Chevrolet · Colorado · 2022
2022 Chevrolet Colorado
1
Recall
40
Complaints
4/5
Safety Rating
The 2022 Chevrolet Colorado has 1 recall and 40 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: steering (7 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2022 Chevrolet Colorado page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is steering with 7 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2022 Chevrolet Colorado currently shows 1 NHTSA recall listed on this page and 40 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 4/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are steering (7), electrical system (7), unknown or other (6).
- Vehicle
- 2022 Chevrolet Colorado
- Recalls
- 1
- Complaints
- 40
- Safety Rating
- 4/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
22.0% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: Optional
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 22V375000May 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.
Remedy Status
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.
Owner Complaints
40 totalSERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Dec 7, 2025
in december 2025 i was driving my 2022 chevy colorado with 2.5 liter all of a sudden with no prior warning or lights i have an extremely hard brake pedal could barely stop i wasnt far from home when i pulled into drive i left it running to check brake fluid saw some smoke . i pop...
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STEERING
Nov 7, 2025
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 as I ease the wheel off a little then power through the grab, which then returns...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 1, 2025
The plastic piece on the heater blend door actuator breaks. There was a recall or a service bulletin (2016019) on this issue for the 2015-16 models. The problem still exists, but Chevy will not acknowledge it and the consumer is left to pay a ridiculous amount for the repair. Ho...
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STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 30, 2025
i am unable to remove the key from the ignition. i have to start the vehicle numerous times all while shifting the gear shifter back and forth between drive and park. after several attempts the key will finally release.
STEERING
Sep 1, 2025
Failure of the steering column to release the ignition key. The common failure occurs without warning or advance notice and may be an intermittent issue. Safety Issues: Unable to remove key from the ignition column results in: Inability to lock vehicle, potentially placing pass...
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STEERING
Aug 15, 2025
Key will not come out. Have to put car in park and shift gears to try to get key unlocked. Something have to disconnect the negative side of the battery to get key out.
STEERING
Aug 9, 2025
While driving with my wife and granddaughter we were getting off the freeway making a left turn to head into Nashville and the steering wheel locked up and would not allow me to turn the wheels. The dash board flashed and had to force it over to the right side of the road. The st...
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STRUCTURE
Jul 11, 2025
After the ignition was turned off, unable to remove the ignition key. Restarting the vehicle and rocking the gear shifter back and forth and rotating the steering wheel enables the key to be finally removed.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 25, 2025
key can not be removed from the ignition switch without repeated turning to the on/run position and moving the shifter to drive and back to park position until the key position goes into the lock off position and can be removed from the switch at this point the key shaft is some...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 3, 2025
Not able to remove the key from the ignition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado have?
The 2022 Chevrolet Colorado has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado?
NHTSA has received 40 owner-reported complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado?
The 2022 Chevrolet Colorado received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado are steering (7 reports), electrical system (7 reports), unknown or other (6 reports).
Does the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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