2018 Chevrolet Colorado Problems & Owner Complaints

Power Train 78 1 crash 2 injury

“I HAD TRUCK STATIONARY PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE ON A DIRT ROAD FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES WHEN I HEARD A ODD SOUND LIKE "ARRRRR CLUNK" AND MY CAR ROLLED DOWN A HILL. I HAD MY CAR ON PARK WHILE ON 4LOW WITH THE ENGINE OFF. I DID NOT HAVE MY PARKING BRAKE ON THOUGH BUT THE INCLINE WAS SO SLIGHT I FEEL I DID NOT NEED IT. MY TRUCK WAS NOT LOADED WITH ANY EXTRA WEIGHT OR ANYTHING TO CAUSE IT TO ROLL DOWN THE HILL. I TRULY BELIEVE I AM NOT AT FAULT FOR THIS HAPPENING IT IS A BRAND NEW CAR HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN? PRIOR TO THIS I WAS NOT DOING ANYTHING EXTREME TO DAMAGE MY CAR IN ANY WAY. SOMETHING MUST HAV…”
NHTSA complaint #11044550, 2017 · 2 injury(ies)

“VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AT APPROXIMATELY 20MPH AND UPPON DECELERATION THERE WAS A LOUD BANG AND ALL FOUR TIRES LOCKED UP AND HAVING NO CONTROL OVER MOVEMENT OF THE TRUCK. NO ERROR CODES FOUND AND DEALERSHIP STATES IT WAS A FAULTY TRANSFER CASE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SHOP ALMOST A MONTH WILL NO RESOLUTION.”
NHTSA complaint #11268097, 2019 · crash

“While driving at normal and safe highway speeds, without warning (no audible or visual warning from the vehicle information display) my vehicle experienced engine lockout, loss of all non-electric power, and no control over vehicle speed. A few seconds after loss, the information display did show a "check engine light" and that the engine was in "lockout." We (my spouse, young child, and self) were surrounded by multiple commercial semi-trucks and passenger vehicles and had to weave and serve to avoid collisions at highway speeds and get to the shoulder of the highway in a few seconds. The…”
NHTSA complaint #11754282, 2026

Unknown Or Other 35 3 fire 3 injury

“I HAD TRUCK STATIONARY PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE ON A DIRT ROAD FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES WHEN I HEARD A ODD SOUND LIKE "ARRRRR CLUNK" AND MY CAR ROLLED DOWN A HILL. I HAD MY CAR ON PARK WHILE ON 4LOW WITH THE ENGINE OFF. I DID NOT HAVE MY PARKING BRAKE ON THOUGH BUT THE INCLINE WAS SO SLIGHT I FEEL I DID NOT NEED IT. MY TRUCK WAS NOT LOADED WITH ANY EXTRA WEIGHT OR ANYTHING TO CAUSE IT TO ROLL DOWN THE HILL. I TRULY BELIEVE I AM NOT AT FAULT FOR THIS HAPPENING IT IS A BRAND NEW CAR HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN? PRIOR TO THIS I WAS NOT DOING ANYTHING EXTREME TO DAMAGE MY CAR IN ANY WAY. SOMETHING MUST HAV…”
NHTSA complaint #11044550, 2017 · 2 injury(ies)

“While driving my truck overheated and Antifreeze was leaking inside the car. Due to the antifreeze leaking my windows were fogging up pretty quickly and I couldn’t see. Therefore having to stop in the middle of the road cause I could t see almost getting hit. Now I can not drive the my car due to the smell making my kids and myself sick. It also states in the paper work after buying my truck new that this is a defect part. This would be a heater core. Thanks for this heater core being inside the truck I almost was hurt.”
NHTSA complaint #11429304, 2021 · 1 injury(ies)

“WE WERE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AND WE STARTED TO SMELL BURNED PLASTIC, WE PULLED OVER AND THE SEAT WHERE MY 3 MONTH OLD BABY IN HER CAR SEAT STARTED TO SMOKE, I IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE CAR SEAT OUT AND FLAMES STARTED TO COME OUT FROM BEHIND THE SEAT, POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, FIRE DEPARTMENT TOLD ME IT'S A ELECTRICAL RELATED FIRE.THEY ARE NO SEAT WARMERS ON THE REAR SEATS.”
NHTSA complaint #11397001, 2021 · fire

