2022 Chevrolet Colorado

small pickup / Crew cab pickup

Crashworthiness

Rating overview
Evaluation criteria	Rating
Small overlap front: driver-side
Small overlap front: passenger-side
Moderate overlap front: original test
Moderate overlap front: updated test
Side: original test
Side: updated test
Roof strength
Head restraints & seats

Crash avoidance & mitigation

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Headlights
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle
Optional system	Basic
Front crash prevention: pedestrian (day)	Not available
Front crash prevention: pedestrian (night)	Not available

Seat belts & child restraints

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Seat belt reminders
LATCH ease of use

Other available safety features

Optional lane departure warning

Key

G
Good
A
Acceptable
M
Marginal
P
Poor

Superior
Advanced
Basic

Some ratings use a scale of Poor to Good. Others range from Basic to Superior.

Small overlap front: driver-side

Rating applies to 2017-22 models

Tested vehicle: 2017 Chevrolet Colorado LT Crew Cab 2wd

The Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon Crew Cab were redesigned for the 2015 model year after a two-year absence from the market. Beginning with the 2017 model year, the A-pillar, door lower hinge pillar, and door sill were reinforced to improve occupant protection in small overlap frontal crashes.

Evaluation criteria	Rating

Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Action shot taken during the driver-side small overlap frontal crash test.

The dummy's position in relation to the door frame, steering wheel, and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained reasonably well.

The frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to keep the head from coming close to any stiff structure or outside objects that could cause injury.

Intrusion into the driver's space was reasonably well controlled, and risk of injuries to the dummy's legs and feet was low.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEN1703
Lower occupant compartment
Lower hinge pillar max (cm)	12
Footrest (cm)	14
Left toepan (cm)	9
Brake pedal (cm)	11
Parking brake (cm)	15
Rocker panel lateral average (cm)	3
Upper occupant compartment
Steering column	5
Upper hinge pillar max (cm)	13
Upper dash (cm)	11
Lower instrument panel (cm)	9

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEN1703
Head
HIC-15	79
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.0
Extension bending moment (Nm)	5
Maximum Nij	0.21
Chest maximum compression (mm)	19
Femur (kN)
Left	2.7
Right	2.0
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	5
Right	9
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.39
Right	0.74
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	3.9
Right	2.2
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	98
Right	67

About the small overlap front test

Small overlap front: passenger-side

Rating applies to 2015-22 models

Tested vehicle: 2019 Chevrolet Colorado LT Crew Cab

The Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon Crew Cab were redesigned for the 2015 model year after a two-year absence from the market. Although the structure was reinforced starting with the 2017 model year on the driver side to improve occupant protection in small overlap frontal crashes, no such changes were made on the passenger side.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Action shot taken during the passenger-side small overlap frontal crash test.

The dummy's position in relation to the door frame and dashboard after the crash test indicates that the passenger's survival space was not maintained well.

The frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to keep the passenger dummy’s head from coming close to any stiff structure or outside objects that could cause injury.

Extensive intrusion of the dashboard, toepan, and door hinge pillar contributed to a significant risk of injury to the right lower leg and a moderate risk to the left lower leg and both knees.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEP1826
Lower occupant compartment
Lower hinge pillar max (cm)	26
Footrest (cm)	24
Right toepan (cm)	13
Center toepan (cm)	9
Rocker panel lateral average (cm)	0
Upper occupant compartment
Center dash (cm)	15
Upper hinge pillar max (cm)	21
Upper dash (cm)	19
Right lower dash (cm)	17

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEP1826
Head
HIC-15	113
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.3
Extension bending moment (Nm)	12
Maximum Nij	0.22
Chest maximum compression (mm)	17
Femur (kN)
Left	4.9
Right	5.2
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	15
Right	15
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	3
Right	5
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.88
Right	1.14
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	3.2
Right	5.7
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	70
Right	123

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEP1826
Head
HIC-15	50
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.5
Extension bending moment (Nm)	6
Maximum Nij	0.13
Chest maximum compression (mm)	23
Femur (kN)
Left	0.0
Right	0.1
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	0
Right	0
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.14
Right	0.20
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	0.9
Right	1.0
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	34
Right	29

About the small overlap front test

Moderate overlap front: original test

Rating applies to 2015-22 models

Tested vehicle: 2015 GMC Canyon SLT Crew Cab 4wd

The GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab were redesigned for the 2015 model year after a two-year absence from the market. Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by General Motors.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Leg/foot, left
Leg/foot, right
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTF1406
Footwell intrusion
Footrest (cm)	4
Left (cm)	5
Center (cm)	6
Right (cm)	6
Brake pedal (cm)	2
Instrument panel rearward movement
Left (cm)	0
Right (cm)	0
Steering column movement
Upward (cm)	-1
Rearward (cm)	-4
A-pillar rearward movement (cm)	0

