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2022 Chevrolet Colorado

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Colorado.

The 2022 Chevrolet Colorado requires 5.0 quarts of 5W-20 or 0W-20 viscosity engine oil for its powertrain, defining the core mechanical maintenance parameters for this model year. On the reliability front, the vehicle has accrued 48 owner complaints predominantly focused on the electrical system alongside a single recall. When measured against the model's complaint history spanning 2004 to 2026, the 2022 data sits far closer to the all-time low of one complaint in 2013 than the troubled peak of 695 complaints in 2016, signaling a mature and stabilized era for the vehicle's long-term dependability.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192013

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 / 0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque140.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 615 CCA battery, OE oil filter 25206377. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 615 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size255/65R17 110TOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8; Optional: 8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter25206377 alt 55593191
Engine air filter94775933 alt 23248945
Fuel filter52100212
Spark plug12646780 alt 12680074
Battery88866309 alt 88866271
Front wiper blades84225697 alt 84225696
Serpentine belt24580771 alt 12677093
Thermostat12650486 alt 12630780
Cabin air filter84984665 alt 23135671

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length224.8 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height70.5 in
Wheelbase140.6 in
Curb weight4259 lb
Track (front / rear)62.2 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Performance & power Independent road tests

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.

6.0–9.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.00 sec — 2023 LT Crew Cab (5'2" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023LT Crew Cab (5'2" Bed) 2.7L Turbo I-46.00 sec14.50 sec237 hp4WD
2023Trail Boss Crew Cab (5'2" Bed) 2.7L Turbo I-46.10 sec14.50 sec310 hp4WD
2023ZR2 Crew Cab (5'2" Bed) 2.7L Turbo I-46.80 sec15.20 sec310 hp4WD
2023ZR2 Crew Cab (5'2" Bed) 2.7L Turbo I-46.90 sec15.40 sec310 hp4WD
2023Trail Boss Crew Cab (5'2" Bed) 2.7L Turbo I-47.00 sec15.50 sec310 hp4WD
2023ZR2 Crew Cab (5'2" Bed) 2.7L Turbo I-47.10 sec15.50 sec310 hp4WD
2024LT Crew Cab (5'1.7" Bed) 2.7L Turbo I-46.70 sec15.00 sec237 hp4WD
2024ZR2 Crew Cab (5'1.7" Bed) 2.7L Turbo I-47.20 sec15.40 sec310 hp4WD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 5W-20 / 0W-20 engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid6
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6-Speed (MYB)
Brake FluidDOT 3
Brake Fluid Capacity2.1 Pints
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Engine CoolantDex-Cool

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs8.1 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts24.0 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head BoltsUse 3 steps to achieve torque of 15.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts37.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs4.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts140.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.035" in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.037-0.043" in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.25 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity5.0 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance615 cca
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 cca

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50.0-94.0
RPM43.0-58.0 @ Idle rpm
Injector Primary Resistance1-3-4-2 ohms

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 27.0; Rear: 30.0
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 133.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.5
Minimum Pad Thickness0.080" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 0.980; Rear: 0.650
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0002"
Maximum Rotor Runout.002"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
15.9 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180°, Step 3: 7.45.9 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 110°18 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
159.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 125°59 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 190°22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 110°, Step 3: 110°, Step 4: 110°22 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 40°22 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
18.8 ft. lbs., Step 2: 8.88.8 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-63.7 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 97,500 mi.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miWindshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 37,500 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 75,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Timing Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 Chevrolet Colorado sits near the low point of a complaint arc that peaked in 2016 (695 complaints) and then declined steadily through 2021 (68) to 2022 (48). This is the lowest complaint count in the 2015–2022 generation, and it also has only one recall—matching the 2021 model and better than the three recalls each in 2023 and 2024. The top complaint areas for 2022 are electrical system (11), unknown/other (7), steering (7), and service brakes (3), with just one crash-related complaint and zero fire complaints. While the data does not specify root causes for these issues, the overall trend shows that 2022 is a relatively stable year within a generation that saw higher early-year problems. Given the low complaint count, single recall, and no investigations, the 2022 Colorado is a good year to buy among this generation, though buyers should still review the 642 TSBs for common service notes.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
642
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
48
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’04’05’06’07’08’09’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 48 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System11
Unknown Or Other7
Steering7
Service Brakes3
Steering,Electrical System2
Structure2
Service Brakes,Engine1
Electrical System,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V375000Seats:Critical FastenersReported 26/05/2022

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 642 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT5966F2026-06-23Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still…
PIT65192026-05-27Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice…
PIT5509M2026-05-14Unknown Or OtherThis PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
PIC6423A2026-05-11Unknown Or OtherPi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection…
PIC6551B2026-05-11Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN
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Build data
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Recalls
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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 48 batteryVehicles taking 5.0 qtEngine oil filter 25206377Engine air filter 94775933Fuel filter 52100212Spark plug 12646780

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Colorado take?

5.0 qt of 5W-20; Temperatures below -20°F 0W-20 can be used., per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Colorado have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.