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2019 Chevrolet Colorado problems, recalls and owner complaints

What the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.

  • 0safety recalls
  • 150owner complaints
  • 6crash reports
  • 4fire reports
  • 12injuries reported

150 complaints, against an average of 181 for the other 12 Chevrolet Colorado model years.

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What goes wrong with the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado?

The components named most often in the 150 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  1. Power Train65 (43.3%)
  2. Electrical System24 (16%)
  3. Steering22 (14.7%)
  4. Engine20 (13.3%)
  5. Fuel/Propulsion System9 (6%)
  6. Service Brakes9 (6%)
  7. Back Over Prevention4 (2.7%)
  8. Suspension4 (2.7%)

What symptoms do 2019 Chevrolet Colorado owners describe?

Found by reading the text of all 150 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.

Has the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado been recalled?

NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado as of October 25, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.

What do 2019 Chevrolet Colorado owners report?

12 of the 150 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.

September 18 2026 I was driving with my 3 grand kids in the truck when coming into a right curve the steering locked up causing me to go into on coming traffic. I yanked hard right and got it back in the lane. Felt like the truck cut off, pulled off side of the road looked it over didn’t see anything wrong checked the steering seemed ok. Drove slow got my grandkids dropped off had a 15 min ride home, did it again. Don’t feel safe driving it. Waiting for answers
SteeringNHTSA complaint 11765665 · Sep 20, 2026
When driving at a slow speed truck seemed to die down and not want to shift to next gears. Truck appeared to shake when pressing on the gas lightly.
Power TrainNHTSA complaint 11760462 · Aug 28, 2026
The vehicle experienced severe transmission hesitation, rough shifting, and shuddering early on, which was brought to a Chevrolet dealership under factory warranty at 16,875 miles (April 2021). The issue was reproduced by the dealer at that time. The transmission has now suffered a complete failure at 97,277 miles, creating an immediate driving and safety hazard due to loss of propulsion while operating the vehicle. The failed transmission and vehicle are currently available for inspection upon request.
Power TrainNHTSA complaint 11760140 · Aug 27, 2026
VIN: [XXX]. 2019 Chevy Colorado, ~115,000 mi. FAILED COMPONENT: Vacuum pump failed internally; debris damaged the exhaust camshaft. Pump is cam-driven with no shear pin, so seizure cuts brake assist AND sends metal debris into the engine. Truck/parts are at Chapman Chevrolet, Tempe AZ, available for inspection. SAFETY RISK: On XXX, brake pedal suddenly lost assist while my son merged onto XXX from [XXX]. Pedal effort/stopping distance increased with no warning - high risk of collision merging into highway traffic. CONFIRMED BY DEALER: Yes. Chapman Chevrolet confirmed vacuum pump failure and…
Service Brakes, Forward Collision AvoidanceNHTSA complaint 11748346 · Jul 5, 2026
The infotainment system is not functioning. The screen will come on as I turn on the truck, then it goes blank. Sometimes it flashes and then goes black. I cannot use any of my apps or connect to Apple CarPlay. This has been going on for months now. I have complained to Chevrolet and the dealership. They have failed to provide a solution. This truck only has 35,000 miles on it. We can no longer take it on trips because we have no navigation, especially in areas where wi-fi may be hard to connect to by just our phones. We have followed all the trouble shooting provided in the Chevy app or…
Electrical SystemNHTSA complaint 11738666 · May 18, 2026
I purchased my truck from Karl Chevrolet in Ankeny, IA around September of 2019. Approximately 1.5 years after purchasing the vehicle, I began having issues with my infotainment system intermittently resetting itself while I was driving. On or about the end of 2021 (after this had occurred a few time), I brought the truck into the Karl Chevrolet in Ankeny, IA, as it seemed to become more frequent of an occurrence. The technician told me that this thing happens all the time with the infotainment systems and it was nothing to be concerned about and because it was intermittent, they may not be…
Electrical System, Unknown Or OtherNHTSA complaint 11738185 · May 15, 2026
In and out of the shop for the last 3.5 years (Warranty is expired now) with multiple engin codes (CEL). Most having to do with the fuel delivery systems. Most common P026D, and P1089. It has been in the shop at least 6 or more times. GM won't stand by their product. Since the warranty ended I've put mor than $4,000 in to repairs for this and now I'm told it will cost me anouther $6000 to $7000 to repair. I bout this truck used with 60,000 miles on it and paid cash $50,000 to the dealer the originally sold it to the previous owner. I just want them to fix the issue once and for all. To date…
Electrical System, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11720519 · Feb 25, 2026
Experience hesitation at a stop and shuddering at certain speed
Power Train, EngineNHTSA complaint 11713146 · Jan 24, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was blank, and the message "Service Camera" was displayed. The contact noticed that upon closing the tailgate with the key, the rearview camera image failed to display while reversing. The contact stated that the failure was initially occurring intermittently, but the rearview camera later became inoperable. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.
Back Over PreventionNHTSA complaint 11690718 · Oct 1, 2025
You will be driving down the road and then the power steering goes in and out so stops working and then starts working again. Not safe especially on the highway. No lights go on on the dash. Chevy is currently trying to figure out the problem but has not yet.
SteeringNHTSA complaint 11661425 · May 16, 2025
While driving the vehicle lost power, would not go over 15 mph. There was a loud rattling noise from the engine. Check engine light came on. loss of power and speed prevented me from keeping up with traffic. Had vehicle towed to Chevrolet Dealership was told high pressure fuel pump mounting bolts had broken and fuel pump was loose. Dealer replace fuel pump and one fuel pipe (part #12627128). I paid full price repair ($ 1,775.21) and contacted Chevrolet to see if they would offer any assistance I was under the power-train mileage but over on time. They offered and I accepted 50% of the repair…
Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11633668 · Jan 2, 2025
I recently purchased a certified 2019 Chevy Colorado z71 on June 26, 2023 from Healey Chevrolet in Poughkeepsie N.Y. while test driving the vehicle I brought to the attention of the sales person that there was a vibration in front left wheel at which time the dealer rotated tires and realigned the vehicle, shortly after picking the vehicle up while driving home the vibration started again and progressively got worse the more I drove as well as the steering becoming very stiff and took effort to turn wheel. I contacted dealer took vehicle back at which time the salesperson test drove it and…
Steering, Suspension, Unknown Or OtherNHTSA complaint 11532192 · Jul 14, 2023