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTF1406
Head
HIC-15	210
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.0
Extension bending moment (Nm)	16
Maximum Nij	0.22
Chest maximum compression (mm)	26
Legs
Femur force - left (kN)	2.2
Femur force - right (kN)	0.7
Knee displacement - left (mm)	9
Knee displacement - right (mm)	2
Maximum tibia index - left	0.60
Maximum tibia index - right	0.25
Tibia axial force - left (kN)	2.4
Tibia axial force - right (kN)	1.8
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	90
Right	63

About the original moderate overlap front test

Moderate overlap front: updated test

Rating applies to 2022 models

Tested vehicle: 2022 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 Crew Cab 4wd

The Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab was redesigned for the 2015 model year after a two-year absence from the market.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Thigh/hip
Leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics
Rear passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Thigh
Rear passenger restraints and dummy kinematics

View of the vehicle after the crash showing the airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.

The rear passenger dummy's head came close to contacting the front seatback, which increases the risk of head injuries.

Rear passenger dummy injury values indicate a moderate risk of injury to the head or neck and chest. During the crash, the shoulder belt remained in an ideal position on the dummy’s chest.

The rear passenger dummy's lap belt remained in the ideal position on the pelvis.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEF2215
Footwell intrusion
Footrest (cm)	2
Left (cm)	4
Center (cm)	4
Right (cm)	5
Brake pedal (cm)	4
Instrument panel rearward movement
Left (cm)	1
Right (cm)	1
Steering column movement
Upward (cm)	0
Rearward (cm)	-5
A-pillar rearward movement (cm)	0

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEF2215
Head
HIC-15	208
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.8
Extension bending moment (Nm)	10
Maximum Nij	0.17
Chest maximum compression (mm)	28
Femur (kN)
Left	0.1
Right	0.2
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	0
Right	0
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.25
Right	0.25
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	1.7
Right	1.7
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	51
Right	52

Test ID	CEF2215
Head
HIC-15 for head contact during forward excursion	no contact
Peak gs at hard contact	64
Neck
Tension (kN)	2.6
Compression (kN)	1.7
Maximum Nij for head contact during forward excursion	no contact
Chest
Chest index	44
Shoulder belt tension (kN)	7.3
Thigh (kN)
Left femur compression	0.1
Right femur compression	0.1

About the moderate overlap front test

February 2024 adjustment to rating criteria

Side: original test

Rating applies to 2015-22 models

Tested vehicle: 2017 Chevrolet Colorado LT Crew Cab 2wd

The Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon Crew Cab were redesigned for the 2015 model year after a two-year absence from the market.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis/leg
Driver head protection
Rear passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis/leg
Rear passenger head protection

View of the vehicle and barrier just after the crash test.

View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.

Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side curtain airbag.

Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy’s head was protected by the side airbag.

Technical measurements for this test

Test ID	CES1701
B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm)	-21.0
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline.

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CES1701
Head HIC-15	183
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.3
Compression (kN)	0.7
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	34
Lateral force (kN)	1.2
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	36
Average deflection (mm)	34
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	4.25
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.57
Pelvis
Iliac force (kN)	1.6
Acetabulum force (kN)	2.3
Combined force (kN)	3.8
Left femur
L-M force (kN)	0.9
L-M moment (Nm)	43
A-P moment (Nm)	18

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CES1701
Head HIC-15	85
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.2
Compression (kN)	0.3
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	42
Lateral force (kN)	2.1
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	35
Average deflection (mm)	30
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	4.33
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.62
Pelvis
Iliac force (kN)	0.8
Acetabulum force (kN)	1.2
Combined force (kN)	1.5
Left femur
L-M force (kN)	0.3
L-M moment (Nm)	106
A-P moment (Nm)	-40

About the original side crash test

Side: updated test

Rating applies to 2015-22 models

Tested vehicle: 2022 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 Crew Cab 4wd

The Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon Crew Cab were redesigned for the 2015 model year after a two-year absence from the market.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis
Driver head protection
Rear passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis
Rear passenger head protection

View of the vehicle just after the crash test.

View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.

Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side airbags.

Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy’s head was protected by the side airbag.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CES2225
B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm)	-16.0
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline.

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CES2225
Head
HIC-15	69
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.6
Compression (kN)	0.4
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	19
Lateral force (kN)	0.9
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	27
Average deflection (mm)	24
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	4.09
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.35
Pelvis
Combined force (kN)	4.1

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CES2225
Head
HIC-15	171
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.2
Compression (kN)	0.9
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	39
Lateral force (kN)	1.6
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	32
Average deflection (mm)	20
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	3.84
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.34
Pelvis
Combined force (kN)	3.1

About the side crash test

Roof strength

Rating applies to 2015-22 models

Tested vehicle: 2017 Chevrolet Colorado LT Crew Cab 2wd

Overall evaluation
Curb weight	4,162 lbs
Peak force	21,460 lbs
Strength-to-weight ratio	5.16

About the roof strength test

Head restraints & seats

Seat type: Power cloth seat

Overall evaluation
Dynamic rating
Seat/head restraint geometry

Technical measurements for this test

Seat type	Power cloth seat
Geometry
Backset (mm)	26
Distance below top of head (mm)	34
Seat design parameters
Pass/fail	Pass
Max T1 acceleration (g)	11.5
Head contact time (ms)	60
Force rating	1
Neck forces
Max neck shear force (N)	15
Max neck tension (N)	414

About the head restraint & seat test
Currently, IIHS tests apply only to front seats.

