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2018 Chevrolet Colorado WT 2WD

The 2018 Chevrolet Colorado WT 2WD is a 200-hp 2.5-liter with a 6-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $23,700 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.

It makes 200 horsepower and 191 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypePickup
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$23,700
MSRP with Destination$24,695
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 TypeRear-wheel drive
Transmission
Transmission6-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City20 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined22 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 ★★★★★ (21.9 % risk)
Tested variant: 2018 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD
Other tested variants (3)
  • 2018 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWD: 4 ★ overall
  • 2018 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD: 4 ★ overall
  • 2018 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD: 4 ★ overall

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2018 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

183 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2018 Chevrolet COLORADO

Owner Complaints

183 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Chevrolet COLORADO (3 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train78
Unknown Or Other36
Electrical System34
Engine24
Steering18
Fuel/Propulsion System11
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 14, 2026 · Engine
“Crankshaft Position Tone Wheel delaminated, mechanic changed it out and not sure what they did with it. Stalled vehicle on uphill passing lane during rush hour traffic, cars where inches from me as…”
Sep 1, 2026 · Exterior Lighting
“There are these "New" headlights that are LED and White and they are far to bright for oncoming traffic to the point that I see black spots that block the view of the road. To be clear they are not on…”
Aug 17, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
“When shifted into drive, transmission hesitates to accelerate. Not all the time, some of the time.”
Aug 2, 2026 · Power Train, Engine
“While driving at normal and safe highway speeds, without warning (no audible or visual warning from the vehicle information display) my vehicle experienced engine lockout, loss of all non-electric…”
Jul 21, 2026 · Power Train
“I purchased the truck at the end of March 2025. Within a few weeks I was noticing different issues in the transmission. It would occasionally shudder, have jerky or long shifts, would jump gears and…”

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 2018 CHEVROLET COLORADO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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