Is the 2015 Chevrolet COLORADO reliable?

The 2015 Chevrolet COLORADO has 635 complaints filed with NHTSA (3.5x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: avoid. Most common issue: STEERING problems.

What are common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet COLORADO?

Top problems: STEERING (350 complaints, avg repair $500); ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS (56 complaints, avg repair $500); ELECTRICAL (52 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2015 Chevrolet COLORADO?

Yes, there are 7 recall(s): AIR BAGS:FRONTAL, AIR BAGS, SEATS, STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. Contact any Chevrolet dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Chevrolet COLORADO?

The 2015 Chevrolet COLORADO gets 22 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $2182. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2015 Chevrolet COLORADO?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2015 Chevrolet COLORADO is approximately $1,571/year (truck-small class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2015 Chevrolet COLORADO

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2015 Chevrolet COLORADO has 635 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 3.5x the segment average of 181. The most common issue is steering problems (55% of all complaints), specifically: i had a power steering malfunction on three occasions on february 13,16,and 17. all three times it was -10 below zero or more and lost my power steering. my truck is parked in a garage at night ,this happened all three times after being outside for several hours in extremey cold weather. the driver. There are 7 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 6 fire reports filed.

6 fire reports 23 crash reports 14 injuries

635

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

3.5x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

STEERING

350 complaints

55%

• I HAD A POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION ON THREE OCCASIONS ON FEBRUARY 13,16,AND 17. ALL THREE TIMES IT WAS -10 BELOW ZERO OR MORE AND LOST MY POWER STEERING. MY TRUCK IS PARKED IN A GARAGE AT NIGHT ,THIS HAPPENED ALL THREE TIMES AFTER BEING OUTSIDE FOR SEVERAL HOURS IN EXTREMEY COLD WEATHER. THE DRIVER
• ON APRIL 2, 2015, MY DAUGHTER WAS PULLING OUT A SHOPPING CENTER IN PLAINFIELD IL WHEN THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILED AS SHE TRYING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE IP DISPLAY SHOWED A MESSAGE TO DRIVE WITH CARE AND THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING. I STOPPED AT AN AUTO PARTS STORE TO PU
• WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. WARNING SOUND CAME AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MENTIONED STABILITRAK AND POWER STEERING FAULT, DRIVE WITH CARE. HAD NO POWER STEERING FOR REST OF TRIP TO WORK. HAD THIS OF HAPPENED IN TRAFFIC AND IN A TURN I COULD HAVE EASILY HIT A CAR AS IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN. TU

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 7 crashes

“I HAD A POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION ON THREE OCCASIONS ON FEBRUARY 13,16,AND 17. ALL THREE TIMES IT WAS -10 BELOW ZERO OR MORE AND LOST MY POWER STEERING. MY TRUCK IS PARKED IN A GARAGE AT NIGHT ,THIS HAPPENED ALL THREE TIMES AFTER BEING OUTSIDE FOR SEVERAL HOURS IN EXTREMEY COLD WEATHER. THE DRIVER”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2015 Chevrolet COLORADO

Based on 461 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 53K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 30-60K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

118

30-60K

141

60-100K

133

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

TRANSMISSION

Reported earliermedian 9K mi · 33 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ENGINE

Reported earliermedian 25K mi · 26 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

OTHER

Reported earliermedian 45K mi · 15 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BRAKES

Reported earliermedian 34K mi · 14 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

AIR BAGS

Reported earliermedian 45K mi · 10 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BODY/STRUCTURE

Reported earliermedian 483 mi · 8 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (7)

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL05/10/2017

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.

Risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17387.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2015 Chevrolet COLORADO

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$2,182

Per month

$182

Per mile

18.2¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$2,667/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,847/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2015 Chevrolet COLORADO

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,571

Full coverage / month

$131

Liability only / year

$629

vs US avg

-6%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (truck-small)1.02x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age0.92x

= Full coverage estimate$1571

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Chevrolet COLORADO Service Intervals

Oil change

8K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

8K mi

Brake fluid

36 months

Transmission fluid

45K mi

Engine coolant

150K mi

Spark plugs

100K mi

Cabin air filter

23K mi

Engine air filter

45K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

45K mi

GM Oil Life System dynamically calculates oil change interval. DEXOS-approved oil required.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Chevrolet New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

6 yr / 100K mi

Roadside assistance

5 yr / 60K mi

These are the terms for a new Chevrolet. If you're buying a used 2015 COLORADO, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Chevrolet dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 635 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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STEERING: I HAD A POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION ON THREE OCCASIONS ON FEBRUARY 13,16,AND 17. ALL THREE TIMES IT WAS -10 BELOW ZERO OR MORE AND LOST MY POWER STEERING. MY TRUCK IS PARKED IN A GARAGE AT NIGHT ,THIS HAPPENED ALL THREE TIMES AFTER BEING OUTSIDE FOR SEVERAL HOURS IN EXTREMEY COLD WEATHER. THE DRIVER
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS: I WAS DRIVING ONTO AN EXIT RAMP AND FELT THE STEERING GET STIFF. THE INFORMACTION SCREEN ABOVE THE STEERING WHEEL FLASHED YELLOW LIGHTS AND THE MESSAGE "SERVICE POWER STEERING, DRIVE SAFELY". I PROCEEDED TO GRIP THE STEERING WHEEL HARDER AND SLOW DOWN TILL I COULD SAFELY PULLOVER. THE BACKUP CAMERA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: I WAS DRIVING ONTO AN EXIT RAMP AND FELT THE STEERING GET STIFF. THE INFORMACTION SCREEN ABOVE THE STEERING WHEEL FLASHED YELLOW LIGHTS AND THE MESSAGE "SERVICE POWER STEERING, DRIVE SAFELY". I PROCEEDED TO GRIP THE STEERING WHEEL HARDER AND SLOW DOWN TILL I COULD SAFELY PULLOVER. THE BACKUP CAMERA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: I WANTED TO REACH OUT TO YOU ON CHEVROLET?S CLAIM THAT THEIR ENGINE ACHIEVES 305 HORSEPOWER. WHILE IT MAY BE TRUE THAT THEIR ENGINE ACHIEVES THIS FIGURE IT DOES SO AT A STATED 6800 RPM. THE 6800 FIGURE IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE BECAUSE THE TRUCKS? RED LINE INDICATING POTENTIAL DANGEROUS OPERATING CONDITI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 7 recalls have been completed — free at any Chevrolet dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)