2022 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Diesel Small Pickup Trucks 4WD4-Wheel Drive
City
18
MPG
Highway
22
MPG
Combined
19
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 6-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
18
Hwy
22
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $4,450/yr
Automatic 8-spd
Regular
City
16
Hwy
18
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $3,950/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$4,450

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-10,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 4/10
GHG Score: 3/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
525 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
18.8 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.6L 6-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Body Style
Pickup Truck
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2.8L, 4-cylinder
Fuel Type
Diesel

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,545/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,703/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$3,069/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,265/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,570/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,561/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$4,414/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,646/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,429/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,512/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 19 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
4/5
2022 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability21.2%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: Optional
41
Owner Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History1

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems41 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 41 owner complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 4WD. Top reported issues include electrical system, steering and brakes. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
14
Steering
11
Brakes
4
Power Train
3
Structure
2
Engine
2
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
2
Locks & Latches
1

2022 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 4WD problems by category: Electrical System: 14 complaints, Steering: 11 complaints, Brakes: 4 complaints, Power Train: 3 complaints, Structure: 2 complaints, Engine: 2 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 2 complaints, Locks & Latches: 1 complaints.

3
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
3
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 03/13/2026ODI#11724169
Unknown on first appear - key gets stuck in the ignition. This happened for the first time shortly after we bought it. It was still under warranty and the Chevrolet dealership in Washington PA fixed…
SteeringFiled: 12/29/2025ODI#11707599
Beginning in Nov 2025 my steering wheel occasionally catches, grabs or gets stuck at slow speeds in forward or reverse as I turn the wheel like pulling into a parking space. A loud noise also occurs …
BrakesFiled: 02/19/2024ODI#11572767
I went to a Chevy Dealership, Ed Morse, Sunrise Fla. for an oil change and they told me I need all 4 new brake pads at estimated mileage of 27000 miles. I was shocked because I never needed brake pads…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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