2017 Chevrolet Colorado problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 146 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado, most often about transmission & drivetrain. There is 1 recall for this model year.

Complaints
146
Recalls
1
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Median mileage
34,000 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Transmission & Drivetrain is the most-reported problem area, named in 66 of 146 complaints (45%).
  • Electrical System (36) and engine (21) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 34,000 mi.
  • Owners reported 4 crashes, 0 fires and 4 injuries.
  • The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado has 1 recall on file.
  • It ranks 4th of 20 Chevrolet Colorado model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 73% fewer complaints than the 2016 model year (546).

2017 Chevrolet Colorado problems by category

  • Transmission & Drivetrain · 1 crash
    66 complaints
  • Electrical System · 1 crash
    36 complaints
  • Engine
    21 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    16 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    12 complaints
  • Steering
    12 complaints
  • Brakes
    8 complaints
  • Airbags · 3 crashes
    7 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts · 2 crashes
    5 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    4 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    2 complaints
  • Suspension
    2 complaints
  • Body & Structure · 1 crash
    1 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    1 complaints
  • Lighting
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Power train63
Electrical system34
Engine19
Unknown or other16
Steering12
Fuel/propulsion system11
Service brakes7
Air bags6

When problems happen (mileage)

5Under 10k1610k–30k3330k–60k860k–100k1100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2017 Chevrolet Colorado complaints that list mileage.

2017 Chevrolet Colorado recalls (1)

  • Recall 18V358000May 31, 2018895 vehicles
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.

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

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.

NHTSA 5-Star safety ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2017 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
2017 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
2017 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
2017 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆

Recent 2017 Chevrolet Colorado complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Jul 21, 202639,200 miOHTransmission & Drivetrain
    The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered and vibrated abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the contact was made aware of a technical service bulletin which included replacing the transmission fluid. The transmission fluid was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that recently the transmission started slipping and the vehicle was taken to the…
    NHTSA complaint #11751766 · source
  2. Filed Jul 4, 2026TXFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    There is a major fuel line leak just before the high pressure fuel pump. It appears that the fuel line aggressively rubbed against an A/C line component (looks like a muffler/canister). This rubbing created a huge hole in the high pressure fuel line, causing diesel to spray everywhere on the driver side of the engine compartment. This causes a massive safety issue due to diesel fuel uncontrollably spraying onto hot engine components. In my own research, this seems to be a…
    NHTSA complaint #11748282 · source
  3. Filed Mar 31, 2026MNEngine
    On or about 02/09/2026, the vehicle experienced a catastrophic failure directly related to a known defect identified in Technical Service Bulletin 19-NA-066. The engine "sucked" in the oil filter due to a poor design on GM's part. The stand pipe was not present apparently, and must have broken off at some point. This bulletin acknowledges an issue affecting this vehicle platform. This should have been recalled to address this engineering flaw that GM acknowledged in their…
    NHTSA complaint #11728202 · source
  4. Filed Mar 9, 2026AZBrakes
    On Wednesday, February 18th, I was driving on the freeway, usual heavy traffic right off of it at 5:00pm. When exiting and merging onto the street, I pressed on my break to slow down and meet the speed of traffic, but my breaks felt hard, I struggled pressing it down, and my car wasn’t slowing down. I was able to swerve off into a dirt patch next to the road. Then I panicked, unable to find where my emergency break was, I put my car in park and it eventually came to a stop.…
    NHTSA complaint #11723086 · source
  5. Filed Feb 16, 2026NYOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers
    The heating blend door broke making the heater unusable. I cant defrost/defog my windows to see in February in New york...its a very common problem with this vehicle and the cost to repair is over 3000
    NHTSA complaint #11718200 · source
  6. Filed Feb 15, 2026PAElectrical SystemOther / Unknown
    Infotainment system will start changing on the screen to navigation and also on the odometer screen to audio settings. After turning vehicle off it will seem like a reset then do it again. A big distraction. Has done this multiple times in the last 3 months.
    NHTSA complaint #11718116 · source
  7. Filed Feb 14, 2026OHTransmission & Drivetrain
    *Transmission wiring harness - Not avail for inspection since it has been repaired *Repaired before complete failure. *Yes, repaired by Chevrolet Dealership *No *Yes, engine light - diagnosed as Code P0700, PO711 - transmission fluid temp performance failure. Monitor fluid temp. Temp readiing is erratic drops from 120 to lower temp. Perform circuit verification. Fluid temp sensor failure. Light appeared a few days before repair on 9-8 to 9-11, 2025. Mileage at time of repair…
    NHTSA complaint #11717982 · source
  8. Filed Jan 29, 2026FLEngine
    The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the A/C unit stopped working, with the check engine warning light illuminated. On several occasions, while the vehicle was turned off, the cooling fan ran for approximately 2-3 minutes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, and determined that the engine coolant thermostat had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
    NHTSA complaint #11714196 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. 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