Chevrolet Colorado Complaints

3,652 consumer complaints on file.

#11697251November 3, 2025
STEERING, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving approximately 27 MPH and making a right turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the failure initially occurred while making turns but had started occurring while driving straight. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent, requiring the contact to pull over to the side of the road, restart the vehicle, for the vehicle to operate as designed. The stabili-trak warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 185,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11697150November 3, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The plastic piece on the heater blend door actuator breaks. There was a recall or a service bulletin (2016019) on this issue for the 2015-16 models. The problem still exists, but Chevy will not acknowledge it and the consumer is left to pay a ridiculous amount for the repair. How are they allowed to keep making this product? Had I known I wouldn’t have bought the truck.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11696896November 1, 2025
STEERING
Stablitrak has come on 2x now on the highway, completely losing power steering. Very scary. Resets after turning the car off and on. 2016 , should have a recall. Same issue as the 2015s.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11696544October 30, 2025
ENGINE, STEERING
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a turn, the vehicle stalled but restarted. The contact continued driving, but the failure recurred. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure should be covered under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V213000 (Steering). The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering gear torque sensor cover assembly needed to be replaced; Part Number: 23232310. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 122,998.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11696658October 30, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
When the truck is driven there are times at random that the steering wheel locks into place while driving at any speed on the road. This warrants me to slowly try and get the car off the road to shut it down and restart it and then the steering goes back to normal. This has happened multiple different times on different days. This has not happened on the highway yet, but if this occurs while driving on the highway this poses a huge risk for an accident to occur. Chevy has had this similar recall on previous 2015s and it seems that 2016 owners are complaining about this issue but it is yet to be a recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11696643October 30, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the rearview camera failed to operate while shifted in reverse(R). The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer on two separate occasions; however, the failure returned after each visit. The contact stated that the dealer had acknowledged the failure; however, the contact was informed that there was no fix for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 2,300
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11696608October 30, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
I have experienced brake failure twice while driving my 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. When the failure occurs, the dashboard displays multiple warnings, including “Service Traction Control,” “Service Power Steering Drive With Care,” and “No Assist Soon.” When these messages appear, the steering becomes extremely stiff, the brakes lose stopping power, and the vehicle becomes very difficult to control. The first incident happened around April 2024, and the dealer performed a software update. The issue happened again around October 2024 at approximately 24,000 miles. The vehicle is primarily used on highways and has no modifications. This is a serious safety concern. The combination of brake loss and power steering failure could result in loss of control, crash, injury, or death. There was no warning before the failures occurred. The dealer cannot confirm a permanent fix. This problem needs to be investigated for a potential recall. This vehicle is now unsafe and unreliable. I refuse to transport my family in it. I am seeking a full refund/buyback, as multiple safety system failures are unacceptable and dangerous.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11696463October 29, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
Intermittent break failure service dealer could not duplicate contacted GMC they say call back if it happens again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11696427October 29, 2025
STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The key will not come out after park and engine turn off. It getting harder and harder each time to get the key out.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11696360October 29, 2025
ENGINE
A leak in the upper radiator coolant intake hose has been found. This leak is the result of a bad rubber o-ring in the connection between the radiator and the hose. This has resulted in coolant regularly leaking from the vehicle causing power train issues, health and safety concerns where toxic coolant is leaking and environmental concerns. A loud “whooshing” noise was heard from the engine bay prior to eventually a check engine light being illuminated when the coolant level became low enough.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11696234October 28, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
Today while driving my brakes got super hard. Had to use my entire weight to get it to stop and still was moving forward. Had to use the emergency brakes and a prayer. Luckily I wasn’t on the highway or it would’ve been a deadly accident. When I opened the hood the camshaft sensor was broken loose. Mind you I had taken the truck to the dealer a while back for a rattling noise at 1500 RPM and they couldn't figure out the issue. They replace the catalytic converter under warranty. But kept making the same noise around the same RPM. Obviously it wasn't the converter. My truck has 43,136 miles only. 2021 Colorado 2.5 Luckily I’m alive today but this must be taken care of as soon as possible. I read a lot of Colorado’s seem to have the same issues. Needs a recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11695149October 22, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
