Chevrolet Colorado Complaints

3,652 consumer complaints on file.

#11517995April 20, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Car begins to shudder intermetiently if driven over 50 MP due to faulty factor installed transmission fluid, can cause panic when unaware of what is happening. Also can marginally effect handling.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11518002April 20, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Key gets stuck in the ignition switch. Will NOT turn all the way to off. Radio keeps playing, lights stay on, key can NOT be removed. Engine does turn off.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517799April 19, 2023
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The stabitrac system malfunctioned and went into low power mode while on the highway almost in an accident because of speed loss. The button to turn it off did nothing. Still unsure what caused this to malfunction but needs to be a way to override to maintain speed without power loss
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517584April 18, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The vehicle has an electronic issue where it does not recognize the original key to the car. It does not let you start the vehicle. There is a bad sensor in the ignition lock housing unit located where the key is inserted into the vehicle. This issue will nit let the driver start the car and the problem happens at random. For me it is 1 out of 20 times i try to start my vehicle it does not start due to this issue. This is a dangerous situation for me, as I live in a cold weather state in the US. I have been left stranded dozens of times because the car doesn’t recognize the key. If you search “chevy colorado passlock” hundreds of videos will come up, each video with thousands of views (from users like myself). GM charges hundreds to fix the issue. It is a well known issue with this vehicle. I fixed the issue myself. I replaced the faulty sensor and the issue is gone.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517650April 18, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
For at least 6 months now My ignition key goes in and starts normally. When parked the key goes back one notch and freezes. Cannot pull it out or put back to off position. This is sporadic. Have been to 2 Chevrolet dealers who simply stated they cannot duplicate the issue so they don't want to throw parts at it. On you tube there are many videos of how people are handling this.. If I had a emergency run to a hospital or something of a time constraint I cannot do it because i am stuck for at least a half hour until it moves again. Now about $280.00 into diagnostic fees that Chevrolet claims they know nothing about so they are doing nothing. Imagine that click the key 5 or 6 times video it and then say cannot duplicate the problem. I hope this leads to someone acknowledging an issue. Thanks
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517316April 16, 2023
STEERING
Power steering went out as I was driving
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517312April 16, 2023
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have 2021 Chevy Colorado pickup truck. Put the truck in park and unable to turn off and remove the key. This is the third time this has happened this week . The first two times I moved the shifter from park to drive and back and it released. The last time I had to sit in my drive way for twenty minutes with the truck running before I could turn the key to shut off the truck. This is a very dangerous situation if there was every an emergency and not being able the shut off the truck.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11516838April 13, 2023
AIR BAGS, STEERING, ENGINE
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would have a sudden loss of power steering. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact believed the check engine light, traction control, abs, and stability track warning lights and or messages become illuminated. The vehicle goes into limp mode causing the contact to have to turn the vehicle on and off several times. The contact stated that while their son was driving approximately 5 mph, on icy road conditions, the power steering suddenly failed to cause the driver to lose control of their vehicle. The vehicle ended up veering off the side of the road into a ditch about 6 feet deep. The air bags did not deploy. The driver had no injuries and no medical attention was needed. A police report was not filed. The vehicle had to be lifted out of the ditch and then towed. There was no damage. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 140,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11516922April 13, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving 40-60 MPH, the vehicle would shudder while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that she was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was test driven and diagnosed with transmission failure. The mechanic referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where the transmission fluid was flushed and replaced with HD transmission fluid per GM Technical Service Bulletin Number: 18-NA-355. The dealer then advised the contact to drive 500-1,000 miles to allow the new HD transmission fluid to circulate the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,589.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11516453April 11, 2023
STEERING
On 3/29/2023 took veh in for rountine oil, filter change. On 4/4 while driving Power assist steering went out and track stabilization was disabled. Took veh back to where it was serviced and they said nothing they did would have caused this failure. Spoke with dealership where vehicle was purchased after seeing recall for this same problem on 2015 models. They wanted $179 to diagnose and tell me if this was the problem? Have searched for manufacture date which should have been on the door and found only place of Mfg. Since vehicle was bought in Oct 2015 I need to know if manufacture date falls within recall. I am a 77 year old female with disabilities and when this occurs as it has several times now I have difficulty getting vehicle back home and this is a safety issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11516530April 11, 2023
