2025 Chevrolet Colorado — Full Specifications
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The 2025 Chevrolet Colorado is a pickup powered by a 2.7L 4-cyl turbo regular gasoline engine. Its most fuel-efficient configuration returns around 24 mpg (UK) / 20 mpg (US EPA) combined, with 23–24 mpg (UK) across all configurations. Owners often keep a Chevrolet Colorado workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.
Compared with the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado: Fuel economy slips from 26 to 24 mpg (UK) combined on the most efficient configuration. The engine line-up listed by EPA is unchanged. It carries the same 4★ overall NHTSA rating.
Full Specifications
| Engine | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic 8-spd |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline |
| Powertrain | Conventional |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Body Style | Pickup |
| Fuel Economy (UK) | 24 combined / 23 urban / 28 extra-urban mpg |
| Fuel Economy (US EPA) | 20 combined / 19 city / 23 highway mpg |
| CO₂ Emissions | 270 g/km |
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score | 4 / 10 (10 = lowest emissions) |
| EPA Est. Annual Fuel Cost | $3,350 (15,000 mi/yr, US prices) |
Engine & Transmission Options
EPA lists 2 configurations for the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado, all with the 2.7L 4-cyl turbo engine. Combined fuel economy ranges from 19 to 20 mpg (US), or 23 to 24 mpg (UK), depending on engine, transmission and drive. The headline figures at the top of this page describe the most fuel-efficient configuration.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG (UK) | MPG (US) | CO₂ g/km | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 23 | 19 (17/21) | 303 | $3,550 |
| 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 | 20 (19/23) | 270 | $3,350 |
MPG (US) shows combined, with city/highway in brackets. Highlighted row = the configuration used for the headline figures. Source: US EPA fueleconomy.gov.
Owner Essentials for the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado
Running Costs: 2025 Chevrolet Colorado
Covering around 8,000 miles a year in a 2025 Chevrolet Colorado at 24 mpg combined, expect roughly 1,515 litres of fuel annually — multiply by your local price per litre for a cost estimate. For US owners, the EPA estimates about $3,350 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration (15,000 miles, national average prices). Work out exact fuel costs with the fuel cost calculator on 247Calculators.
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2025 Chevrolet Colorado Safety Ratings (NHTSA)
Recalls & Owner Complaints (NHTSA)
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign that include the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado (as of 6 October 2026). Most affected areas: Equipment (1). A campaign often covers several model years or models, so check your own VIN to see whether your car is affected.
- Equipment — campaign 26V114000, reported 26 February 2026. Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado. The most-reported areas are Service brakes (9), Forward collision avoidance (8), Electrical system (7). Complaints include 1 reported crash, 1 reported injury. That is well below the median of 84 complaints across the 15 Chevrolet Colorado model years in our data.
Used-buyer checklist for the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado
Based on where NHTSA recalls and owner complaints cluster for this model year, these are the areas worth checking before you buy:
- Brakes (9 owner complaints) — Brake firmly from speed and look for pulling, vibration or a soft pedal; ask for brake service history.
- Driver-assist sensors (8 owner complaints) — Check that driver-assist warning lights are off and sensors are clean and undamaged.
- Electrical system (7 owner complaints) — Test every switch, window, light and warning lamp on a test drive, and ask about battery or alternator replacements.
Source: US NHTSA recall and consumer-complaint databases, retrieved 6 October 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects. Check any vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, and see our guide to checking a used car for recalls.
How It Compares
How does the Chevrolet Colorado compare to similar pickups? Pickups in our database average around 25 mpg (UK) combined — this model sits close to that average, within 1 mpg. Its 270 g/km CO₂ figure is 13 g/km lower than the 283 g/km average for pickups on this site. This comparison is based on 264 pickups in our dataset.
Chevrolet models in our database average about 29 mpg (UK) combined on their most efficient configuration; the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado's 24 mpg is 5 mpg below that make average. Its 270 g/km CO₂ figure is 24 g/km higher than the 246 g/km Chevrolet average.
Of the 15 Chevrolet Colorado model years we cover, the 2025 ranks 15th for combined fuel economy on its best configuration (24 mpg UK combined, against a high of 30 mpg). See every Chevrolet Colorado year side by side.
Last updated: · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and NHTSA safety ratings 18 July 2026; NHTSA recalls and complaints 6 October 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026; European generation and engine data from Wikipedia 7 October 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 2025 Chevrolet Colorado have?
It's fitted with a 2.7L 4-cyl turbo regular gasoline engine, paired with a automatic 8-spd transmission.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado?
The most efficient configuration returns around 24 mpg (UK) combined, or 20 mpg on the US EPA cycle. Across all configurations the UK combined figure runs from 23 to 24 mpg.
How much does the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado cost to fuel per year?
The US EPA estimates about $3,350 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration, based on 15,000 miles of mixed driving and national average fuel prices. Your own cost will depend on mileage and local prices.
Does the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado have a good safety rating?
It holds an overall NHTSA rating of 4 stars, with 4 stars for frontal crash protection.
Does the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign that include the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado (as of 6 October 2026). Most affected areas: Equipment (1). A campaign often covers several model years or models, so check your own VIN to see whether your car is affected.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado?
Among the 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are Service brakes (9 complaints), Forward collision avoidance (8 complaints), Electrical system (7 complaints). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects, and raw counts rise with how many cars were sold.
Is the Chevrolet Colorado's fuel economy good for a pickup?
It returns around 24 mpg (UK) combined, against a same-body-style average of roughly 25 mpg among the pickups we track.