2017 Chevrolet Colorado Diesel 4WD
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The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado Diesel 4WD is a 2.8-liter turbocharged with an automatic 6-spd and four-wheel drive. It is rated at 23 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Diesel |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel |
| Displacement | 2.8 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-spd |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Diesel |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (21.4 % risk) |
Other tested variants (3)
- 2017 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD: 4 ★ overall
- 2017 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWD: 4 ★ overall
- 2017 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD: 4 ★ overall
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet COLORADO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 31, 2018 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Consequence: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
NHTSA campaign 18V358000
216 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet COLORADO
Owner Complaints
216 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet COLORADO (5 mention a crash, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 107 |
| Electrical System | 41 |
| Engine | 26 |
| Unknown Or Other | 24 |
| Steering | 19 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 15 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.