet Colorado listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2010 Chevrolet Colorado costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,580
Depreciation (5 yrs)$4,500
Total$21,080
Per mile$0.28

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($10,424) with the same model 5 model-years older ($5,927), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2010 Chevrolet Colorado trims & engines on record

Trims
Work Truck · LT1 · 1LT · 4x2 rg work truck · LT2
Engines
2.9L 4-cyl · 3.7L 5-cyl

2010 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles on record

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2010 Chevrolet Colorado — frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado at about 19 mpg combined (16 city / 22 highway).

How much is a 2010 Chevrolet Colorado worth?

Comparable 2010 Chevrolet Colorado listings run roughly $5,300–$17,600, typically around $10,424 (from 72 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.