2015 Chevrolet Colorado problems
Owners have filed 641 complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado with NHTSA. Steering accounts for 55.2% of them, far more than any other system, ahead of electronic stability control (ESC) at 8.7%.
Complaints641
Crashes26
Fires6
Injuries14
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Steering 55.2% · 354
Electronic stability control (ESC) 8.7% · 56
Electrical system 8.3% · 53
Power train 6.9% · 44
Engine 5.3% · 34
Unknown or other 3.4% · 22
Service brakes 2.2% · 14
Air bags 1.9% · 12
Severity
Of those complaints, 26 describe a crash, 6 describe a fire and 14 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 14 model years of the Chevrolet Colorado in this data, 2015 ranks 2nd by complaint volume; 2016 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 100 in the last three years against 130 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 53,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. While driving various speeds, the power steering completely failed and the power steering warning indicator illuminated simultaneously. The contact had to restart the vehicle in order for the power steering to return to normal. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 36,000. Steering · reported at 36,000 miles
Power steering failed while on interstate at 70mph. Very difficult to control. Had to pull over and cut of engine and restart. Did several times on the way to dealership. Dangerous and should be recalled. Quote to install new power steering rack and pinion module for $1640. There is a recall on certain 2015 trucks for this problem but mine vin was not in the group. This should apply to all 2015. Steering · reported at 158,000 miles
2015 Colorado truck lost power steering assist several times. Vehicle was very hard to steer and could have resulted in a crash, especially for someone with a weaker upper body. Stopping vehicle and restarting cleared the problem for a very short period of time, then it would happen again. General motors said it was out of warranty and would not compensate any of the $2,000.00 Put out to repair vehicle.. Steering · reported at 47,800 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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