Electrical System 34 1 fire

“WE WERE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AND WE STARTED TO SMELL BURNED PLASTIC, WE PULLED OVER AND THE SEAT WHERE MY 3 MONTH OLD BABY IN HER CAR SEAT STARTED TO SMOKE, I IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE CAR SEAT OUT AND FLAMES STARTED TO COME OUT FROM BEHIND THE SEAT, POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, FIRE DEPARTMENT TOLD ME IT'S A ELECTRICAL RELATED FIRE.THEY ARE NO SEAT WARMERS ON THE REAR SEATS.”
NHTSA complaint #11397001, 2021 · fire

“My 2018 Chevrolet Colorado diesel has had repeated diesel emissions/DPF-related failures that cause the vehicle to enter reduced-power or limp mode. This is a safety issue because the truck suddenly loses power and cannot accelerate normally. The most serious incident occurred while driving over Santiam Pass in Oregon. The vehicle went into reduced-power/limp mode on a mountain highway, leaving me unable to maintain normal speed or accelerate safely. I lost power needed to pass traffic and had limited ability to respond to road conditions. The problem has happened several times. It has also…”
NHTSA complaint #11748528, 2025

“All the sensors seem to not be functioning correctly. Doesn't tell me the right measurements for the wheels, gas, over heating. Right front passenger door locks/unlocks when it wants. It chokes up when trying to accelerate. Theres a rattling noise that comes from under the car. First time I took it to the dealership, they stated it was a bolt that had come loose on the exhaust pipe. They placed a new one which lasted a year and a half and now its back to making the noise. I took it again to the dealership, this time they claimed they couldn't find anything. My airbag sensor keeps coming on con…”
NHTSA complaint #11694565, 2025

Engine 23 1 fire

“A FAULTY ENGINE BLOCK HEATER CAUSED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT TO CATCH FIRE WHILE THE TRUCK WAS PARKED, TURNED OFF AND THE FACTORY INSTALLED ENGINE BLOCK HEATER WAS PLUGGED IN.”
NHTSA complaint #11288644, 2019 · fire

“While driving at normal and safe highway speeds, without warning (no audible or visual warning from the vehicle information display) my vehicle experienced engine lockout, loss of all non-electric power, and no control over vehicle speed. A few seconds after loss, the information display did show a "check engine light" and that the engine was in "lockout." We (my spouse, young child, and self) were surrounded by multiple commercial semi-trucks and passenger vehicles and had to weave and serve to avoid collisions at highway speeds and get to the shoulder of the highway in a few seconds. The…”
NHTSA complaint #11754282, 2026

“Engine fails it violenty thumps and studders and drops from highway speed with no warning. This is a mfg. defect and also an EXTREME SAFETY CONCERN. The engine studders and thumps and we were almost rear ended by a truck when our truck could not go into gear properly. It is very scary! Dealership confirmed that they have many vehicles with same issue and recommended a Super Flush of transmission but not sure this will correct problem or cause more problems. There is no warning when these incidents occur and the driver has no control to avoid it. It is commonly referred to as the Chevy t…”
NHTSA complaint #11741750, 2026

Steering 18

“Power steering failure, without incident. It started one morning, after turning off truck the previous day. Warning lights displayed as soon as truck was started. Very difficult to turn steering wheel. Too dangerous to drive. Dealer indicated the steering rack should be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11742439, 2026

“The ignition switch will frequently lock when turning off and not allow the electrical system to fully turn off and prevent you from removing the key. It happens randomly but has been increasing in frequency.”
NHTSA complaint #11654227, 2025

“The power steering quits working intermittently. It has always been extremely cold when it happens. So far, it has only happened when the vehicle has been started, then driven. Turning the ignition off, then on, does not fix the problem. So far, it eventually starts working again at a later start up. When it happened before, the problem had resolved itself when I took it to the dealership and they could not determine the cause & simply replaced the battery. Losing power steering is definitely a safety issue if turning a corner, etc., when it goes out. The last time, I drove 45 miles directly t…”
NHTSA complaint #11635146, 2025

