NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Chevrolet Colorado Safety Ratings
The 2025 Chevrolet Colorado scores 77 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Average), with a 4-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 1 recall, and 26 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Chevrolet Colorado posts a NHTSA Safety Index of 77/100, landing in the Average band. This rating is significantly bolstered by a robust side-crash performance and an absence of recalls or owner complaints to date. However, its trajectory toward a higher safety tier is impeded by a modest rollover resistance rating and a low score in forward collision avoidance technology, according to federal assessments.
The 2025 Chevrolet Colorado received a 4-out-of-5-star overall crash rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 77/100 based on NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 90 Sedans from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado ranks 82 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 77 / 100 (Average) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 4 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 3 stars |
| Rollover risk | 0% |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 26 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 82 of 90 Sedans tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado?
The 2025 Chevrolet Colorado posts a Safety Index of 77/100, a meaningful six-point gain over the 2024 model's 71/100, while both years sit in the Average band. The improvement is traceable in the data: the defect record sub-score of 18.25 out of 20 reflects a single recall campaign rather than a more burdened history, and the crash-protection sub-score of 57 out of 70 anchors the overall figure. The 5-star side result is the headline crash number for this year, signaling strong occupant protection in lateral impacts. The 3-star rollover rating is the clear counterweight, though the 0 percent rollover risk figure and the No Tip dynamic result add context that the star alone does not. The avoidance-tech sub-score of 2 out of 10 is a persistent drag on the Index, reflecting how NHTSA credits active-safety equipment. The complaint picture, 26 unverified allegations with Service Brakes and Forward Collision Avoidance leading the tally, is worth monitoring given the forward-collision system also appears in the recall campaign language.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado perform in crash tests?
For the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado, NHTSA awarded a perfect 5 out of 5 stars for side impact protection. Its overall rating is 4 out of 5 stars, with frontal crash protection also receiving 4 stars. The lowest rating is 3 stars for rollover. However, NHTSA recorded a 0 percent rollover risk for the vehicle and a "No Tip" result in the dynamic rollover test.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20501
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
The 2025 Chevrolet Colorado carries one recall campaign. It is a multi-vehicle action covering owners, service, and other manuals, issued by General Motors and also affecting 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, and a 2026 model. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is indicated in the available data.
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 // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado?
NHTSA has received 26 unverified owner allegations for this model year, including a reported crash and a reported injury. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Service Brakes (10 reports), Forward Collision Avoidance (8), and the Electrical System (7). These are consumer-filed claims, not established findings.
26 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado?
A review of the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado's safety profile indicates one open recall, a critical detail for any prospective owner. The recall is related to owner and service documentation. While this does not directly impact the vehicle's physical safety systems, ensuring the remedy has been completed is a necessary step, and buyers should verify its status through NHTSA's VIN lookup tool.
- The 2025 Colorado's Safety Index rose six points year-over-year from the 2024 model's 71/100 to 77/100, driven largely by a cleaner defect record sub-score of 18.25 out of 20.
- NHTSA's side-crash result for this model year is a perfect 5 stars, the strongest single rating in the test suite, while rollover comes in at 3 stars with a 0 percent risk figure and a No Tip dynamic outcome.
- The avoidance-tech sub-score of 2 out of 10 is the most significant drag on the Index for this year, indicating limited NHTSA credit for the active-safety equipment configuration tested.
- The sole recall for this model year is a multi-brand documentation campaign covering owner and service manuals; shoppers should verify VIN-level remedy status, particularly given that Forward Collision Avoidance ranks second among unverified complaint categories with 8 reported allegations.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado places
The 2025 Chevrolet Colorado qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Chevrolet Colorado safety questions
Was the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 77 out of 100, placing it in the Average band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado earned 4 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 0%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 26 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Colorado years
Rivals in Sedan (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi A4 Allroad | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Cadillac CT5 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Subaru Impreza | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20501), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Chevrolet Colorado 2025.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 82 of 90 in the Sedan class for 2025.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.