2024 Chevrolet Colorado - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2024 Chevrolet Colorado belongs to a Chevrolet Colorado lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 8 model years, from 2004 to 2026. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion Colorado entirely. It is configured as rear-wheel drive with an automatic 8-spd. The 2024 sits mid-run, with both earlier (2004) and later (2026) Colorado model years also documented.
The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, DOT 3 brake fluid, Dex-Cool battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 120 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around engine (15), electrical system (10), service brakes (10). A representative report reads: "Check engine light came on and the dealership said it was because the coolant was low due to the radiator hose leaking. I was told by the actual mechanic that..." There are 3 safety recalls on record; one covers: ...eneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles. Incorrect tires may have been installed that do not match the tire....
Estimated annual charging cost runs near $2,000.
Quick Specs
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Est. annual charging | $2,000 |
| Tire size | 265/70R17 |
| Coolant | Dex-Cool |
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 stars |
| Open recalls on record | 3 |
| Technical service bulletins | 200 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.