Model year guide

2015 Chevrolet Colorado

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 33 on record.

2015 Chevrolet Colorado — representative photo
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2015 Chevrolet Colorado at a glance

Safety recalls7
Owner complaints482
Combined20 mpg
Typical price$24,343

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2015 Chevrolet Colorado recalls 7

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #17V621000 · 05/10/2017

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17387.

Air Bags NHTSA Campaign #14V645000 · 09/10/2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2014, to October 1, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver air bag connections may have been wired incorrectly. This could reverse the deployment sequence and disrupt the deployment timing of the driver air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal M…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14690.

Seats NHTSA Campaign #15V267000 · 08/05/2015

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to April 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the hooks that secure the driver's and/or front passenger's seat frame may not have been properly attached to the vehicle body during assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats, correcting their installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15150.

Steering:electric Power Assist System NHTSA Campaign #16V054000 · 01/02/2016

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 17, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 19, 2015. A poor electrical connection within the steering gear connector may cause a loss of power steering assist.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15595.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper NHTSA Campaign #15V278000 · 12/05/2015

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to December 24, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience the front brake calipers leaking brake fluid. This is due to air pockets, an imperfection in the metal caliper body.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front-brake calipers if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14888.

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #15V157000 · 18/03/2015

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to January 21, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured October 3, 2014, to December 9, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front driver air bag inflator that may be misaligned to the air bag module backplate. This can cause the inflator to separate from the backplate during a deployment.

Fix: GM has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the driver air bag module inflator for proper alignment, replacing the air bag, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-878…

Steering:electric Power Assist System NHTSA Campaign #21V213000 · 25/03/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The power steering assist may be lost due to a poor electrical connection within the steering gear assembly.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this rec…

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.

2015 Chevrolet Colorado common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 482 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Seats
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.

2015 Chevrolet Colorado MPG & running costs

Combined20 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,075

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

What's a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado worth?

Low
$15,895
Typical price
$24,343
High
$34,200

From 28 comparable 2015 Chevrolet Colorado listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,375
Depreciation (5 yrs)$13,900
Total$29,275
Per mile$0.39

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 ($24,343) with the same model 5 model-years older ($10,424), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2015 Chevrolet Colorado trims & engines on record

Trims
Base · LT · Work Truck · Z71 · High Country
Engines
3.6L 6-cyl · 2.5L 4-cyl · 2.5L 6-cyl

2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles on record

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2015 Chevrolet Colorado — frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado?

Based on 482 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are steering, engine, electrical system.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado at about 20 mpg combined (18 city / 24 highway).

How much is a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado worth?

Comparable 2015 Chevrolet Colorado listings run roughly $15,895–$34,200, typically around $24,343 (from 28 vehicles).

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