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2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 4WD

The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 4WD is a 200-hp 2.5-liter with a 6-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $40,000 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.

It makes 200 horsepower and 191 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypePickup
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$40,000
MSRP with Destination$40,995
Destination Charge$995
Engine
Engine Type2.5L DOHC I-4 DI (std) / 3.6L DOHC V-6 DI (avail)
Displacement2.5 L
Horsepower200 hp
Torque191 lb-ft
ValvetrainDOHC with four valves per cylinder; continuously variable valve timing
Injection TypeHigh-pressure direct injection with electronic throttle control
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFour-wheel drive
Transmission
Transmission6-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City19 MPG
Highway24 MPG
Combined21 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent coil-over-shock; twin-tube shocks
Rear SuspensionSolid axle with semi-elliptic two-stage multi-leaf springs

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (21.4 % risk)
Tested variant: 2017 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD
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

Most-cited areas
Power Train107
Electrical System41
Engine26
Unknown Or Other24
Steering19
Fuel/Propulsion System15
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Aug 31, 2026 · Power Train
“Transmission fluid flushing. Hard gear shift at slow speeds. Transmission shudder at high speeds”
Jul 24, 2026 · Power Train
“See attached document for complaint.”
Jul 21, 2026 · Power Train
“The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered and vibrated abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and…”
Jul 4, 2026 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“There is a major fuel line leak just before the high pressure fuel pump. It appears that the fuel line aggressively rubbed against an A/C line component (looks like a muffler/canister). This rubbing…”
Apr 1, 2026 · Engine
“Thermostat is having problems. Fan runs over use and Thermostat will not open”

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.

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