2017 Chevrolet Colorado — Full Specifications

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26Combined MPG (UK)

2.8L 4-cylEngine

Regular GasolineFuel Type

N/AInsurance Group UK

4★NHTSA Safety

263CO₂ g/km

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The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado is a pickup powered by a 2.8L 4-cyl regular gasoline engine, returning around 26 mpg (UK) / 22.0 mpg (US EPA) combined. Owners often keep a Chevrolet Colorado workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.

Full Specifications

Engine	2.8L 4-cyl
Transmission	Automatic 6-spd
Fuel Type	Regular Gasoline
Drive	Rear-Wheel Drive
Body Style	Pickup
Seats	Data not available
Length	Data not available
Width	Data not available
Height	Data not available
Kerb Weight	Data not available
Fuel Economy (UK)	26 combined / 23 urban / 31 extra-urban mpg
Fuel Economy (US EPA)	22.0 combined / 19.0 city / 26.0 highway mpg
CO₂ Emissions	263 g/km

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UK Running Costs

Insurance group not available — check with your insurer. At around 8,000 miles per year and 26 mpg combined, expect roughly 1399 litres of fuel annually — multiply by your local price per litre for a cost estimate. Work out exact fuel costs with the fuel cost calculator on 247Calculators. Keeping the car well maintained helps too — a decent car care kit protects resale value.

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Safety Ratings (NHTSA)

4★Overall

4★Frontal

5★Side

3★Rollover

How It Compares

How does the Chevrolet Colorado compare to similar pickups? For context, pickups in our database average around 22 mpg (UK) combined — this model's 26 mpg figure is 4 mpg better than that average. Its 263 g/km CO₂ figure is 49 g/km lower than the 312 g/km average for pickups on this site. This comparison is based on 187 pickups in our dataset.

Last updated: 12 September 2026 · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) & NHTSA snapshots 18 July 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026

Vehicle data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Always verify with your vehicle handbook or a qualified mechanic. This is a reference tool, not professional advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What engine does the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado have?

It's fitted with a 2.8L 4-cyl regular gasoline engine, paired with a automatic 6-spd transmission.

What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado?

It returns around 26 mpg (UK) combined, or 22.0 mpg on the US EPA cycle.

Does the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado have a good safety rating?

It holds an overall NHTSA rating of 4 stars, with 4 stars for frontal crash protection.

How many seats does the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado have?

Seating capacity data is not available for this model year. It's classed as a pickup.

Is the Chevrolet Colorado's fuel economy good for a pickup?

Yes — it returns around 26 mpg (UK) combined, against a same-body-style average of roughly 22 mpg among the pickups we track, making it one of the more efficient options in its class.