Headlights

Ratings are given for 2 different headlight variations available on this vehicle.

Trim level(s)

Z71 trim
LT trim equipped with Luxury package
ZR2 trim

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Low-beam headlight type	Halogen projector
High-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	No
Overall rating
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:

Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the left side of the road and fair on the right side. On curves, visibility was fair on both right curves and inadequate on both left curves.

The low beams created excessive glare.

High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and inadequate on the left side. On curves, visibility was fair on the gradual right curve and inadequate on the sharp right and both left curves.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Trim level(s)	Z71 trim LT trim equipped with Luxury package ZR2 trim
Low-beam headlight type	Halogen projector
High-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	No
Overall rating Applies to 2016-22 models

LOW BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)	Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge	88.0 m	81.8%
Straightaway left edge	56.6 m	81.8%
250m radius right curve, right edge	57.9 m	77.9%
250m radius left curve, left edge	49.1 m	7.5%
150m radius right curve, right edge	45.9 m	115.7%
150m radius left curve, left edge	41.3 m	None

HIGH BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge	164.1 m
Straightaway left edge	120.5 m
250m radius right curve, right edge	69.0 m
250m radius left curve, left edge	64.8 m
150m radius right curve, right edge	49.4 m
150m radius left curve, left edge	47.4 m

Trim level(s)

WT trim
LT trim

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Low-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
High-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	No
Overall rating
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:

Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was inadequate on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.

The low beams never exceeded glare limits.

High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was fair on the right side of the road and inadequate on the left side. On curves, visibility was fair on the gradual left curve and inadequate on the sharp left and both right curves.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Trim level(s)	WT trim LT trim
Low-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
High-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	No
Overall rating Applies to 2016-22 models

LOW BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)	Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge	37.6 m	None
Straightaway left edge	25.0 m	None
250m radius right curve, right edge	35.5 m	None
250m radius left curve, left edge	28.8 m	None
150m radius right curve, right edge	32.1 m	None
150m radius left curve, left edge	27.7 m	None

HIGH BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge	137.2 m
Straightaway left edge	121.0 m
250m radius right curve, right edge	63.4 m
250m radius left curve, left edge	66.1 m
150m radius right curve, right edge	47.0 m
150m radius left curve, left edge	49.7 m

About the headlight evaluation

Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle

System details

Optional Forward Collision Alert

Package name

Optional Safety Package

Overall evaluation

Applies to 2015-22 models

Basic

with optional equipment

This system meets the requirements for forward collision warning.
Autobrake not available.

About the original front crash prevention test

Seat belt reminders

Rating applies to 2022 models

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Front row
Unbelted occupant alert (audible & visual)
Initiation time
Duration	Negligible (under 8 seconds)
Volume
Audio frequency
Second row
Startup status alert (visual)	None

Technical measurements for this test

About the seat belt reminder evaluation

Child seat anchors

Rating applies to 2017-22 models

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	LT
Seat type	cloth

This vehicle has 2 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.

It has 1 additional seating position with a tether anchor only.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	LT
Seat type	cloth

Rating icon	Rating
G	Good
A	Acceptable
M	Marginal
P	Poor
	Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated.
thether anchor symbol	Tether anchor
lower anchor symbol	Lower anchors
shared lower achors symbol	Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s)
	No hardware available

Details by seating position

Position	Rating
1
1	Tether anchor
	hard-to-find location
	other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors
2
2	Tether anchor
	hard-to-find location
	other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	none available
3
3	Tether anchor
	hard-to-find location
	other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors

Technical measurements for this test

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	2-4
Force (lbs)	23
Clearance angle (degrees)	70
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	0-2
Force (lbs)	29
Clearance angle (degrees)	82
Tether anchor
Location	Back wall
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	No
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Lower anchor A
No lower latch for this seat position
Lower anchor B
No lower latch for this seat position
Tether anchor
Location	Back wall
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	No
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	2-4
Force (lbs)	27
Clearance angle (degrees)	76
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	2-4
Force (lbs)	25
Clearance angle (degrees)	74
Tether anchor
Location	Back wall
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	No
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

About the child seat anchor evaluation

Background cabin sound pressure level at 24 km/h	50 dB
Audible signal sound pressure level at 24 km/h	68 dB
Difference between background and signal	18.2 dB
Background cabin sound pressure level at 40 km/h	54 dB
Audible signal sound pressure level at 40 km/h	68 dB
Difference between background and signal	13.2 dB
Dominant audio frequency	750 Hz