Chevrolet Colorado Complaints

3,652 consumer complaints on file.

#11504691January 31, 2023
STEERING
Power Steering has went out on my truck. I only have 37700 miles on this 2016 chevy colorado and think the power steering should last longer than that. It is my only vehicle and now I am being told that the part is on back order. Please can you help me?
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#11504603January 31, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the instrument panel went blank while driving. Additionally, the navigation system was inoperable for approximately 15 minutes. The contact turned the system to the off position, but the system failed to regain function. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.
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0
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#11504585January 31, 2023
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2021 colorado has a low to almost non existent turn signal chime and lane departure chime even with the radio off or very low. There's no way to adjust the vehicles audio chimes. 2021 colorodo with approximately 11k miles on it.
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#11503770January 26, 2023
STEERING
I lost assisted steering while traveling the interstate. I stopped at the nearest exit and shut off. I inspected the engine compartment and restarted, steering came back to normal. The same thing happened in a parking garage, , and has gotten more frequent. Took truck to Chevy dealership and they diagnosed a bad steering rack, and quoted $2700. to repair. The stability light comes on, followed by caution loss of steering light. Restarting resets condition every time. I can’t let my wife drive, as it takes two hands and a lot of force to steer with loss of assistance. Looking on line I found the 2015 model has a national recall for the same issue. I Attempted to purchase the rack and install myself , I discovered the 2015, and the 2016 is the same part number. Looking online there are many complaints for the identical issue with the 2016 Silverado.
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0
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#11503528January 25, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Like the 2017-2019 Chevrolet Colorados my 2020 Colorado also has transmission shudders from time to time and I get random vibrations
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No
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0
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#11503619January 25, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Vehicle shift lever, part # 23397472, will not go into mode to allow keys to be removed from ignition. Will only go into the accessory mode which will allow the battery to run down if left this way. Have to restart and move shift lever back and forth multiple times before keys can be removed. This seems to be a continuing problem on Chevy Colorados and GMC Canyons according to various Chevy/GMC owner complaints. Almost have pointed back to the part number above.
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11503201January 23, 2023
STEERING
Power steering went out suddenly while turning in a parking garage. The stabilitrack light also came on as being disabled. After getting to a spot, I inspected the power steering fluid and it was full. I started the truck back up and everything was reset and fine. Because I was driving slowly and the steering wheel was designed small since it had power steering, I had almost didn't make the turn. Had my wife been driving, I know that she would have crashed into the parked cars near the turn. I have an appointment with the garage on Feb 15th. The truck had no indicators on prior to the incident. The stabilitrack light had come on twice in the past six months but reset after restarting the truck. This was the first time it came on with a loss of power steering. After an internet search, it seems that this is similar to the many other cases in 2015 and 2016 Colorados.
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No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11503276January 23, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 2021 I took my truck to the dealership with complaints of a high pitch hum coming from the reared- drivetrain. They found metal shavings in the rear end fluid and said they had to rebuild the rear end 11/3/21. Last Thursday I took it back for the same reason. They found alot of metal shavings again 1/19/23.
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No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11503009January 22, 2023
STEERING
Power steering failed on start up, stabiltrack and traction control light on as well. Don't want to take chance if it failing while at speed, but with no recall and looks very expensive to fix.
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Injuries:
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#11503024January 22, 2023
ENGINE
Truck will have issues with misfires or rough idle. Technician advised that the truck has excessive intake valve carbon which is a known issue for 2015 - 2016 colorado and stated their is a bulletin for this know issue. However, this is not a recall even if they know this is something known that happens.
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No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11502821January 20, 2023
STEERING
While stopped at an intersection, the steering wheel jerked to the right and the power steering systems shut down and felt like it was "locked" in position. The idiot lights on dashboard indicated power steering and Vehicle Stabilitrack systems were not working. It was a yellow light with a car and something representing swerves. The truck steering became incredibly difficult to control and turn the wheels. When it was safe, I managed to pull into a shopping center. I tried restarting the vehicle 3 -4 times before the system errors were cleared and steering performed normally. I drove 14 miles towards my house, when the same scenario happened, except this time I was driving on the highway.
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No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11502869January 20, 2023
SEAT BELTS
Seat belt buckle receiver occasionally does not “click” all the way and takes at times multiple attempts to connect. No light shows that it is disconnected. I’ve noticed it with both front seat belts receiver. Unknown with rear seats I’ve never sat in my vehicles backseats to confirm it there. Unknown if I can get them inspected upon request at my local dealer as they have not been the best with customer service. Seat belt not working correctly doesn’t give me confidence in it in the event of a collision. Unknown if reproduced No inspection has been conducted as of the time of this report. Will move to get that done asap.
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No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
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#11502221January 17, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
We reported issues with our thermostat to our dealer back in September of 2022. The vehicle would not defrost or heat. We were then told the thermostat required replacements but there was no part in existence and they would notify us when it became available. After following up numerous times with no actionable timeline from the dealer we consulted with a secondary mechanic who confirmed the issue was related to a thermostat sensor malfunction and would require a replacement thermostat. Again we were told that the item was not available from GM and we would be contacted when more information was available. A SPAC case was created by our dealer in October of 2022, notifying the system of the urgent need and our dealer has followed up numerous times that GM has not provided any timeline for replacement. I have also filed a separate claim in January of 2023 to GM customer service notifying them of the ongoing issue and escalating to upper management. I have not heard back on mitigation or rectification plan for our issue. This ongoing issue is a major safety concern that has rendered my vehicle unfit for operation. I am unsure why GM is not making this major safety concern a priority because we are now in the middle of a Chicago winter we’re temperatures are regularly below freezing. I cannot defrost my windows or maintain a safe cabin temperature. This is unsafe for me to operate let alone use the vehicle to transport my child because of the immediate danger it would place her and I in. I am now paying for a vehicle that has sat inoperable in my driveway for 4+ months with no end in site and opening is up to additional damages because it has had to remain inoperable for an extended period of time.
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No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501586January 13, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Try to completely shut the truck off but cannot remove the ignition key after putting the truck in park . After several times of starting the truck and moving the shifter back and forth then turning the truck off the key releases. Went on car gurus.com chat line and found this problem is widespread. Chevrolet dealerships will not honor the warranty on this issue if the vehicle is passed it’s warranty. Looks like someone is going have to get injured or trapped in the vehicle for Chevy to acknowledge this safety issue. Thank you for your consideration.
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No
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Injuries:
0
Deaths:
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#11501605January 13, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Windshield Wipers In-Op. Driving In Heavy Traffic At Highway Speed. Down Poor Started And Windshield Wipers Failed To Operate Nearly Causing Accident.
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No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501191January 11, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The truck only has 12,009 miles on it we purchased it new in November 2021. Now the fuel gage only shows Full regardless of the amount of gas in the tank. Also when we try to fill the tank the gas pump keeps stopping as if the tank is full even when the tank is not. We are extremely uncomfortable to travel any distance. The dealership looked at the issue and said everything checked out ok. It is NOT ok.
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No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
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#11500851January 9, 2023
STEERING
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while reversing out of the driveway, the steering wheel became stiff. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power steering gearbox needed to be replaced. The power steering gearbox and wiring harness were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 55,257.
Crash:
No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11500318January 5, 2023
STEERING
While driving the vehicle, all power steering systems shut down and traction control systems stopped working. Lights on dashboard indicated power steering and Vehicle Stabilitrack systems were not working. Truck steering became manual immediately and truck was incredibly difficult to control. I was able to guide the truck (from interstate speeds) over to a shoulder and turn off the truck. Walk around indicated no external impacts or problems with tires. Got back in, restarted the truck, all system errors were cleared and steering performed normally. A different incident occurred (same incident specifics as above), except I was just started to move out of a parking place at church and lost all power steering/stabilitrack. Manual steering was possible, but extremely difficult. I stopped the truck, restarted and all systems were operational again. This is the same incident behavior as indicated in GM recall notification 15595. However my vehicle does not fall under the recall age. Many other users on the colorado truck forums are reporting these errors and there is a nation wide shortage of part (at 2,000$ each). Which means these trucks and vehicles are not safe to drive and people will die if this is not addressed.
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No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11500215January 4, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Unknown- the radio changes stations without being touch and GPS is not working correctly making travel unsafe and it changes all settings without being touched like vehicle and everything that's connected to it.
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Injuries:
0
Deaths:
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#11499951January 3, 2023
POWER TRAIN
when traveling at any speed usually between 1200-2200 RPM there is a rumble strip/ vibration feeling coming from the vehicle most notably around 35-45 MPH but happens at all speeds. I took it to my local mechanic and it was not a suspension, tire or drive shaft issue. i was informed it seems to be coming from the transmission. upon looking on other forums about this issue it seems to be a common problem with the 8 speed transmissions on the Colorado's. i still have been unable to fix this issue. No indicator lights are on, engine runs fine its only when traveling when the engine is between 1200-2200 RPM
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No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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