Chevrolet Colorado Complaints

3,652 consumer complaints on file.

#11649776March 21, 2025
STEERING
Vehicle is losing power steering at random intervals even while driving at 70+ mph. Power steering loss is SUDDEN and vehicle will lunge to the left or right when it occurs, sometimes placing vehicle into the other lane. THIS IS EXTREMELY UN-NERVING/FRIGHTENING and DANGEROUS. Vehicle is VERY HARD TO STEER, especially at low speed, causing the driver fatigue and muscle weakness in the arms and chest. The steering wheel has slipped right out of my hands due to the amount of exertion needed to turn the wheel. The power steering issue will sometimes "fix itself" if the vehicle is parked for several hours BUT THIS IS NOT ALWAYS THE CASE. Sometimes the power steering loss is still present the next day even after the vehicle has sat idle for hours and hours. The occurances of power steering loss and power steering return are happening COMPLETELY AT RANDOM. I cannot begin to explain to you the amount of anxiety that this is creating on a daily basis for the driver and passengers. NOTE: THIS IS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM THAT CAUSED THE RECALL OF THE 2015 CHEVY COLORADOS. SAME FAILING COMPONENTS. SAME RIDICULOUSLY PRICED REPAIR ( $1600 to $2300 ) THE SAME EXACT ISSUE THAT CAUSED THE RECALL OF THE 2015 CHEVY COLORADOS IS NOW OCCURING ON MY 2016 CHEVY COLORADO. GM IS REFUSING TO INCLUDE THE 2016 MODELS IN THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH ITS THE SAME ISSUE RIGHT DOWN TO THE REPLACEMENT PART NUMBERS. PLEASE HELP! THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS DEFECT. THIS IS A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. NO JOKE. Thank you. - [XXX] 2016 Chevrolet Colorado LT [XXX] 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
#11649821March 21, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact's husband stated that while driving 20 MPH, while attempting to turn into a parking lot, and another vehicle was attempting to exit the same parking lot, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact's husband depressed the brake pedal, the brake pedal seized, and the contact had to veer and downshift to first gear to avoid crashing into the other vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with vacuum pump failure and a fractured part from the vacuum camshaft. The vehicle was not fully repaired. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired by the dealer because the vehicle was not under recall and parts were on back order, as per the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11649392March 20, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Third brake light seal leaking causing electrical connecs to corode and loose connection rendering the third brake light to stop functioning.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11649004March 18, 2025
STEERING
I lose power steering randomly. Sometimes multiple times a day, sometimes only every couple months. It has happened on the highway and when the truck is parked and in idle. Shutting off and restarting fixes but sometimes only for a few minutes. I get a stabiltrak error and then no power steering. Dealership wants 2k to fix, this seems like the same problem that was recalled in the 2015 Colorado.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11648890March 17, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Heard a humming noise ( spaceship like almost) coming form back of the truck. Took it in and mechanic said there was metal shavings in the differential fluid and gears where bad. Had to get the differential replaced. most cars go their entire life without having this issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11648813March 17, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I purchased this Chevrolet Colorado knowing there was a potential problem in which the vehicle's battery is drained overnight during an over the air update; I had hoped GM would have a fix by now (but it does not seem they do). From what I've read, along with my own experience, the vehicle is prompted to update software, but in the process of updating, the "computer" system freezes, though the software continues to try and update, thus draining the battery dead. When this happened to me I measured the battery voltage at 4.4 volts...which in many cases can be lethal to a 12-volt battery. Fortunately I was able to get a boost from a tow truck driver, who then drove my vehicle onto his truck. The dangerous part of this problem is timing. I camp and overland in remote areas. Should this happen when I am miles from service or outside of cell range, I could be vulnerable to all sorts of negative forces. Fortunately, the vehicle was seen at a local dealership, but aside from fixing an unrelated recall and updating the stereo, best I understood I am still vulnerable to this problem occurring again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11648522March 16, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Service anti thief system when trying to start truck message comes on sometimes
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11648467March 15, 2025
STEERING
While driving, I notice that the power steering has gone out and steering has become significantly more difficult. This has happened several times and many times at dangerous situations. It occurs while driving and also when at an idle. If this occurred during a turn or I needed to swerve, I would have been in an accident and unable to turn quickly enough. As of today the vehicle is not drivable and will need to be towed to a dealership to be fixed. I looked up recalls and saw the 2015 model had the same issue and was covered with a recall. I'm frustrated that my 2016 which seems to have the same parts and same issue is not covered by this recall. This is a very scary safety issue. My Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Very unsafe situation currently. I have not been to a dealer yet but will need to have it towed to one this week. No, the vehicle or component has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others. Traction control lights and stable lock lights come on as far as messages.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11647827March 12, 2025
STEERING
