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NHTSA crash test of the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado Zr2 Bison

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2025 Chevrolet Colorado Zr2 Bison

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

1Recalls
26Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE CHEVROLET COLORADO ZR2 BISON

The Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison is a purpose-built, off-road-focused midsize pickup truck aimed at serious overlanders and trail enthusiasts who want factory-level capability straight from the dealer. Positioned above the standard ZR2, the Bison trim adds AEV-engineered upgrades for buyers who push deep into the backcountry. MotorCaliber covers the 2024 and 2025 model years for safety.

VERDICT

The 2025 Chevrolet Colorado Zr2 Bison earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 83 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. It has 1 recall on record, reflected in the score.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally praise the Colorado ZR2 Bison as one of the most capable factory-built off-road midsize trucks available, highlighting its trail-ready hardware and refined on-road manners relative to its extreme positioning. Most acknowledge the premium price over the standard ZR2 but view the AEV-sourced upgrades as substantive rather than cosmetic.

READ MORE REVIEWSExpert reviewsEdmundsCar and DriverCheck recalls at NHTSARead our full Colorado Zr2 Bison review

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

OverallNot rated
Frontal
Side
RolloverNot rated
Rollover risk 0%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20502

Index breakdown

Crash protection63/70
Avoidance tech2/10
Defect record18.3/20
Forward collision warning: Standard & OptionalLane departure warning: Standard & OptionalStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Frontal impact // NCAP // NHTSA
Side impact // NCAP // NHTSA
Side pole // NCAP // NHTSA

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL26V114000

Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle

Reported 2026-02-26

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

26 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

1reported crash
0reported fire
1reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsService Brakes 10Forward Collision Avoidance 8Electrical System 7Unknown Or Other 5Power Train 3Engine 3

Other Colorado Zr2 Bison years

Rivals in Sedan (2025)

2025 Audi A4 AllroadSedan100Exceptional2025 Audi RS 5 SportbackSedan100Exceptional2025 Audi S4Sedan100Exceptional2025 Cadillac Ct5Sedan100Exceptional2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500Sedan100Exceptional2025 Polestar 2Sedan100Exceptional
Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 20502), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Chevrolet Colorado Zr2 Bison 2025. Class rank 75 of 90 in Sedan 2025. Methodology · Disclosure