2015 Chevrolet Colorado MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado is rated 16 to 22 mpg combined across 6 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.5L 4-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic.
EPA fuel economy
2015 Chevrolet Colorado · 6 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
22MPG combined
20 city 26 highway
$3,050 a year to fuel
2.5L 4-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic
Best version costs $3,250 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 $3,050 to $4,200 a year.
More complaints than a typical Colorado year
The 2015 drew 83 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 66 for a typical Colorado year.
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 2015 Colorado's recalls and problems
Every 2015 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic Best
EPA listing: Colorado 2WD |
22 mpg | 20 / 26 | $3,050 |
2.5L 4-cyl · RWD · 6-speed manual
EPA listing: Colorado 2WD |
22 mpg | 19 / 25 | $3,050 |
2.5L 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic
EPA listing: Colorado 4WD |
21 mpg | 19 / 24 | $3,200 |
3.6L 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic
EPA listing: Colorado 2WD |
21 mpg | 18 / 25 | $3,200 |
3.6L 6-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic
EPA listing: Colorado 4WD |
20 mpg | 17 / 24 | $3,350 |
3.6L 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic · Cab Chassis
EPA listing: Colorado Cab Chassis 2WD |
16 mpg | 15 / 18 | $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 |
|---|---|---|
2.5L 4-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic | $3,048 | $15,239 |
2.5L 4-cyl · RWD · 6-speed manual | $3,048 | $15,239 |
2.5L 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic | $3,193 | $15,964 |
3.6L 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic | $3,193 | $15,964 |
3.6L 6-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic | $3,353 | $16,763 |
3.6L 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic · Cab Chassis | $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
2015: gas 22 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 2015 Colorado compares
2015 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.
| 2015 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: gas |
22 mpg | 22 mpg | $3,050 |
Chevrolet Colorado This page Best: gas |
22 mpg | 22 mpg | $3,050 |
Best: gas |
21 mpg | 21 mpg | $3,200 |
2015 Colorado recalls and complaints
Questions
Does 4WD lower the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado's gas mileage?
Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, 4WD lowers the combined rating by 1 mpg: the 2.5L 4-cyl gets 22 mpg combined with two-wheel drive and 21 with 4WD.
Does the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2015 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.