Chevrolet Colorado Complaints

3,652 consumer complaints on file.

#11578519March 20, 2024
STEERING
Driving on interstate after work, stablitak and traction control lights come on and power steering goes out. This is a known issue and recall for the 2015 model with the EXACT same steering rack 84670808 with recall N202325410.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11578589March 20, 2024
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Vehicle at random moments will automatically make the vehicle brake to a complete stop. Very dangerous thing to happen and has happened about 5 times and one time my vehicle was side swiped as the vehicle maneuvered away from and hit my rear right side to avoid my braking on the freeway.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11578099March 18, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, SUSPENSION
The stabilitrak and power steering goes out intermittently. This is the same part and part number as the ones that were recalled on the 2015 models. It makes no sense for the 2015 part to be recalled and not rhr 2016 when it’s the same problem with the same part number. This causes the steering to freeze and almost caused a fatality without any warning. Please look at the 2015 Colorado recalls to see the documentation This has been happening for the past year and now it’s become more common
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11577915March 17, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
If you review the Chevrolet Colorado for the last number of years, one will find that there is an issue with the key not removing when turning the vehicle off. I am experiencing this problem with a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado. In some of the previous years the issue was referenced to a issue where the shifter needed repaired or replaced. My point is that it has been an ongoing problems for years which the NHTSA should demand that GM fix it without cost to the consumer. In my case, as a result of not being able to get the key out, it caused the battery to drain. It could easily leave someone stranded.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11577559March 15, 2024
ENGINE, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the navigational system and radio continued to reboot, and volume increased to high levels without driver interaction. The contact replaced bank two and valve two and stated that the cam shaft exhaust was faulty. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the failure was due to bank two, the cam shaft, and that the vehicle was idling roughly. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the local dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11576788March 12, 2024
STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Power steering fails. Will reset upon restarting the car but will fail again later down the road. This was a known defect in the 2015 models, and recalled, but the 2016 models (using the same component as the 2015) have not been recalled. The power steering can fail at any time, putting mine and others' lives at risk. No warning lights, just power steering failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11576952March 12, 2024
STEERING
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering function was inoperable. The contact stated that while attempting to turn the steering wheel, the steering wheel failed to function as needed. The contact safely drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The contact turned the vehicle off and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that when the vehicle restarted, the vehicle was driven without failure. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on two occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 59,370.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11576381March 9, 2024
STEERING
Power steering quit while driving on highway. Service power steering warning came on. Pulled off to shoulder and stopped. Shut off engine then looked under hood but couldn't find anything obvious. Restarted engine and steering restored. About 3 miles from home and lost steering again making vehicle very hard to control.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11575940March 7, 2024
STEERING
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the "Stabili-trak" warning light had illuminated and the power steering suddenly failed causing the steering wheel to become difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate or diagnose the cause of the failure. No repairs were performed. After retrieving the vehicle, the failures continued to occur more frequently and later progressed to a permanent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11575521March 5, 2024
ENGINE, SEATS, POWER TRAIN
06/13/2023: Odometer: 86881 Transmission-2nd Shift: Flare, 3rd Shift: rough shift flare, 4th Shift: shutter. Excessive metal particles in the fluid. No transmission codes or engine light detected. Result was a new rebuilt transmission. 11/01/23: Odometer: 90239 Engine Code: P00b7 coolant flow restriction, stuck thermostat. Result was to replace thermostat and flush coolant system. 12/06/23: Odometer: 91701 No codes detected. Fluids noticed on pavement occasionally. Valve cover gasket, vacuum pump gasket were failing. Result was to replace all parts. 02/25/24: Odometer: 92885 Code-engine overheating, idle engine. Critical 260 upon cold start. Failing temperature sensor. Result was to replace front and rear temperature sensor. Driver seat has begun to unravel and separate at the stich line on the side closest to the door. No repairs have been made. Issue began years ago. Approximately 2018. The area was small and has slowly widened. Approximately 6 inches currently even with avoidance of stretching and being cautious of that area. I do have documentation of this events and repairs if they are needed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11575293March 4, 2024
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
On several occasions the brakes were applied in a forceful manner for no apparent reason including one time when I was making a right turn and almost got rear ended by the vehicle behind me when I came to a forced stop
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11575157March 3, 2024
ENGINE
The engine is needing replaced. I was driving down [XXX] and the engine, electric control system, and stability lights all went off. The engine started shaking. The Chevrolet dealership says it's $6,500 before tax to diagnose or I can replace it for $10k before tax. I believe they know what the issue is, but not telling. The engine should not fail so.soon. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11574003February 26, 2024
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
See attached document for complaint
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11574101February 26, 2024
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
While driving the vehicle on three occasions the automatic emergency braking system activated for no apparent reason. The unexpected activation caused the vehicle to brake very hard and the possibility of a rear collision from a following vehicle could have been catastrophic. There were no symptoms or warning indications prior to the incidents. I have deactivated the AEB system until the dealer can correct the problem. I just learned of the problem on 2/22/24, so have not had an opportunity to have the problem corrected.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11573809February 24, 2024
STEERING
Power steering stops working while driving. The power assist on the steering stops working while driving. Same issue on the recall of the 2015 Chevy Colorado.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11573814February 24, 2024
STEERING
Power steering and stabilitrak system randomly goes out while driving. It will reset after turning the car off and then back on. After doing some research I discovered that the 2015 model was recalled for the same issue. The 2016 has the same parts and build as the 2015. Yet there is not a recall on this year model yet. Someone is going to die because of the suddenness of this issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11573767February 24, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel Guage will not move until there is about 200 miles after filling up. When filling up at the 320 miles the pump will shut off at 10 gals. The miles to empty will show that I can go anywhere from 400 to 500 miles. (This is impossible) this also does not match with the fuel gauge reads. Have taken this to the chevy dealer and they could not find anything wrong. It passed the sweep test and they drove it for about 200 miles and stated there was nothing wrong. Vehicle has 19000 miles. First time this happened was when it was at around 10000 miles. Issue is that I don't know and can't drive this very far due to not knowing how much fuel I have used. I have to rely on my phone gps to track how far I have driven and bounce it off of what is on the miles driven display. This has been going on for the last year.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11573663February 23, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving 65-75 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle was sluggish. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to an Auto Parts Store, where it was diagnosed that the camshaft had failed. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring intermittently. The contact received notification of GM Special Coverage Bulletin Number: N232430470, which the contact related to the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be covered because of a Salvage Title; however, the contact stated that the vehicle was salvaged due a collision that caused the front driver's side tire to separate. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11573401February 22, 2024
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Driving along a two lane country road when out of know were the truck lock up the brakes, there was know traffic in front or rear, lucky for use. The only thing was a park car about 200 ft off the road with no one in it. I have since taken the dealer who spent 5 hours looking at the system only two come back and tell me it working as designed. He told me to be careful as it is very sensitive. Boy ain't that great, the thing that's supposed help you to avoid crash got cause a crash.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11573381February 22, 2024
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
The blind spot warning will light up on the passenger side randomly when no other vehicle is present. If changing lanes while this occurs the vehicle will try to force you back into the lane you are trying to depart from. This false warning could potentially result in an accident. The dealership has so far been unable to recreate the problem, but this was only attempted once. The dealership did state that this is not the first time this issue has been brought to their attention. I have also found numerous complaints online regarding the exact same problem. No other warning lights have appeared. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer or others besides the dealership.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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