Fuel/Propulsion System 11 1 fire

“Fuel system leak and yes, it is available for inspection. My safety was at risk while I was driving the truck and smelled a very strong odor of gasoline enter the cab of the truck while I was driving with the windows rolled up. I immediately stopped the truck and got out and noticed flames coming out from underneath the bed in front of the left rear wheel, then the gas tank ignited shooting flames out like a flame thrower. The Fire Dept and the insurance company inspected it, and it was deemed a total loss. There were no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of a problem prior to the fire…”
NHTSA complaint #11640337, 2025 · fire

“7.5 amp to fuel injectors has blown 2 times unknow reason causing loss of power 1st time on country road then 2nd time on a highway it's a common problem from the Chevy Colorado forums regarding the 2.8l lwn engine”
NHTSA complaint #11711662, 2026

“My 2018 Chevrolet Colorado diesel has had repeated diesel emissions/DPF-related failures that cause the vehicle to enter reduced-power or limp mode. This is a safety issue because the truck suddenly loses power and cannot accelerate normally. The most serious incident occurred while driving over Santiam Pass in Oregon. The vehicle went into reduced-power/limp mode on a mountain highway, leaving me unable to maintain normal speed or accelerate safely. I lost power needed to pass traffic and had limited ability to respond to road conditions. The problem has happened several times. It has also…”
NHTSA complaint #11748528, 2025

Air Bags 7 1 crash

“I was ran off the road and hit a tree line in which a downed tree went through my windshield. The airbags failed to deploy. If I had not been wearing my seatbelt, I could've been decapitated”
NHTSA complaint #11636751, 2025 · crash

“All the sensors seem to not be functioning correctly. Doesn't tell me the right measurements for the wheels, gas, over heating. Right front passenger door locks/unlocks when it wants. It chokes up when trying to accelerate. Theres a rattling noise that comes from under the car. First time I took it to the dealership, they stated it was a bolt that had come loose on the exhaust pipe. They placed a new one which lasted a year and a half and now its back to making the noise. I took it again to the dealership, this time they claimed they couldn't find anything. My airbag sensor keeps coming on con…”
NHTSA complaint #11694565, 2025

“Key can't be removed when the truck is in park. Locks go up and down when vehicle is moving. Transmission stuck in 3rd gear. Stabilitrack and traction control indicator lights appear on dashboard. Exhaust brake and traction control switches don't work.”
NHTSA complaint #11638431, 2025

Seat Belts 5

“The driver side seat belt does not immediately latch when placed in the seat belt housing. To secure the seat belt the driver must keep placing the seat belt latch into the housing multiple times in order for the latch to secure. When brought to the attention of a local Chevrolet Service Center, their response was to pay >$400 to replace the seat belt housing (near the seat). The service center is Lamb Chevrolet in Prescott, Arizona.”
NHTSA complaint #11563414, 2024

“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…”
NHTSA complaint #11502869, 2022

“MY DRIVER SEAT BELT FAILS TO LOCK, IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A FEW MONTHS, BUT HAS GOTTEN DRASTICALLY WORSE. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH A DEALERSHIP, BUT THE FIRST AVAILABLE APPOINTMENT IS THURSDAY NOVEMBER 7TH 2019. I AM IN A GROUP ON FACEBOOK FOR THIS VEHICLE AND OTHERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE.”
NHTSA complaint #11277640, 2019

Vehicle Speed Control 5

“My 2018 Chevrolet Colorado diesel has had repeated diesel emissions/DPF-related failures that cause the vehicle to enter reduced-power or limp mode. This is a safety issue because the truck suddenly loses power and cannot accelerate normally. The most serious incident occurred while driving over Santiam Pass in Oregon. The vehicle went into reduced-power/limp mode on a mountain highway, leaving me unable to maintain normal speed or accelerate safely. I lost power needed to pass traffic and had limited ability to respond to road conditions. The problem has happened several times. It has also…”
NHTSA complaint #11748528, 2025