While driving, a series of warning messages flash on the dash quickly, ending with "Service Stabilitrack" and the power steering of the vehicles is disabled. Putting the vehicle in neutral and restarting the engine temporarily fixes the issue sometimes for several days, others for just a few minutes. Chevy denies ever hearing similar issues from this specific make or model, yet I've found hundreds of people with the same issue online.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11647999March 12, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Was driving approx 30 mph down road when alert/light flashing for crash detection. At the same the brakes slammed on causing the wheel to pull to the right and pulling the wheel from my hands. This sudden stop was abrupt enough to leave seatbelt mark on shoulder. There was no car in front or behind me in my lane of travel. There were no people on either side of the road walking. I have had the light go off a few times with the bell but no sudden braking until an update was run last night. Which according to the Chevy recall was for ECM issue. Recall software update N242452130. I called the dealer , spoke the service manager Mike and told him what happened. He tells me him and his wife bought a 2024 Chevy Equinox that did the exact same thing. Ok, how is that supposed to make me feel better? The braking was violent and if it happened in city traffic I have no question in my mind that would have been a [XXX] crash. Every single time there is an update push there is a problem. This has been the worst. after looking up the VIN does not show part of the original recall from your agency. 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
#11647648March 11, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission shuddering shaking almost stopping with 60,292 miles used
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11647332March 10, 2025
SUSPENSION
Excessive frame corrosion that has caused the bed of the truck to touch the cab which has made me apprehensive to drive it. The truck has ROT holes on the bottom sections of the frame where water collects. The truck is available for inspection upon request at any time. The problem has not been inspected by a dealer, independent service center, vehicle manufacturer, police or insurance representative. However, I have 40 years experience of being an automobile technician and am qualified to make the above claims. Thank you for your assistance.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11647357March 10, 2025
SUSPENSION, SERVICE BRAKES
Brakes make an intermittent grinding sound when cold but make no abnormal sounds when it is warm out. As far as the suspension goes..... The truck sits higher on the passenger side than the driver side by almost 1 inch.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11646923March 7, 2025
STEERING
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the contact heard a warning chime and then observed that the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and the power steering warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to turn to the left or the right. The contact pulled over, turned off, and restarted the vehicle the vehicle regained power steering functionality. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent and only occurred while driving above 55 MPH. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V213000 (Steering). The manufacturer was informed of the failure but informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 185,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11646726March 6, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When truck is put into park the key will not turn to the unlocked position, the key only goes as far as the accessories position. Not sure that the truck actually goes into park since I can not remove the key without playing with the shifter. This is a continuous problem with the truck
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11645941March 3, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel mileage is way lower then it should be I get 13.1 mpg and already had to replace one fuel injector
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11645605February 28, 2025
STEERING
Seems to be a common problem but has a notchy feeling in the steering causing you to have to balance the steering wheel back and forth and is unsafe. Feels like it gets stuck. I may sell the truck as it is a safety issue. I only have 22-k miles on the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11645026February 26, 2025
POWER TRAIN
This has been an ongoing issue. Truck currently has 45,000 miles on it. When driving on the interstate for 30 minutes, transmission flutters causing the cab to shake. It feels like running over rumble strips. Flutter lasts for several seconds and gets worse (longer duration, harder flutter) as time goes on. Dealer won't diagnose it because no codes are recorded. No dash lights light. The only indication is the flutter itself. Chevrolet cust support says their hands are tied - it is the dealers responsibility. The dealer will not devote personnel for 30 minutes to replicate the issue. Issue comes out of no where startling the driver - not safe. Your first reaction is either to brake or gas to stop the flutter/shake. Flutter is stronger as time goes by. This issue has been identified for other years of the same vehicle, and several GM vehicles. It is still an issue in 2020, but not recognized by GM. Multiple complaints are on the internet for this issue by other 2020 Colorado owners.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11645079February 26, 2025
STEERING
While driving and attempting to make a right hand turn, all of the sudden the power steering went out. There were warnings that stated traction control was out and power steering were out. There were also warning chimes. But these did not happen BEFORE i lost control. I almost hit another vehicle that was at the stop sign on the street I was attempting to turn onto. It jerked the steering wheel out of my hands. Luckily I was going slow enough to stop and not collide with the other vehicle. This has happened on several occasions, but luckily it hasn't been that close to a collision except that time. Once I turn the truck off and start it again, I will have steering control back. I understand that this is a recall issue for my year, make, and model; but apparently not for the month my truck was produced. This is an extremely dangerous problem as it just happens all of the sudden. Losing complete steering control while driving on the highway is extremely scary, as there isn't always a safe place to pull over and turn off the truck. There have been times that luckily I have a passenger in the truck with me to help maneuver the steering wheel because I can't turn it on my own. This problem really should be addressed for all these vehicles manufactured in 2015. Apparently it is an issue. I have read many forums regarding this exact problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11644803February 25, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I purchaced a new 2024 Chevy colorado, the truck had 193 miles on the odometer when the brakes failed. When I stepped on the brake to put my truck into gear the pedal became spongy and brakes were severely diminished. I had to force the pedal to the floor to stop the truck at idle. I shut the truck off and restarted, it continued. I called the dealer, they sent a truck with trailer to take it back to the shop. They verified the condition and diagnosed the problem. I was told the EBC and master cylinder failed. The warning on the dash came on at the same time as I realized the brakes were not working.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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