Model year guide

2021 Chevrolet colorado zr2

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Chevrolet colorado zr2 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2021 Chevrolet colorado zr2 — representative photo
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2021 Chevrolet colorado zr2 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined17–19 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2021 Chevrolet colorado zr2 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2021 Chevrolet colorado zr2.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2021 Chevrolet colorado zr2 MPG & running costs

Combined17–19 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway20 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,500
EPA size classSmall Pickup Trucks 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd or Automatic 8-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$10,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2021 Chevrolet colorado zr2 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$22,500
Fuel only$22,500
Per mile$0.30

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2021 Chevrolet colorado zr2 trims & engines on record

Trims
ZR2
Engines
3.6L 6-cyl

2021 Chevrolet colorado zr2 vehicles on record

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2021 Chevrolet colorado zr2 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Chevrolet colorado zr2 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2021 Chevrolet colorado zr2. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Chevrolet colorado zr2 get?

The 2021 Chevrolet colorado zr2 has U.S. EPA estimates of 17–19 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.