“The Stibilitrack in the truck went out just after 20 minutes of driving in 34 degree rainy weather at 65 mph. Found out that it was the passenger front bearing reluctor had chipped away, which is what the wheel speed sensor reads. Once one those go out, you lose Stibilitrack and ABS. I believe that this is a significant safety issue, and a poorly engineered/designed system. The rear system reads gear which is what should be in the front should have as well, not a "magnetic ring". This should be fixed so that noone gets injured or killed. It's also a waste of consumer money that you have to cha…”
NHTSA complaint #11632897, 2024

“The wiring harness was touching the air condenser line. The line gets hot when air conditioning is used. It melted causing my truck to throw a lot of random alarms. It also would turn my cruise off and make it down shift all of a sudden startling me. Melted wires are also a fire hazard. There is a bulletin for wire harness chafing that GMC knows about this issue. If it had melted something major and shut my truck down while driving down the interstate it would put me and anybody around me in danger. It was wired back together but is still not fixed. Might need a new wiring harness.”
NHTSA complaint #11466441, 2022

Service Brakes 4 1 crash 2 injury

“I HAD TRUCK STATIONARY PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE ON A DIRT ROAD FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES WHEN I HEARD A ODD SOUND LIKE "ARRRRR CLUNK" AND MY CAR ROLLED DOWN A HILL. I HAD MY CAR ON PARK WHILE ON 4LOW WITH THE ENGINE OFF. I DID NOT HAVE MY PARKING BRAKE ON THOUGH BUT THE INCLINE WAS SO SLIGHT I FEEL I DID NOT NEED IT. MY TRUCK WAS NOT LOADED WITH ANY EXTRA WEIGHT OR ANYTHING TO CAUSE IT TO ROLL DOWN THE HILL. I TRULY BELIEVE I AM NOT AT FAULT FOR THIS HAPPENING IT IS A BRAND NEW CAR HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN? PRIOR TO THIS I WAS NOT DOING ANYTHING EXTREME TO DAMAGE MY CAR IN ANY WAY. SOMETHING MUST HAV…”
NHTSA complaint #11044550, 2017 · 2 injury(ies)

“The braking system did not engaged as expected when suddenly braking in freeway commute. This resulted in a vehicle collision. I believe this issue put myself and others in danger. There were no warning lamps.”
NHTSA complaint #11537155, 2023 · crash

“The Stibilitrack in the truck went out just after 20 minutes of driving in 34 degree rainy weather at 65 mph. Found out that it was the passenger front bearing reluctor had chipped away, which is what the wheel speed sensor reads. Once one those go out, you lose Stibilitrack and ABS. I believe that this is a significant safety issue, and a poorly engineered/designed system. The rear system reads gear which is what should be in the front should have as well, not a "magnetic ring". This should be fixed so that noone gets injured or killed. It's also a waste of consumer money that you have to cha…”
NHTSA complaint #11632897, 2024

Structure 4

“TAKATA RECALLS HEAR WATER RUSH WITH A GURGLE NOISE FROM DASHBOARD THIS HAPPENS WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP. ALSO WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN DRIVE WITH THE FOOT ON THE BRAKES IT MAKES LOUD NOISE THEN JUMPS. ALSO PAINT ON HOOD HAS FISHEYES THE TRUCK ALSO IDOLS HIGH WHEN STARTING UP.”
NHTSA complaint #11173429, 2019

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOOD BOUNCED UP AND DOWN WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT INITIALLY TOOK THE VEHICLE TO JEFF GORDON CHEVROLET (228 S COLLEGE RD, WILMINGTON, NC 28403) WHERE THEY ADJUSTED THE HOOD LATCH BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO OCEAN CITY CHEVROLET (2366 OCEAN HWY W, SHALLOTTE, NC 28459) WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS THEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS FILED. SHE WAS THEN INFORMED THAT SHE WOULD BE CALLED BACK FOR AN UPDAT…”
NHTSA complaint #11343864, 2018

