Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 Colorado.
The 2013 Chevrolet Colorado sits at the bottom of the model’s 2004–2026 complaint record with just one owner-reported issue, a figure that stands in sharp contrast to the 695 complaints logged for the peak year of 2016. That lone complaint falls in the Power Train and Service Brakes category, and the model year carries zero recalls. For researchers tracking reliability trends, this makes the 2013 Colorado the cleanest data point in the generation’s long run, offering a baseline year against which the model’s later spike in reported problems is clearly defined.
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Colorado of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | LT V6 Crew Cab (6.2 ft. Bed) 3.6L V6 | 7.10 sec | 15.50 sec | 305 hp | 4x4 |
| 2015 | Z71 V6 Crew Cab (5.1 ft. Bed) 3.6L V6 | 7.40 sec | 15.70 sec | 305 hp | 4x4 |
| 2015 | LT V6 Crew Cab (5.1 ft. Bed) 3.6L V6 | 7.60 sec | 15.90 sec | 305 hp | 4x4 |
| 2015 | WT Extended Cab (6.2 ft. Bed) 2.5L I-4 | 9.30 sec | 17.10 sec | 200 hp | RWD |
| 2016 | LT Duramex Crew Cab (5.1 ft. Bed) 2.8L Turbo Diesel I-4 | 8.60 sec | 16.50 sec | 181 hp | RWD |
| 2016 | Z71 Duramex Crew Cab (5.1 ft. Bed) 2.8L Turbo Diesel I-4 | 9.20 sec | 16.90 sec | 181 hp | 4x4 |
| 2016 | Z71 Duramex Crew Cab (5.1 ft. Bed) 2.8L Turbo Diesel I-4 | 9.20 sec | 16.80 sec | 181 hp | 4x4 |
| 2016 | Z71 Trail Boss Duramex Crew Cab (5.1 ft. Bed) 2.8L Turbo Diesel I-4 | 9.50 sec | 16.90 sec | 181 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2013 Chevrolet Colorado represents a stark outlier in its generation, with just **one complaint** and **zero recalls**—a dramatic improvement over preceding years (2012: 41 complaints, 2 recalls) and a clear departure from the spike that follows in 2015 (483 complaints, 7 recalls). This anomaly suggests either a uniquely trouble-free production run or, more likely, minimal real-world exposure due to low sales volume as the first-year refresh of the outgoing generation. The data doesn’t specify root causes for the single complaint (power train/service brakes), but the absence of crash or fire reports further underscores its atypical profile. Compared to the broader trend of declining complaints post-2016, the 2013’s near-flawless record is compelling, though its limited data set warrants caution. **Takeaway:** For buyers prioritizing federal-record reliability, the 2013 is the safest bet in this generation—provided service history confirms no hidden issues.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 372 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIT3271Q | 2026-04-01 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel… |
| PIP6104 | 2026-03-09 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and… |
| PIP4902V | 2026-03-09 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into… |
| PIP4902U | 2026-01-08 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into… |
| PIT5214G | 2025-11-20 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.