STEERING
No electric Power Assist. I am 77 years old with disabilities so steering without power steering is nearly impossible. First appeared on 4/4/2023 and has occurred on three different occasions since. First time was after driving approx. 15 miles; 2nd time, less than 3 blocks, 3rd time, less than 3 mile & yesterday after about 20 miles. Driving speed at 1st incident 60 mph; 2nd, 30mph, 3rd, 30 mph, yesterday 60 mph. Manufactured date which I was unable to provide on last submission is 08/2015
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11516117April 8, 2023
POWER TRAIN, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
I have a 2018 Colorado 4x4 with 51K miles. Purchased with 28k. When driving at normal highway speed, get drive train shudder when increase torque is needed (hill, ramp, etc.). Only happens in overdrive. When tow/haul is activated shudder does not occur. It feels like transmission and/or drive shaft is about to fall off. I have not attempted repair due to numerous concerns voiced on this site and class action lawsuit now in progress. No warning lights or messages.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11515732April 6, 2023
STEERING
I lost power steering while driving the truck. My safety was put at risk because I lost power steering in a curve without warning. I have not had a chance to take it into a dealer yet but this has happened twice. The vehicle has not been inspected by anyone yet. No warnings prior to losing the power steering just went out all of a sudden.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11515750April 6, 2023
STEERING
Power Steering Loss while driving. Based on what I've read, many 2015/2016 Colorado's have been recalled for this issue. It appears many more people have the same issue but their VIN# was not part of the recall, like mine. This has happened to me on multiple occasions, and often while traveling at high speeds on the highway. It is very dangerous as it is nearly impossible to turn the wheel when the power steering has gone out. I've been very lucky that I have been on a straight away when it's happened and been able to pull over and re-start my vehicle to correct the issue. With all the complaints over the last 6 years, I cannot believe that the recall hasn't been extended to all 2015/2016 Colorado/Canyon models.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11515789April 6, 2023
STEERING, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Power steering keeps cutting out as well as stabilitrak, after supposedly being fixed under the 2015 recall. Original recall wasn't even done properly according to the recall informational sheet. Second recall in 2021, I never received any recall letters, now dealership are saying I am out of recall warranty and want me to replace the entire steering rack assembly instead of just the torque sensor cover as stated in the revised 2021 recall, this is an inherent safety issue that has been recalled multiple times now so it should be covered or at least replaced properly.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11515290April 3, 2023
STEERING
Total failure of electric power steering assist while driving on I-5 in Oregon & attempting to take off ramp. Took to Zilkowski Auto Electric in Springfield Oregon 541-747-9213, have repaired & the wiring harness was melted & full of fluid from the power steering unit. Also the plug on the electric assist fell apart when removed & you could hear grinding or metal clashing type sound if you tried to steer. Did not take it to the local Chevy dealer as I got the run around & they were several weeks out to even look at it. Fortunately when the unit failed I had the awareness to keep the vehicle in the lane of travel as steering became a physical effort. It also required realignment that the shop who repaired it could not do.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11514352March 29, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, POWER TRAIN
Vehicle suddenly loses power steering without warning. The power steering module is connected to the CAN bus which errors everything else on the same network so stabilitrack, traction control, ABS, etc goes out all at the same time. On icy roads, this caused to hit the ditch at very high speed. What I don’t understand is why you only forced a recall on the 2015 MY when the 2016’s use the same exact components and assembly process. Clearly this is still an issue for many 2016 owners!
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11514276March 28, 2023
ENGINE
Gear shifter won't recognize the truck is in park. When attempting to turn off vehicle accessories stay on and key will not come out. Dealer replaced my shifter today and the third time parking after being fixed, the issue remains.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513709March 25, 2023
STEERING
Power Steering failure, while vehicle in motion. Warning message of same. Additional indication that "stabili track" is off line. Back up camera also does not function when this error is present. Turning vehicle off *usually* allows the system to function again when restarted. Not always. Steering becomes very difficult after this failure... certainly dangerous. Can yank wheel out of my hands if it occurs in a turn. Temperature seems to be a factor as this has happened many dozens of times in the past few years. On cold days (near freezing) the system seems more reliable. On warmer days, failures are frequent. Appears to match previous recall(s), but this VIN is not on recall list.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513726March 25, 2023
STEERING
Was in a drive thru line luckily, was pulling out to leave and light came up on dash reading “Service power steering, drive with care.” The steering wheel would barely budge. Luckily drove off to side and turned car off. Waiting a few seconds and the light went off and everything was working like normal again. This was actually the second time in a week this happened. The other time was pulling out of my driveway, so I have been lucky where this has happened. I saw some vehicles have been recalled for this, but not mine for some reason and I am having the exact isssues.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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