2010 Chevrolet Colorado MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is rated 16 to 21 mpg combined across 10 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.9L 4-cyl · RWD · 4-speed automatic.
EPA fuel economy
2010 Chevrolet Colorado · 10 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
21MPG combined
18 city 25 highway
$3,200 a year to fuel
2.9L 4-cyl · RWD · 4-speed automatic
Best version costs $4,000 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)
Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.47 a gallon (regular gas).
At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $3,200 to $4,200 a year.
Fewer complaints than a typical Colorado year
The 2010 drew 5 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 66 for a typical Colorado year. Best years are picked only from 2016 on, since counts for older years say less: owners filed fewer complaints in the early 2010s.
No Colorado year stands out enough to avoid; best years: 2021 and 2022. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Every Colorado year rankedThe 2010 Colorado's recalls and problems
Every 2010 Colorado version
EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.
| Version | Combined | City / Hwy | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
2.9L 4-cyl · RWD · 4-speed automatic Best
EPA listing: Colorado 2WD (also Colorado Crew Cab 2WD) |
21 mpg | 18 / 25 | $3,200 |
2.9L 4-cyl · RWD · 5-speed manual
EPA listing: Colorado 2WD (also Colorado Crew Cab 2WD) |
21 mpg | 18 / 25 | $3,200 |
2.9L 4-cyl · 4WD · 4-speed automatic
EPA listing: Colorado 4WD |
20 mpg | 17 / 23 | $3,350 |
2.9L 4-cyl · 4WD · 5-speed manual
EPA listing: Colorado 4WD |
20 mpg | 18 / 24 | $3,350 |
3.7L 5-cyl · 4WD · 4-speed automatic
EPA listing: Colorado 4WD |
19 mpg | 17 / 23 | $3,550 |
3.7L 5-cyl · RWD · 4-speed automatic
EPA listing: Colorado 2WD (also Colorado Crew Cab 2WD) |
19 mpg | 17 / 23 | $3,550 |
3.7L 5-cyl · 4WD · 4-speed automatic · Cab Chassis inc
EPA listing: Colorado Cab Chassis inc 4WD (also Colorado Crew Cab 4WD) |
18 mpg | 16 / 21 | $3,700 |
3.7L 5-cyl · RWD · 4-speed automatic · Cab Chassis inc
EPA listing: Colorado Cab Chassis inc 2WD |
17 mpg | 15 / 20 | $3,950 |
5.3L 8-cyl · RWD · 4-speed automatic
EPA listing: Colorado 2WD (also Colorado Crew Cab 2WD) |
17 mpg | 15 / 20 | $3,950 |
5.3L 8-cyl · 4WD · 4-speed automatic
EPA listing: Colorado 4WD (also Colorado Crew Cab 4WD) |
16 mpg | 14 / 19 | $4,200 |
Fuel cost at your prices
EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.47 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.
| Version | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
2.9L 4-cyl · RWD · 4-speed automatic | $3,193 | $15,964 |
2.9L 4-cyl · RWD · 5-speed manual | $3,193 | $15,964 |
2.9L 4-cyl · 4WD · 4-speed automatic | $3,352 | $16,762 |
2.9L 4-cyl · 4WD · 5-speed manual | $3,352 | $16,762 |
3.7L 5-cyl · 4WD · 4-speed automatic | $3,529 | $17,645 |
3.7L 5-cyl · RWD · 4-speed automatic | $3,529 | $17,645 |
3.7L 5-cyl · 4WD · 4-speed automatic · Cab Chassis inc | $3,725 | $18,625 |
3.7L 5-cyl · RWD · 4-speed automatic · Cab Chassis inc | $3,944 | $19,721 |
5.3L 8-cyl · RWD · 4-speed automatic | $3,944 | $19,721 |
5.3L 8-cyl · 4WD · 4-speed automatic | $4,191 | $20,953 |
At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.
Chevrolet Colorado MPG by model year
The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 20 to 22 mpg (2010 to 2012, 2015 to 2026); highest in 2015. Diesel: 23 to 25 mpg (2016 to 2022); highest in 2016.
- Best gas version
- Best diesel version
2010: gas 21 mpg · diesel not offeredTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Best gas version | Best diesel version |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21 | – |
| 2011 | 21 | – |
| 2012 | 21 | – |
| 2013 | – | – |
| 2014 | – | – |
| 2015 | 22 | – |
| 2016 | 22 | 25 |
| 2017 | 22 | 25 |
| 2018 | 22 | 25 |
| 2019 | 22 | 23 |
| 2020 | 22 | 23 |
| 2021 | 22 | 23 |
| 2022 | 22 | 23 |
| 2023 | 22 | – |
| 2024 | 22 | – |
| 2025 | 20 | – |
| 2026 | 21 | – |
Every Colorado year's ratings in one table
How the 2010 Colorado compares
2010 midsize pickups covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.
| 2010 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: gas |
24 mpg | 24 mpg | $2,800 |
Best: gas |
22 mpg | 22 mpg | $3,050 |
Chevrolet Colorado This page Best: gas |
21 mpg | 21 mpg | $3,200 |
Best: gas |
21 mpg | 21 mpg | $3,200 |
Best: gas |
17 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,950 |
2010 Colorado recalls and complaints
Questions
Does 4WD lower the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado's gas mileage?
Sometimes. On versions that differ only in drive, the gap ranges from 0 to 1 mpg combined: the 2.9L 4-cyl gets 21 mpg combined with two-wheel drive and 20 with 4WD.
Does the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2010 Chevrolet Colorado version on regular gasoline.
Sources and method
- US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 29, 2026.
- EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.47, midgrade $5.07, premium $5.48, diesel $6.38 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
- Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Oct 2, 2026 and complaint file dated Oct 2, 2026.
Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.