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES OF THE FENDER WHEEL/CARGO BED WERE BUCKLING AND RIPPLING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ALL AMERICAN CHEVROLET OF SAN ANGELO (203 NORTH BRYANT BLVD, SAN ANGELO, TX 76903, 844-342-6320), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 95019035528. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11233870, 2018

Suspension 4

“El vehículo en muchas ocasiones no quiere encender el tablero, se vuelve loco como si quisiera apagar ah blim, queda mucho ah, las luces del tablero y la radio se encienden y apagan”
NHTSA complaint #11426276, 2021

“The Multimatic DSSV damper in the left rear lost its fluid through a leak. Various forums indicate there is a design flaw with the DSSV for the ZR2. A blown shock renders the vehicle unbalanced, and marginally safe in unexpected rough terrain or when pulling a trailer. These dampers or shocks have shafts that are too thin and poorly designed seals, causing them to leak.”
NHTSA complaint #11419431, 2021

“FRONT END CLUCKING WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS OR PULLING INTO DRIVEWAYS AT VEY MINIMUM SPEED.”
NHTSA complaint #11386785, 2019

Fuel System 3

“The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that upon arriving to his destination, he observed gasoline leaking underneath the vehicle near the fuel filler neck. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel pump seal. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 162,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11667683, 2025

“The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power and the driver observed a high pitch sound coming from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and turned off. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the high-pressure fuel pump had fractured and there was a fractured bolt inside the cylinder head that needed to be replaced. Additionally, diagnost…”
NHTSA complaint #11652312, 2025

“The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving 30-35 MPH, the contact smelled an abnormally strong fuel odor. The odor became more intense while driving. The contact stated upon arriving at the residence, the fuel gauge indicated that the fuel tank was empty. Additionally, the contact noticed a puddle of gasoline underneath the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed the contact that the failure could be related to the fuel pump. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…”
NHTSA complaint #11532053, 2023

Visibility 3

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES DUE TO CRACKS FROM TINY STONES. MCCARTHY CHEVROLET (675 N RAWHIDE, OLATHE, KS 66061, (913) 324-7200) STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER, BUT DID NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE GLASS WOULD BE FOUND DEFECTIVE. THE CONTACT WAS CONSIDERING REPLACING THE WINDSHIELD WITH AN AFTERMARKET WINDSHIELD. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500. *DT*JB”
NHTSA complaint #11165093, 2018

Exterior Lighting 2

“Rear back up camera at night is extremely bright and blinding to driver. Makes it useless at night and dangerous. There's no way to lower brightness setting for night time back up moves. I've seen many complaints on this. We owners shouldn't have to pay to have this fix.”
NHTSA complaint #11628121, 2024

“He wiring harness to the 4wd kept coming on which wouldn’t allow me to ingage. Mountain Chevy citified mechanic found a chafing on the wiring harness. After filing it my truck started to light up like a Christmas tree, Stability service, trailer brake service, Locker service, Power streering service and they done turn off. Which is caused by more chafing wires that are to close to components of the engine bay getting to hot. Now my power steering turns off and when driving the truck it kicks on and make me loose control of the vehicle. Big diffect on Chevys manufacturing this vehicle. I’m not…”
NHTSA complaint #11559139, 2023

Forward Collision Avoidance 2

“I have a 2018 Colorado 4x4 with 51K miles. Purchased with 28k. When driving at normal highway speed, get drive train shudder when increase torque is needed (hill, ramp, etc.). Only happens in overdrive. When tow/haul is activated shudder does not occur. It feels like transmission and/or drive shaft is about to fall off. I have not attempted repair due to numerous concerns voiced on this site and class action lawsuit now in progress. No warning lights or messages.”
NHTSA complaint #11516117, 2023

“El vehículo en muchas ocasiones no quiere encender el tablero, se vuelve loco como si quisiera apagar ah blim, queda mucho ah, las luces del tablero y la radio se encienden y apagan”
NHTSA complaint #11426276, 2021