I was on my way home from work and I was on Highway 16 in Washington state near Port Orchard and I was driving 64mph and all vehicles in front of me were all breaking slowing down pretty fast and when I pressed down on my brakes the brakes were totally stiff I could not stop and had to drive on the side of the road and passed 20 plus cars and was finally able to come to a stop. If I had no where to go I would’ve hit the car in front of me at a high rate of speed potentially causing a major or deadly accident. They were working fine 5 minutes before that. I think it is a major issue that will cause fatalities in the future if this problem isn’t taken care of. I’ve never had a vehicle do this and I’ve been driving for 38 years.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11694553October 20, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
On October 3, 2025 the driver of the 2016 Chevy Colorado we own, left our house and drove .5 miles where he stopped for a red light. The light turned green and he accelerated to make a left turn. At that time, the gas gauge dropped to "E", the truck engine turned off, and gas emptied from the gas tank. The driver managed to coast the truck onto the curb and out of traffic. The gas smell was overpowering. This could have ended badly in many ways. Had he been driving on interstate, he would have been trapped, and any spark could have ignited the truck. Even the tow truck driver knew there was a gas leak without even examining the truck. The truck was towed to our house until arrangements were made tor the repair. The truck was towed again to the Chevy dealership (Total Tow Charges $344.85 invoices not available at this time). The repair shop found both the fuel pump and fuel feed cracked allowing gas to spew out. The VIN number was searched for the NHTSA recall number 18V-358 and the Chevy recall number 18188 and was not found. There were no warnings of the impending failure and no one was injured due to the failure. The vehicle repair was completed on October 15, 2025. Removed parts are available for inspection. We contend that the problem is related to the recall for the fuel pump in above recall numbers.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11694565October 20, 2025
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
All the sensors seem to not be functioning correctly. Doesn't tell me the right measurements for the wheels, gas, over heating. Right front passenger door locks/unlocks when it wants. It chokes up when trying to accelerate. Theres a rattling noise that comes from under the car. First time I took it to the dealership, they stated it was a bolt that had come loose on the exhaust pipe. They placed a new one which lasted a year and a half and now its back to making the noise. I took it again to the dealership, this time they claimed they couldn't find anything. My airbag sensor keeps coming on constantly. My fuel sensor claims 116 miles one moments and 5 or 6 minutes later, it says I have 50 miles. My car was over heating and low on Anti-freeze, the car never notified it was over heating.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11694465October 20, 2025
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while his employee was driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle hit a deer, but the seat belt did not hold the driver in place. The contact stated that the driver's left side of her chest hit the steering wheel, she hit her head hit the windshield, and when the seatbelt retracted, the driver was pulled back to the seat with force. Additionally, the contact stated that the lap band of the seat belt tightened during the impact and bruised her lower stomach. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was knocked into the ditch, and then the vehicle was steered to the side of the road. Medical attention was needed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it has not been diagnosed as of yet. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,152.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11694023October 17, 2025
STEERING
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the power steering assist failed to operate as needed with the power steering and stabili-trak messages displayed on the instrument panel. The contact used excessive force to steer the vehicle due to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V213000 (Steering). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with a defective power steering module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11694152October 17, 2025
STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES
Happened twice now while driving, power steering suddenly lost and two messages on dash: Loss of Power Steering and Stabilitrak. Pulled over and turned off ignition. When restarted all errors automatically cleared and systems appear to be functioning correctly. Steering without power assist is very difficult and high safety concern at low speed driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11694200October 17, 2025
STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I’m having an issue with my power steering assist. It just goes out while I’m driving. I almost hit a telephone pole one day almost 2 cars two other times. It started about seven months ago when you pull over shut off the truck open the door to break continuity for the electrical system close the door and start it. It goes back to working normal. It’s gotta be part of the connections underneath the power steering assembly unit itself, but there is no recall for my specific Vin.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11694017October 17, 2025
STEERING
Key will not come out. Have to put car in park and shift gears to try to get key unlocked. Something have to disconnect the negative side of the battery to get key out.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11694016October 17, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
[INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BLACK-OUT] While driving on I-15S, suddenly the Instrument Cluster went completely dark for 5-10 seconds. A scary and alarming development.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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