2019 Chevrolet Colorado: questions owners ask

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?

NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 150 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado; the most common categories were power train (65, 43.3%), electrical system (24, 16%), steering (22, 14.7%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 6 complaints mention a crash, 4 mention a fire, 12 injuries were reported.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado?

Across 150 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are power train (43.3% of complaints), electrical system (16% of complaints), steering (14.7% of complaints), engine (13.3% of complaints), fuel/propulsion system (6% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.

Does the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?

As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Why does my 2019 Chevrolet Colorado transmission jerk, shudder or shift hard?

29 of the 150 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado (19.3%) describe harsh, jerky or delayed transmission shifting or shuddering. One owner wrote: "The vehicle experienced severe transmission hesitation, rough shifting, and shuddering early on, which was brought to a Chevrolet dealership under factory warranty at 16,875 miles (April 2021). The issue was reproduced by the dealer at that time." (NHTSA complaint 11760140, August 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.

Why does my 2019 Chevrolet Colorado vibrate or shake while driving?

12 of the 150 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado (8%) describe vibration or shaking while driving. One owner wrote: "Transmission Issues — Shudder And Vibration; Stuttering; Vibration And Slams Into Gear At Low Speeds When Going Into Gear. Problem has been confirmed by a independent service center. No warning lights. No codes detected by service center." (NHTSA complaint 11626320, November 2024). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.

Why does my 2019 Chevrolet Colorado stall, lose power or shut off while driving?

10 of the 150 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado (6.7%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "The High Pressure Fuel Pump detached from engine and snapped off flange and bolt in the head of engine . The part is available for inspection and was removed by dealership. Vehicle was being driven at highway speed at time of failure." (NHTSA complaint 11580255, March 2024). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.

Why does the power steering fail or feel heavy on my 2019 Chevrolet Colorado?

9 of the 150 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado (6%) describe power steering failing, locking up or turning heavy. One owner wrote: "September 18 2026 I was driving with my 3 grand kids in the truck when coming into a right curve the steering locked up causing me to go into on coming traffic. I yanked hard right and got it back in the lane." (NHTSA complaint 11765665, September 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.

Why does my 2019 Chevrolet Colorado idle rough, misfire or hesitate?

8 of the 150 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado (5.3%) describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. One owner wrote: "The vehicle experienced severe transmission hesitation, rough shifting, and shuddering early on, which was brought to a Chevrolet dealership under factory warranty at 16,875 miles (April 2021). The issue was reproduced by the dealer at that time." (NHTSA complaint 11760140, August 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.

Check your own Colorado

Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2019 only.

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