Back Over Prevention 1

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS LOW SPEEDS AT NIGHT, THE BACK UP CAMERA MONITOR BECAME TOO BRIGHT FOR THE CONTACT TO SEE PROPERLY WHILE REVERSING THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, AT NIGHT, THE BACK UP CAMERA ILLUMINATED THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE AND THE CONTACT COULD NOT SEE THE ROAD. HIDAY MOTORS IN BLUFFTON, INDIANA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1.”
NHTSA complaint #11075018, 2017

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 1

“I JUST LEFT WORK, MY TRUCK WAS PARKED FOR 8, HRS. AFTER 3, MINUTES OF DRIVING THE SERVICE STABILITY TRACK LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER A COUPLE MINS. I TURNED DOWN A MAJOR HIGHWAY AND THEN THE FOLLOWING WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON: CHECK ENGINE, LOW FUEL ( IT WAS HALF FULL), TRACTION CONTROL, DRIVE WITH CAUTION, STREARING ASSIST OFF. THE ELECTRICAL PANEL WENT CRAZY AND I LOST POWER TO THE ENGINE. I PULLED OVER AND CALLED CHEVY ROADSIDE ASSIST. THEY TOWED THE TRUCK TO COX CHEVROLET, WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW ONLY A YEAR AGO. THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE ISSUE AND I HAD TO DRIVE IT BACK HO…”
NHTSA complaint #11230291, 2019

Interior Lighting 1

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DIMMER SWITCH DID NOT ACTIVATE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR LIGHTING WAS BRIGHT AND IMPAIRED HIS VISION WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. IN THE DAYTIME, THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WERE TOO DIM AND PREVENTED THE CONTACT FROM SEEING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BRUCE CHEVROLET (1084 SW OAK ST, HILLSBORO, OR 97123, (503) 388-4240) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DIMMER LIGHTS FAILED DUE TO A SHORT IN THE COMPUTER SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID…”
NHTSA complaint #11102643, 2018

Latches/Locks/Linkages 1

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOOD BOUNCED UP AND DOWN WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT INITIALLY TOOK THE VEHICLE TO JEFF GORDON CHEVROLET (228 S COLLEGE RD, WILMINGTON, NC 28403) WHERE THEY ADJUSTED THE HOOD LATCH BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO OCEAN CITY CHEVROLET (2366 OCEAN HWY W, SHALLOTTE, NC 28459) WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS THEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS FILED. SHE WAS THEN INFORMED THAT SHE WOULD BE CALLED BACK FOR AN UPDAT…”
NHTSA complaint #11343864, 2018

Seats 1

“THE BOTTOM SEAT COVER RETAINING CLIP KEEPS COMING LOOSE ON BOTH THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT AND THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT, AND CAN START TO TEAR THE SEAT COVER. THIS APPEARS TO HAPPEN WHEN ENTERING OR LEAVING THE VEHICLE. IT CAN BE CLIPPED BACK, BUT QUICKLY COMES LOOSE AGAIN. I HAVE RETURNED IT TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR; THEY PUT THE CLIP BACK IN PLACE, BUT IT QUICKLY CAME LOOSE AGAIN. I HAVE PUT IT BACK ON AND IT CONTINUES TO COME LOOSE.”
NHTSA complaint #11111368, 2018

Tires 1

“At approximately 6:15am while driving at approx 45MPH on a surface street on the right lane, I noticed an alert on the dashboard regarding the PSI of the rear driver side tire had 0 PSI of pressure and simultaneously heard the thudding sounds of a flat tire. I neither heard, nor felt any impact and there were no potholes in that section of road. I pulled over and called for roadside assistance to replace the tire with my spare. I noticed a large tear from the tread nearly all the way down to the bead along the wall of the tire. Tire M+S 255/65 R17 110T. When the tech arrived he noted the…”
NHTSA complaint #11601578, 2024

Visibility/Wiper 1

“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…”
NHTSA complaint #11502221, 2022

Wheels 1

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES OF THE FENDER WHEEL/CARGO BED WERE BUCKLING AND RIPPLING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ALL AMERICAN CHEVROLET OF SAN ANGELO (203 NORTH BRYANT BLVD, SAN ANGELO, TX 76903, 844-342-6320), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 95019035528. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11233870, 2018