Chevrolet Colorado Complaints

3,652 consumer complaints on file.

#11460332April 10, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY, SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mechanic had the truck on the lift raised up to check the brakes for squeaking and while under the truck the mechanic inspected the frame because he noticed a lot of rust and called me to come look at it and pointed out that the frame has rotted to the point that he should not be driven and could break in half and cause major problems for the safety of the occupants and other drivers on the road. I looked up online if other Colorado owners had the same issue and others have the same problem. I’m am forced to junk this vehicle even though the rest of the truck is in very good condition
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11460239April 9, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Just purchased vehicle in early March of this year(2022).Vehicle has low mileage for a 2015.But first problem is an air or evap problem that seems to be a large problem with other owners as well.Unable to fill vehicle with fuel pump nosil without it splashing out of vehicle.Came out on my shoe the first time!!You have to let it trickle into tank to get gas in it.Had it at dealer 2 weeks after i bought it to have a active un-related recall done,so I had them look into the filling problem.They replaced a part that said was bad(evap solinoid)that didnt fix fueling problem,and costly to remove tank to search for problem,going to fix myself.Find it hard to believe that this isn't a known problem.Second is a technical service bulletin from 2016,NHTA #101137960,Manufacturer #16-NA-195.This should be a recall and checked to see if repair has been made.I assume this won't be covered on my vehicle so I will have to fix fuell leak,truck only has 74,000 miles.This fuel leaking could be potentially dangerous,it's happening while your filling as well,would only know it unless you looked way under vehicle.Heavy fumes is bad as well.With this "technical bulletin"things you haul could drip and leak onto fuel tank so beds should be sealed to keep this from happening regardless!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11459520April 4, 2022
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact was able to stop and restart the vehicle and the power steering functionality returned. The contact stated that the power steering assist and stability track warning lights were illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that a sensor needed to be recalibrated. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11459466April 3, 2022
STEERING
Making right hand turns intermittently the steering started locking until let off the throttle then it would release happened couple of times trying to get into a dealer to look at it. But the last time making right hand turn steering wheel made a hard right hand turn to the stop and was so hard couldn't hold on to the steering wheel happened do fast couldn't do anything almost crashed into the shoulder of the road the electric steering system on a colorado is extremely dangerous never had anything like this happen with any other vechiles I've owned and had many different brands.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11459217April 1, 2022
POWER TRAIN
Transmission slippage, shudder at low rates and high rates of speed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458825March 29, 2022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the temperature gauge would not operate and the engine light would remain illuminated. Also, the transmission had intermittently experienced slipping. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 40,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458455March 26, 2022
POWER TRAIN
Transmission will jerk/run poorly between 30-50 mph. This will cause deteriorated driving conditions and inability to stay with other vehicles with acceleration. Service performed by Chevrolet to rebuild transmission due to pump failure which damaged clutch pack. Service was covered under powertrain warranty. Rebuilt transmission now slips out of 3 and 4 gear and allows for lose of acceleration control.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458276March 25, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
I was checking on the common rear cab rust and noticed the frame looked rusted through just in front of the rear wheel suspension mount. I took it to my local mechanic (Bob's Repair of Mayer) and they said it was not safe to drive. It is a complete blindside to me and now I have to find a spare (safe) car to help drive around my newborn and toddler. I am going to attempt to repair the frame as I do not have any other options for vehicles. There were obviously no warnings are notices that about this issue, but it seems to be uncannily common for this generation of Chevrolet vehicles. The truck only has 160,000 miles on it and surface rust on the cab. The vehicle is not drivable and not safe as the frame could give away at any moment.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458338March 25, 2022
SEAT BELTS, SUSPENSION, POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the rear end of the vehicle was making abnormal roaring sounds and the vehicle was shuddering. Additionally, the contact stated while accelerating from a complete stop, the transmission would shift hard. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the front driver's side seat belt would not buckle securely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457986March 23, 2022
STEERING
When driving down the road, the vehicle will chime several times and prompt two alternating messages across the dash saying "Service: Power Steering. Drive With Care" and "Service: Stabilitrak" as it cuts both the power steering and traction control to the vehicle. I have had this issue MANY times. If you turn off the ignition and restart the vehicle, it *usually* clears it up for a little while. It is very random when it happens. Usually, it occurs while just driving down the road normally, but it occasionally happens as soon as you turn on the ignition. I will say that it seems to occur more frequently when the weather is warmer. It happened a good bit last summer, then I had very few incidents with it happening over the winter, but as soon as the temperature got over 80F this year, it started again about once every other time I drive it. It is possible that this is just coincidence, but I believe it to be the case. It has happened since about May, 2021, through now, March, 2022. GM initially issued a recall for this issue on 3000 trucks of the 2015 year model. After many reports of it happening to other vehicles, they extended the recall to a good many other trucks, but still only to the 2015 year model. I have seen three or four reports online of it happening to others' 2016 models as well in addition to my own. This is a major safety hazard to both myself and others and has almost caused me to wreck twice as power steering cut off mid-turn. When I brought this up to my local GM dealer, they weren't able to make it happen while they had it but TOLD ME IT WAS A KNOWN ISSUE and just gave me an estimate of ~$2k to have it fixed. If it is a known issue, should there not be a recall?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457796March 22, 2022
