Chevrolet Colorado Complaints

3,652 consumer complaints on file.

#11549877October 13, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I was sitting at a traffic light stopped when all of a sudden the truck tried to accelerate, I stood on the brakes to get it to stop then all of a sudden it was like i was giving it gas again and I hit the car in front of me again but harder the second time.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11549577October 12, 2023
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I turned my vehicle on and noticed the instrument panel screen was completely off. I tried to turn it off and on again and it stayed off. I had to drive home with no instrument panel. after 5 hours I turned on the truck and it finally came on
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11548770October 7, 2023
STEERING
Occasionally while driving warning lights will illuminate on the dashboard and the vehicle will lose both power steering and StabiliTrak traction control. Turning the vehicle off and restarting it resolves the problem but it eventually happens again. This has happened at low speeds and at 70 mph on the interstate. When this situation occurs steering the vehicle becomes very difficult creating a safety issue for the occupants of the vehicle as well as a safety issue for the occupants of any vehicles in the vicinity and any nearby pedestrians. This steering failure is a known problem in the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and a recall was issued in 2016 and again in 2021. The steering gear assembly recalled for the 2015 year model is the same unit installed in the 2016 year model hence the same steering issue so a recall should be issued.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11548555October 6, 2023
STEERING
Electrical power steering goes out at random moments. Could be driving down highway, could be sitting in park. Power steering goes out, service stabiltrak message comes up, as well as traction control out message comes up. There have been recalls for other 2015 Chevy Colorado's for power steering but mine doesn't qualify?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11548657October 6, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle briefly shuddered before returning to normal functionality. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 32,500.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11548546October 5, 2023
STEERING
Hello, I have a 2016 chevy colorado z71 v6 engine. I have been having issues with the ( Stabilitrak ) light coming on for about 3 years. Before there were no real changes in stearing and light would go off therefore mechanic could not diagnose the issue. Recently I was driving down the freeway and while switching lanes in rush hour traffic, with no warning the steering went out !!! ( LOST POWER STEARING AND WAS UNABLE TO STEAR VEHICLE PROPERLY) I almost crashed. The (Stability) light came on at the same time. Once I got it off the road I turned off the truck and waited a bit and started again and it was off. Started driving slowly and within 5 min it came back on and I lost steering. Tring to get the truck home and was able to drive for about 20 min the 4th time until it finally happened again. Got home turned ot off and then back on after about 30 seconds and it's off again. This is extreamly dangerous and if my 120 lb wife was driving I'm sure she would have crash on the freeway and maybe died due to a lack of ability to control steering. Please help. This is the same problem that is on the 2015 Chevy Colorado's. Chevy wants 1000's of dollars to fix.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11548212October 4, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Transmission is slipping and vibrates while driving. Delayed acceleration.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11547678October 2, 2023
STEERING
I was driving to work on the freeway at about 65 mph and all of a sudden my power steering went out at the same time the warning flashed. Luckily, I had some space between me and the car in front of me. If I would have had to make an evasive maneuver, I would have certainly crashed. I know this is a known issue of 2015 models and there was a recall, but apparently not for 2016 models. I dont feel the car is safe to drive. I have an appt set for Friday this week, but likely wont be able to drive until then.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11547536September 30, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Vehicle fuel fill back flows everything and vehicle's not full splashing gasoline on the vehicle and the ground which could cause an explosion also. The tank will not be full with fuel range on the dash ranging from 440 to 519. 519 is the full range. The vehicle has been back to dealership service department several times (4) with no resolution. The information screen on the dash has gone blank several times requiring it to go back to the dealership. There had been several message on the screen unrelated to the items listed. The accident avoidance system has locked the front brakes up at both 35 mph and 65 mph several times without a vehicle directly in front and without warning. The unexpected braking causes an abrupt stop and unexpected by the driver behind my vehicle potentially causing a rear end collision
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11547474September 30, 2023
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
