2022 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Diesel
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- Photo: 2022 Chevrolet Colorado LT, front 6.16.23 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Colorado Z71-X RG Pure White (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2020 Chevrolet Colorado side view by Ee2mba, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2021 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 in Black, Rear Left, 03-06-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2016 Chevrolet Colorado interior by deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2022 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Diesel is a 181-hp turbocharged with a hydra-matic 6l50 six-speed automatic and four-wheel drive.
It makes 181 horsepower at 3,400 rpm and 369 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 22 mpg highway.
The Colorado measures 212.4 inches long on a 128.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,612 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Diesel |
| Price | |
| Destination Charge | $1,495 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.8L I-4 turbo-diesel (opt) |
| Horsepower | 181 hp @ 3,400 rpm |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm (2.8L diesel SAE) rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 4V/cyl (2.8L diesel) |
| Bore and Stroke | 94.0 x 100.0 (2.8L diesel) |
| Injection Type | common rail direct injection (2.8L diesel) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Hydra-Matic 6L50 six-speed automatic (2.8L diesel) |
| 1st Gear | 4.61 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.04 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.06 |
| 4th Gear | 1.66 |
| 5th Gear | 1.26 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.85 |
| 8th Gear | 0.66 |
| Reverse | 3.69 |
| Final Drive | 3.42 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Ultra-low-sulfur diesel (2.8L) |
| Tank Capacity | 21 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent coil-over-shock with Multimatic Dynamic Suspensions Spool Valve (DSSV) dampers; locking front differential |
| Rear Suspension | Solid axle with semi-elliptic two-stage multi-leaf springs and Multimatic DSSV dampers; locking rear differential |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Power-assisted four-wheel disc with Duralife long-life rotors; standard ABS; hill-descent control |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.20 in / 310 mm (Duralife vented) |
| Rear Brake Disc | 12.75 in / 324 mm (Duralife) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 x 8-in. aluminum |
| Wheels Rear | 17 x 8-in. aluminum |
| Tires Front | P265/65R17 |
| Tires Rear | P265/65R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 212.4 in |
| Width | 76.7 in |
| Height | 72.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 128.5 in |
| Front Track | 65.9 in |
| Rear Track | 65.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,612 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 41.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 45 in |
| Legroom Rear | 28.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52.2 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (21.2 % risk) |
Other tested variants (3)
- 2022 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD: 4 ★ overall
- 2022 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 2WD: 4 ★ overall
- 2022 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 2WD: 4 ★ overall
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Chevrolet COLORADO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 26, 2022 · SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado vehicles equipped with a manual passenger seat. The front passenger seat may have a hook attachment that was not properly welded, allowing it to separate from the inboard track of the seat frame.
Consequence: An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat and replace the cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222368320.
NHTSA campaign 22V375000
56 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2022 Chevrolet COLORADO
Owner Complaints
56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Chevrolet COLORADO (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 20 |
| Steering | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 10 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Power Train | 3 |
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 2022 CHEVROLET COLORADO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.