STEERING
While driving down the highway at 75MPH, I heard an audible alert and a message appeared on my driver information screen in the dash that said "Service Power Steering Soon! Please drive with care." Immediately I noticed that the steering was EXTREMELY heavy (hard to turn). A few seconds later another message appeared that said "Service Stabilitrak System Soon. Traction Control set to off." I took the next offramp to get off the 6 lane highway. There was a light at the bottom that was red. When it turned green I had to make a left turn onto the cross road. I was barely able to make the turn and nearly crossed lanes. Turning into a gas station to check the engine was nearly impossible. It took many forward/back maneuvers to simply get into a parking spot. I shut off the truck and popped the hood. Looked under engine area for leaks etc. No issues visible - everything looked completely normal. Upon restart, the issue cleared and power steering was restored. Upon internet searching for the symptom I came across a recall I believe describes my issue (NHTSA 21V213 / GM N202325410). Unfortunately, my truck is outside the covered population of this recall. I have scheduled service to inspect my truck and have spoken to GM detailing this event. I have asked that if my issue is confirmed with DTC codes (I'm sure it will be), will they apply the remedy under recall (ie: no cost to me) and they have said no. As of right now, I know it's going to cost me $160 for them to inspect the truck, and my guess is well over $1200 for repairs. My biggest issue is that this is an intermittent electrical issue that will occur again, perhaps at a moment that results in an accident and injury to myself, loved ones with me, and/or others. I have seen others comment having same truck as mine, also outside the recall window, also have this same incident and get nowhere talking to GM. I think the recall failed to collect the entire affected population of vehicles defects built
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457739March 21, 2022
STEERING
The power steering has failed multiple times in the 5 years I've had this truck. Two of the (at least six) times, I was driving on the freeway, over 65 mph and could barely pull over because of how difficult it became to turn the wheel. Once I was able to get over, I pulled off the freeway and restarted the vehicle and the issue disappeared for the time being. I have researched online and found multiple people who claim the same issues have happened to them. I filed a safety report with GM and my ticket was closed, the reason given being "Link To Existing Product Investigation". I've tried reaching out to find the status of the existing investigation with no luck. I have had no inspections. There was no warning lamps or messages displayed prior to the problem. No warning. Just shuts off randomly and I can't reproduce.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457471March 20, 2022
ENGINE
accelerating and shuttering and jerking when you are trying to accelerating afraid to accelerate to go aroud another vehicle or to pull my tariler
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457480March 20, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle taillights failed to function when lights come on at night. I became aware of this when another motorist stopped beside me to tell me. Fuse and lightbulbs work when tested.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457514March 20, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The driver side frame has rusted through in more than on location. Passenger side frame has rust but still solid. Dealership and private mechanic said this is a common problem with 2005 Colorado. Dealership will not buy vehicle for liability reasons. Frame could crack while driving and cause unsafe driving conditions. The body and engine is in good shape. 105000 miles on vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11456911March 16, 2022
STEERING
The vehicle power steering went out while driving on the highway. The power steering light remains on on the dash. It does not show the recall for my 2015 Colorado, but other websites show that this was a recall for 2015 Colorados recently. Why is my truck not covered when the issue happened to my truck?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11456877March 15, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
While driving the steering wheel locks up and it says service Stabilitrak and engages the traction control and will not let you steer your vehicle at all, this could be fatal at hight speeds and I am shocked that this is not a recall I've seen hundreds of complaints online about it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11456592March 14, 2022
STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Key gets stuck in ignition, that should be a safety report, not able to get key out of your truck to get the key out if you need to get out in a hurry. Everybody with this year model is having this problem, all you have to do is Google it 2016 Colorado key getting stuck in ignition
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11456262March 11, 2022
STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I was driving on the high way and the power steering went out almost sent me into another car
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11455869March 9, 2022
STEERING
Electrical power steering failure. Electrical power steering will go out during driving or when you just start the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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