NHTSA Data Explorer
Chevrolet Colorado
Data refreshed October 26, 2026
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Complaints
3,618
Active records
Recalls
29
Active records
TSBs
3,663
Active records
Filing history
Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.
Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
8
Injuries
112
Crashes
131
Fires
64
Top reported issues — Chevrolet Colorado
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Operating state
Reporting mechanism
Steering behavior
Condition issue
Driver assistance issue
Vibration/harshness
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Braking behavior
Engine behavior
Performance issue
Safety restraint issue
Noise
Lighting behavior
Starting behavior
Fluid issue
Electrical issue
Infotainment behavior
Thermal issue
HVAC behavior
Access/entry issue
Safety restraint behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Smell
Recent change
Communication/network issue
Wiper/washer behavior
Electrified system issue
Charging behavior
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2020 CHEVROLET COLORADO
Filed Oct 21, 2026
The engine malfunctioned, specifically the 4 camshaft actuator solenoid valves, making the car unable to safely drive. The check engine light came on, likely indicating the car was unsafe to drive. GM issued GM Special Coverage N232430470 covering 2020 Colorado's with a 3.6L V6 engine for the Bank 2 exhaust camshaft actuator solenoid up to 15 years/150,000 miles. This was confirmed by a Chevy dealership. The vehicle was not inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representative. My…
2024 CHEVROLET COLORADO
Filed Oct 21, 2026
Break control module failure breaks needed to be pressed all the way to the floor to slowly stop. Advisor at dealership drove the vehicle into the shop from the parking lot and confirm breaks were not working properly. all lights and messages appeared when starting the vehicle
2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO
Filed Oct 21, 2026
While driving, the truck can suddenly lose power steering and traction control without warning. When this occurs, steering becomes extremely difficult and creates a significant safety risk, particularly at higher speeds or when turning. Restarting the vehicle will sometimes restore power steering, but the problem can persist after restarting. Because the failure is unpredictable and can occur at any time while driving, I am concerned that it could result in loss of vehicle control or a crash.
2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO
Filed Oct 20, 2026
Shortly after startup or while driving, my vehicle will suddenly lose power steering. The dashboard will illuminate the traction control light and warn Service Staiblitrak and Power Steering Reduced Drive With Care however this happens when the power steering is already lost. This has happened while pulling out of parking lots and also while pulling up to a red light in the street. If I turn the vehicle off and on 1-2 times then the fault clears and I can continue driving. A dealer could not…
2021 CHEVROLET COLORADO
Filed Oct 15, 2026
The rear differential is sounding very loud, like grinding roaring sound @ 72,000. This truck doesn't pull any loads or anything heavy.all service are on time. How can this young milage truck major part go bad just so. It's dangerous driving on the street. It can cause death if it blows up or freeze. GM has a global service about their miss labeled rear differential. They now acting like they now hearing about this when many people is complaining about this faulted differential.
2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO
Filed Oct 13, 2026
The truck suddenly losses power steering and traction control during trips rendering the vehicle with no power steering. Upon stopping and restarting the truck, the power steering can return to the vehicle or stay turned off. This is a concerning safety issue as the power steering can give out at any point during a trip.
2023 CHEVROLET COLORADO
Filed Oct 13, 2026
While driving, the vehicles internal computer system seized, completely shutting down and restarting itself over the course of 30 seconds. During and after this event, the brakes, power steering, and restraint system all became inoperable. Brakes failed to engage and power steering did not function. The issue resolved itself after turning the vehicle completely off and back on again. Brakes, power steering, and the restraint system have operated off and on over the past week since the event…
2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO
Filed Oct 11, 2026
While driving, the steering suddenly failed. I was physically unable to steer the vehicle, which made it impossible to continue driving safely. This has happened a few times and I have been able to turn the vehicle off and restart and the steering will work again.
2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO
Filed Oct 9, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, causing the steering wheel to become difficult to turn. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and operated as intended. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V213000 (STEERING); however, the VIN was not included in the…
2021 CHEVROLET COLORADO
Filed Oct 9, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a crash after the contact fell asleep while driving 15 MPH. The vehicle came to a complete stop after crashing into a tree. The front of the vehicle was damaged. The contact stated that the air bags had not deployed. The contact sustained a fractured wrist and hand, burns to the neck from the seat belt and burns to the elbow from impact with the steering wheel. Medical attention was required. The…