I had read on a forum for the 2023 Colorado that this had happened to people but I didn’t think it would happen to me. I was driving along a road with no other vehicles and no obstacles in front of me going 40 miles an hour, and the front collision avoidance system kicked in and the truck brakes locked in. The truck went from 40 miles an hour to a complete stop almost instantly,. I was very fortunate that The roads were not icy and there was nobody behind me because that could’ve been very dangerous. Something needs to be done. There are multiple issues with this new model that General Motors doesn’t seem to be taking action on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11547260September 29, 2023
STEERING
Lost power steering after stabilizer and power steering warning came on dash. If happens very Radom and cause a big concern especial since driving mostly interstate. There is only a warning and power steering is gone. This has happened at least 20 times in a couple of weeks.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11547319September 29, 2023
STEERING
Random loss of power steering while vehicle is moving. Pulling over, shutting truck off and restarting usually clears up the issue. Previous recall number is 21V213. My truck does not qualify for this recall but is now having this issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11547145September 28, 2023
STEERING
My vehicle gives "service power steering" and "stabilitrac not working" and "service 4wd" console messages then THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHILE I'M DRIVING and I need to wrench hard on the steering wheel to make turns. It's scary because if I'm required to make a quick or sharp turn to avoid anything, I may not be able to avoid crashing. 2015s were issued a recall for this issue. 2016s also have this same issue with 11 complaints, why hasn't a recall been issued for this year since the problem is still occurring? The safety rating for losing power steering is 8.7 Pretty Bad. I contacted GM Customer Care 1-800-462-8782 and was told I was ineligible for cost assistance but they were aware of this problem. I filed a claim while on the phone with GM, since it is apparent GM isn't concerned with product or customer safety. Then I contacted National Highway Administration (NHTSA.gov) 1-888-327-4236 and filed an Office Defects Investigation ODI Safety complaint. The way this safety issue has been handled is unacceptable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11547084September 28, 2023
STEERING
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that she turned off and restarted the vehicle. The stabili-trak warning light and the power steering warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a service center where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number and advised to call the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11546549September 26, 2023
STEERING, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, intermittently the steering wheel became firm. The Service Stabili-trak warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11546734September 26, 2023
STEERING
I was traveling on hwy 8 at 65 mph when power steering without warning quit working. I was on a curve and in the other lane before i could get back control of the PU. I took the PU to the repair shop but didn't even make it home before it did it again. Pick up is back in the shop now. If there had been other traffic at the time it could have been deadly.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11546333September 25, 2023
STEERING
Loss of power steering control while driving at high and low speeds. Almost caused accident with young children in car. Symptoms identical to 2015 same make and model recall. Dealership says bad sensor but wants to replace the whole rack and pinion as the sensor is built in. Very dangerous
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11545559September 20, 2023
STEERING
While driving on a 2 lane road, a service power steering warning light came on and there was an immediate loss of power steering assist. This happened during a turn and the steering without the electric power assist is extremely difficult. I was able to complete the turn by using both hands on the steering wheel. I was able to pull over, turn off the vehicle and turn it back one which reset the issue. This has now happened at least 3 other times while driving and while parked. Took the vehicle to the dealer and they noted that there was an error code in the system relating to lost communication/invalid data to the DTC (code U0101). Dealer reset code and "checked" connections. Could not reproduce the issue. However the issues if intermittent. There was a code indicating that an issue occurred but no action taken by dealer. This is the same issue that the 2015 Colorado/Canyon trucks experienced for which a recall was issued.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11545616September 20, 2023
STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My 2016 keeps losing the power steering and stability traction. Same problem the 2015 had a recall on. The exact same part number. I almost wrecked yesterday while making a turn when it went out on me. I had to find a safe place to pullover and shut my truck off and restart it so the power steering would work. There are several complaints on the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado's that the recall was for on the 2015. This happens all of the time. Some time 10 times a day and some days non at all.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11545527September 19, 2023
STEERING
While driving the power steering failed with associated Stabilitrak warning. Fortunately it happened while driving slowly and there was not a concern for safety. Though it was very hard, the car was driven home.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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