2022 Chevrolet Colorado electrical system problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 11, 202654,500 miMNElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Colorado. The stated that after shifting to park(P), the contact was unable to immediately remove the key from the ignition switch. After several attempts, the contact was able to turn the ignition switch to the off position and remove the key. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the shifter assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was 54,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11763603 · source
2. Filed Jul 30, 2026MIElectrical SystemSteering

   Loss of power steering, Truck repaired by GM dealer, he stated it was the same failure mode described in Recall notice N2023254 10. The repair even though the same as the previous failures was not covered by GM because my VIN was not in GMs recall notice. Looking at this website there a number of reports of power steering failures for later model Colorado and Canyons that were not covered by the recall. Either GMs fix was not effective, or they did not select the right VIN…

   NHTSA complaint #11753756 · source
3. Filed Jun 23, 202623,750 miNHElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, it was difficult to remove the key from ignition switch. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was a recurring failure. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that parts were on a national back order. The manufacturer was not made aware of failure. The failure mileage was 23,750.

   NHTSA complaint #11745892 · source
4. Filed Jun 19, 2026MTElectrical System

   key will not release from ignition. I will put the truck in park but the computer will not read that it is in park, so the key can only be rotated to the accessory position. This has been confirmed by the dealership. No codes are coming up nor any lights on the dash.

   NHTSA complaint #11745203 · source
5. Filed Jun 11, 2026CAElectrical SystemEngine

   Issue 1: Cooling Fan Remained On After Engine Shutdown Component or system involved: Engine cooling system and fan control system, including the radiator cooling fan, fan relay, coolant temperature sensor, wiring, or engine control module (ECM). The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. What happened: After turning off the engine, the radiator cooling fan remained running continuously for approximately five minutes and would not shut off as expected. No warning…

   NHTSA complaint #11743496 · source
6. Filed May 29, 2026TXElectrical System

   My key was getting stuck in the ignition back in 2024 and the dealership replaced my shifter assembly. I am now having the same issue later after 2 years and I am out of warranty and now having to pay out of pocket. My sister has the same truck, year and color and had hers replaced. Also the service advisor said they’ve had two others come in with the same truck and had the same issue. I am unable to remove my key for quite some time once it gets stuck and I called Chevrolet…

   NHTSA complaint #11740942 · source
7. Filed May 14, 2026NMElectrical System

   When turning off the ignition, the key will not go all the way "off" and the key will not release. If I turn the ignition back on and drive forward and backwards and SLOWLY put the vehicle into Park, and then attempt to turn off the vehicle, it will occasionally allow it at that point. It appears to be a disconnect of the system recognizing the vehicle is truly in Park and when it isn't and thereby releasing the ignition off function. the engine does shut off but I think it…

   NHTSA complaint #11737826 · source
8. Filed Mar 13, 2026WVElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   Unknown on first appear - key gets stuck in the ignition. This happened for the first time shortly after we bought it. It was still under warranty and the Chevrolet dealership in Washington PA fixed it. We paid to have it fixed and now it’s out again and we can’t get our key out of the ignition and we sit there forever trying to get it to work. Restarting vehicle etc. We had an appointment the other day and sat there well over a half hour trying to remove the key from the…

   NHTSA complaint #11724169 · source
9. Filed Oct 6, 2025OHElectrical SystemSteering

   i am unable to remove the key from the ignition. i have to start the vehicle numerous times all while shifting the gear shifter back and forth between drive and park. after several attempts the key will finally release.

   NHTSA complaint #11691660 · source
10. Filed Sep 9, 20254,600 miOHElectrical System

    The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was providing an inaccurate fuel reading. The contact stated that the fuel gauge indicated that there was more fuel in the tank than there was. Additionally, the contact stated that the fuel gauge read Empty(E) intermittently while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the fuel sensor kit was replaced several times; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to…

    NHTSA complaint #11685913 · source
11. Filed Nov 13, 2024COElectrical System

    Chevy shifter control gets stuck in a position that does not allow the car to recognize when it is in park and release the key out of the ignition switch. Yes, it is available upon request. Safety is at risk as the vehicle is not recognizing when the car is in park, could lead to further problems when in park. The problem occurs more often than not when switching the car into park, car must be turned back on on off multiple times to release the key or popping the shift…

    NHTSA complaint #11624952 · source
12. Filed Nov 11, 2024NYElectrical System

    While driving, infotainment console/screen is over written with an INTERACTIVE screen demanding the driver to acknowledge privacy policy. INTERACTIVE while DRIVING. What kind of idiot thinks it's a good thing to distract a driver to fulfill a legal point??

    NHTSA complaint #11624604 · 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