Chevrolet Colorado problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 1,808 owner complaints and 24 recalls on file for the Chevrolet Colorado (2005–2026). The 2016 Colorado has the most serious complaints, most often about steering.

Complaints
1,808
Recalls
24
Model years
20
Worst year
2016

Complaints by model year

14200511720076820093102011112732015546146201712912420198577202156136202312327202516
NHTSA complaints per Chevrolet Colorado model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Chevrolet Colorado years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2016 Chevrolet Colorado — 546 complaints, 7 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Steering
  2. 2015 Chevrolet Colorado — 273 complaints, 8 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Steering
  3. 2019 Chevrolet Colorado — 124 complaints, 3 crashes, 4 fires; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain
  4. 2017 Chevrolet Colorado — 146 complaints, 4 crashes; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain
  5. 2024 Chevrolet Colorado — 123 complaints, 6 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Electrical System

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2010 (3 complaints).

Every Chevrolet Colorado model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 Colorado160001Electrical System
2025 Colorado271011Brakes
2024 Colorado1236153Electrical System
2023 Colorado1362063Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2022 Colorado561011Electrical System
2021 Colorado776141Brakes
2020 Colorado851340Transmission & Drivetrain
2019 Colorado1243490Transmission & Drivetrain
2018 Colorado1292211Transmission & Drivetrain
2017 Colorado1464041Transmission & Drivetrain
2016 Colorado5467114Steering
2015 Colorado2738167Steering
2012 Colorado111102Electrical System
2011 Colorado102025Brakes
2010 Colorado30002Electrical System
2009 Colorado80101Body & Structure
2008 Colorado60001Body & Structure
2007 Colorado71001Lighting
2006 Colorado110101Electrical System
2005 Colorado141001Body & Structure

Most common Chevrolet Colorado problem areas (all years)

  • Steering
    732 complaints
  • Electrical System
    363 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    301 complaints
  • Engine
    204 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    173 complaints
  • Brakes
    171 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    67 complaints
  • Lighting
    41 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    41 complaints
  • Airbags
    40 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Chevrolet Colorado received by NHTSA each month.

Chevrolet Colorado recalls

  • Recall 26V114000Feb 26, 20265,861 vehiclesModel years 2025–2026

    Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  • Recall 24V703000Sep 19, 2024151 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024

    Risk: A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 24V491000Jun 28, 20248,622 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 24V366000May 23, 202456 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: A tire label that does not accurately reflect the installed tires may result in the installation of incorrectly sized tires. In addition, the TPMS may not warn the driver of a drop in tire pressure. Both of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V237000Mar 28, 202417 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: Damaged bolts may loosen or break, which can result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V133000Feb 22, 202455,755 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: Unexpected automatic emergency braking can cause the vehicle to abruptly stop or slow down, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V375000May 26, 20221,631 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  • Recall 21V213000Mar 25, 202160,681 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: A loss of power steering, particularly at lower speeds increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V811000Dec 23, 2020470 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V358000May 31, 2018895 vehiclesModel years 2016–2018

    Risk: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 17V621000Oct 5, 201716 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

    Risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.

  • Recall 16V125000Mar 2, 20161,579 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V054000Feb 1, 20162,988 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: A loss or reduction in power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V807000Dec 1, 20158,763 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If the console compartment door does not remain closed in a crash, the contents stored in the console may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 15V278000May 12, 201524,380 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If the vehicle experiences a brake fluid leak it can increase the stopping distance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 15V267000May 8, 201549,980 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If the seat-frame attachment hooks are not secured properly, the seat may not be adequately anchored to the vehicle, and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant could be at an increased risk of an injury.

  • Recall 15V157000Mar 18, 201540 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If the inflator separates from the back plate in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, this may cause the air bag or steering wheel components to separate and be propelled into the interior compartment, potentially seriously injuring the driver or other occupants. Additionally, the air bag may fail to properly inflate, increasing the risk of injury to the driver.

  • Recall 14V645000Oct 9, 20142,283 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If the driver air bag does not deploy as designed, there is an increased risk of driver injury in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment.

  • Recall 12V594000Dec 19, 2012118,800 vehiclesModel years 2010–2012

    Risk: If the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. During vehicle operation, this could obstruct the view of the driver and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 11V552000Nov 17, 20115,593 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: The loose connections may cause the driver to not receive a visual or audible warning that the driver seat belt is not fastened, thereby increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 11V337000Jun 28, 20116,768 vehiclesModel years 2011

    Risk: The driver may not be able to restart the vehicle, and the vehicle could roll away as the driver or other occupants exit the vehicle or have exited, resulting in the possibility of the vehicle striking them or someone around the vehicle, or could result in a crash without prior warning.

  • Recall 11V276000May 6, 20114,674 vehiclesModel years 2011

    Risk: Driver visibility could be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 11V007000Jan 6, 201130,566 vehiclesModel years 2011

    Risk: The driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning.

  • Recall 10V575000Nov 18, 2010192,676 vehiclesModel years 2005–2011

    Risk: Both nhtsa and gm discourage placement of a child in a front seat. Nevertheless, there are individual circumstances that may require placement of a child in a restraint in the front center seating position of this vehicle that does not offer a rear seat. Lack of access to the top tether anchor and a lack of instructions as to how to use it, may result in improper installation of a child restraint. Improper installation of a child restraint can result in a reduction in the restraint's performance in the event of a crash and an increased risk of injury or death to the child seated in the restraint.

Other Chevrolet models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology