2019 Chevrolet Colorado transmission & drivetrain problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Aug 28, 2026PATransmission & Drivetrain

   When driving at a slow speed truck seemed to die down and not want to shift to next gears. Truck appeared to shake when pressing on the gas lightly.

   NHTSA complaint #11760462 · source
2. Filed Aug 27, 2026PATransmission & Drivetrain

   The vehicle experienced severe transmission hesitation, rough shifting, and shuddering early on, which was brought to a Chevrolet dealership under factory warranty at 16,875 miles (April 2021). The issue was reproduced by the dealer at that time. The transmission has now suffered a complete failure at 97,277 miles, creating an immediate driving and safety hazard due to loss of propulsion while operating the vehicle. The failed transmission and vehicle are currently available…

   NHTSA complaint #11760140 · source
3. Filed Aug 21, 2026NCTransmission & Drivetrain

   Transmission is shuddering, I had a transmission flush done, and a tune up, and neither helped. I am concerned the transmission is going to go out while driving, especially in a busy intersection and cause an accident. I have had problems with the vehicle no accelerating when need going uphill to get out of the way of traffic when turning. Problem is duplicated every day until I can get it fixed. It has been looked at by a dealership and other personal mechanic shops. No…

   NHTSA complaint #11758641 · source
4. Filed Mar 30, 2026TNTransmission & Drivetrain

   Torque converter shutter makes vehicle lunge forward while driving. Feels like something pushes you from behind. On a wet road and especially in a curve this could cause rear wheels to slide.

   NHTSA complaint #11727884 · source
5. Filed Jan 11, 2026NVOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   I experienced shuttering when accelerating, leaving Treasure Island garage. I got on the freeway and drove 11 miles. I experienced shuttering again after waiting at a red light. I experienced final shuttering after reaching another red light. Had it towed to the dealership and was told that the transmission was no longer operational. Truck was 5.5 years old with a little over 60k miles. I was on the way to pick up my daughter and thankfully, she was not in the truck when…

   NHTSA complaint #11710266 · source
6. Filed Sep 16, 202580,000 miWITransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal rumbling sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the part not being available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11687603 · source
7. Filed Jul 14, 2025TXTransmission & Drivetrain

   Transmission Component: M5T: TRANSMISSION AUTO 8 SPD, 8L45 available for inspection. The vehicle shakes badly and shudders during acceleration and causes a brief inability to accelerate, often at higher speeds and with a great deal of rumbling and vibration. No other warning lamps, messages, or symptoms. The problem first appeared about 2 months ago. I recognized it as a persistent problem, and I was no longer comfortable driving the vehicle and feared that it would shut…

   NHTSA complaint #11673444 · source
8. Filed Jun 15, 2025TXTransmission & Drivetrain

   Vehicle will make a loud humming sound going 50 to 65mph and when letting off the gas pedal. It will stop when pressing on the gas pedal or when vehicle slows down below 50mph

   NHTSA complaint #11666988 · source
9. Filed Nov 20, 2024MITransmission & Drivetrain

   Transmission Issues — Shudder And Vibration; Stuttering; Vibration And Slams Into Gear At Low Speeds When Going Into Gear. Problem has been confirmed by a independent service center. No warning lights. No codes detected by service center. Bought in May of 2019. 47,000 miles. Noticed about two months ago,

   NHTSA complaint #11626320 · source
10. Filed Nov 13, 2024TXEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

    I purchased my 2019 Chevy Colorado Z71 new in Feb 2019 from a dealership. About two years ago I began having shifting issues from 1st to 2nd gear, it would shudder and seem almost stuck, this would only occur infrequently. Right after I hit 100,000 miles (about a year ago) I have had nothing but issues with the 8 speed transmission, my vehicle is unable to shift from 1st to 2nd without having the shudder occur, it feels like the whole truck is shaking and loses power at…

    NHTSA complaint #11625067 · source
11. Filed Oct 19, 2024MOTransmission & Drivetrain

    My vehicle has only 70,000 miles on it. My transmission began to shimmy and is getting worse and worse and several technicians have told me the transmission will have to be replaced. The parts are not available anywhere in the country to rebuild the parts of the transmission that are defective. Secondly I was told I could replace the transmission but there are no transmissions available in the entire country to repair my vehicle with. After investigation on the internet this…

    NHTSA complaint #11620753 · source
12. Filed Jun 3, 2024PATransmission & Drivetrain

    truck has intermittent vibration at highway speeds and they are getting worse. The dealer just called and said the torque converter was shot. That seems to be a great deal of the power train complaints

    NHTSA complaint #11592121 · 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