How safe is the Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab?
Drivers of the 2017–2020 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab died at a rate of 23 per million registered vehicle years, 39% lower than the average of 38 for all vehicles. That makes it safer than most vehicles for its driver: it ranks 47th of 127 vehicles, safer than 63% of them, whether they're small cars, SUVs, pickups or minivans.
This is the most recent IIHS data for this model, covering 2017–2020 models. It doesn't appear in the newer 2023 study, often because it was redesigned or discontinued.
Where the Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab sits among all 127 vehicles
Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab (bar is the 95% range)Every other ranked vehicleDashed line: average of 38
The rate is based on plenty of data, so this ranking is reliable.
2WD vs. 4WD
IIHS rates each drivetrain separately. The score above combines them, weighting the version with more data more heavily.
| Version | Deaths* | 95% range |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab 2WD | 36 | 10–62 |
| Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab 4WD | 21 | 10–32 |
Vehicles ranked near the Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab
These are the vehicles just above and below it on the all-class ranking. Notice they aren't all the same type: the ranking compares every vehicle against every other one. Ranks use each rate after adjusting for how much data is behind it, so a rate of 0 from a few vehicles can rank below a slightly higher rate from many. Why.
| Rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Mercedes-Benz GLA Class 4WDLuxury SUV · Small | 20 | 66 |
| 45 | Ford F-250 SuperCab 4WDPickup · Very large | 22 | 65 |
| 46 | Volkswagen Atlas 4WDSUV · Midsize | 20 | 63 |
| 47 | Chevrolet Colorado Crew CabPickup · Small | 23 | 63 |
| 48 | Subaru Impreza wagonWagon / minivan · Small | 23 | 62 |
| 49 | GMC YukonSUV · Large | 23 | 62 |
| 50 | Ford Explorer 4WDSUV · Midsize | 22 | 61 |
How it compares with other pickups
Among the 24 pickups ranked, the Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab is 8th. The safest pickups are below. See all pickups.
| Pickups rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GMC Canyon Crew Cab 4WDPickup · Small | 5 | 97 |
| 2 | Toyota Tacoma Double Cab long bed 4WDPickup · Small | 6 | 88 |
| 3 | Toyota Tundra Double Cab short bed 4WDPickup · Large | 12 | 77 |
| 4 | Ford Ranger Crew Cab 4WDPickup · Small | 14 | 73 |
| 5 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab 4WDPickup · Large | 14 | 73 |
| 8 | Chevrolet Colorado Crew CabPickup · Small | 23 | 63 |
Common questions
Is the Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab a safe vehicle?
By real-world driver deaths, the Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab is safer than most vehicles for its driver. Its driver death rate of 23 per million registered vehicle years is 39% lower than the average, and it ranks 47th of 127 vehicles across all classes.
How does the Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab compare with other pickups?
It ranks 8th of 24 pickups. The safest is the GMC Canyon Crew Cab 4WD, with a rate of 5.
Is the 2WD or 4WD Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab safer?
The 4WD version had the lower driver death rate (2WD: 36, 4WD: 21). Their ranges overlap, so the difference may be down to chance.
Why is this different from the Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab's crash-test rating?
Crash-test stars only compare vehicles of similar size and weight, so a 5-star small car and a 5-star SUV aren't equally safe. This ranking uses real-world driver death rates, which can be compared across every class.
* Driver deaths per million registered vehicle years. A registered vehicle year is one vehicle registered for one year.