2015 Chevrolet Colorado electrical system problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Aug 10, 2026ARDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemSteering

   The electric power steering assembly has failed. I will be driving and my power steering will cut out with no warning, the sensor light is on constantly. Turning it off will sometimes fix it but not for long. It will affect my cruise control at times as well

   NHTSA complaint #11755892 · source
2. Filed May 26, 2026292,500 miALElectrical System

   Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that they discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 193,073. The contact began having unknown issues with the vehicle and obtained a Carfax report. The report indicated the vehicle was due for an oil change. The report indicated the mileage was 292,500. The Birmingham police department was contacted…

   NHTSA complaint #11740005 · source
3. Filed Jan 15, 2026INElectrical SystemSteering

   Had safety recall for loss of power steering repair done in November of 2021. First incident: Leaving a grocery store parking lot, loss of power steering made the steering nearly impossible at low speeds. Message on display said to have steering serviced and dinged. Had a tow truck come and take it to the same dealership that did the repair. Low voltage code was reset, power steering was returned. Dealership wanted $2.3k to repair. Second incident: One month later, pulling…

   NHTSA complaint #11711069 · source
4. Filed Dec 16, 2025199,106 miKYElectrical SystemSteering

   The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of automotive power. The power steering message was displayed on the instrument panel. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 199,106.

   NHTSA complaint #11705285 · source
5. Filed Oct 17, 2025NJElectrical SystemSteering

   I’m having an issue with my power steering assist. It just goes out while I’m driving. I almost hit a telephone pole one day almost 2 cars two other times. It started about seven months ago when you pull over shut off the truck open the door to break continuity for the electrical system close the door and start it. It goes back to working normal. It’s gotta be part of the connections underneath the power steering assembly unit itself, but there is no recall for my specific…

   NHTSA complaint #11694200 · source
6. Filed Jan 17, 2025OHElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Engine Control module-PO442 leak detected and PO496 Evaporated Emission System Flow during non-purge. Also, Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module -1.B1425-03 Control module power circuit. When we fill the gas tank it takes multiple times to start And Stalls While Driving, almost causing accidents. We have diagnostic report by Firestone, Advanced Auto. First believed gas cap problem when started 2020-2021?Problem has become more constant to point of us not being…

   NHTSA complaint #11636509 · source
7. Filed May 9, 2024TXElectrical SystemSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

   Power steering assist is occasionally lost and makes vehicles hard to manuver. If the car is turned off and restarted the problem is momentarily fixed but happens again at random.

   NHTSA complaint #11587934 · source
8. Filed Apr 27, 2024TXElectrical SystemSteering

   The power steering system stopped working while the vehicle was in motion. The issue is identical to the issue noted under campaign 21V213000, and effects a 2015 model year vehicle, however my VIN was not included in the recall

   NHTSA complaint #11585589 · source
9. Filed Apr 3, 2024UTElectrical System

   Had 3 instances of loss of power steering while driving, first time at 5-10 mph, 4/2/2024, then on way home 2 times speeds approx. 45 mph. When checked with a vehicle diagnostic machine it was learned that I had a Loss Of Power Steering Assist. I was then informed that there was a recall for the same problem in 2021, however the recall was VIN specific, and my VIN was not part of the recall, yet it is the same problem. Extreme safety hazard and I've been quoted a fix/repair…

   NHTSA complaint #11580840 · source
10. Filed Jul 16, 2023NJDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemSteering

    While driving at any speed I lose steering assistance through electronic steering. Which makes steering very difficult. A warning comes on the dash, warning of Dangerous conditions

    NHTSA complaint #11532541 · source
11. Filed Jan 4, 2023TXDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

    Unknown- the radio changes stations without being touch and GPS is not working correctly making travel unsafe and it changes all settings without being touched like vehicle and everything that's connected to it.

    NHTSA complaint #11500215 · source
12. Filed Jul 29, 2022ILElectrical System

    After having the latest recall repair done on my truck which involved working within the steering column, the key gets VERY HOT and STICKS/HANGS. This was not an issue until the recall "fix". I had the key tumbler replaced, I was told this may fix the problem, but it didn't.

    NHTSA complaint #11476488 · source

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. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology