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Chevrolet Colorado Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 13 model years, NHTSA lists 24 recalls and 2,324 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Colorado. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Chevrolet Colorado by model year
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Chevrolet models.
Chevrolet Colorado: questions owners ask
Which Chevrolet Colorado year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Chevrolet Colorado model years with the most are the 2016 (713), 2015 (493) and 2017 (216). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Chevrolet Colorado years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2012 (42), 2022 (56) and 2021 (79), out of 11 model years from 2012 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Colorado have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 10 Chevrolet Colorado model years, 24 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2015 (7), 2016 (4) and 2023 (3). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Chevrolet Colorado years have the most power steering complaints?
313 owner complaints across 4 Chevrolet Colorado model years describe power steering failing, locking up or turning heavy. The most were filed for the 2016 (156), 2015 (144) and 2019 (9) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Colorado years have the most stalling complaints?
265 owner complaints across 8 Chevrolet Colorado model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2016 (119), 2015 (101) and 2018 (12) model years, out of 8 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Colorado years have the most transmission shifting complaints?
145 owner complaints across 6 Chevrolet Colorado model years describe harsh, jerky or delayed transmission shifting or shuddering. The most were filed for the 2017 (43), 2018 (31) and 2019 (29) model years, out of 6 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Colorado years have the most ABS and stability control complaints?
78 owner complaints across 6 Chevrolet Colorado model years describe ABS, traction or stability control warnings or faults. The most were filed for the 2016 (45), 2015 (15) and 2024 (9) model years, out of 6 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Colorado years have the most check engine light complaints?
54 owner complaints across 7 Chevrolet Colorado model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2020 (12), 2024 (12) and 2023 (9) model years, out of 7 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Colorado years have the most vibration complaints?
53 owner complaints across 5 Chevrolet Colorado model years describe vibration or shaking while driving. The most were filed for the 2018 (17), 2017 (16) and 2019 (12) model years, out of 5 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Colorado years have the most rough idle and misfire complaints?
33 owner complaints across 3 Chevrolet Colorado model years describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. The most were filed for the 2015 (21), 2019 (8) and 2021 (4) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Colorado years have the most brake complaints?
20 owner complaints across 3 Chevrolet Colorado model years describe brakes feeling soft, failing, grinding or squealing. The most were filed for the 2024 (8), 2023 (7) and 2021 (5) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Colorado years have the most overheating complaints?
16 owner complaints across 2 Chevrolet Colorado model years describe the engine overheating or coolant loss. The most were filed for the 2024 (11) and 2023 (5) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Colorado years have the most phantom braking complaints?
15 owner complaints across 2 Chevrolet Colorado model years describe sudden, unexpected automatic braking ("phantom braking"). The most were filed for the 2023 (10) and 2024 (5) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Colorado years have the most engine failure complaints?
11 owner complaints across 2 Chevrolet Colorado model years describe complete engine failure or a replaced engine. The most were filed for the 2024 (6) and 2021 (5) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.