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Chevrolet COLORADO — Years to Avoid

Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.

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2016 Chevrolet COLORADO

936 complaints (1170% of segment average)

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Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED MORE THAN TWICE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED EACH TIME, BUT WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION TO PREVENT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE AGAIN AND WAS ABLE TO RECEIVE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. TH

2015 Chevrolet COLORADO

635 complaints (794% of segment average)

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Main issue: 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

2017 Chevrolet COLORADO

282 complaints (353% of segment average)

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Main issue: MY COMPLAINT ALONG WITH THOUSANDS OF OTHER CHEVY COLORADO AND GMC CANYON OWNERS IS THE LACK OF A 4WD INDICATOR REMINDER LIGHT IN THE GAUGE CLUSTER. IT SEEMS THAT GM DECIDED THAT JUST A TINY LED LIGHT WHICH IS BASICALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO EVEN SEE IN DAYTIME WAS ENOUGH. THE ONLY THING THAT COMES UP ON THE

2018 Chevrolet COLORADO

238 complaints (298% of segment average)

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Main issue: 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 DI

2023 Chevrolet COLORADO

206 complaints (258% of segment average)

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Main issue: The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle experienced phantom braking with an audible alert and an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact was able to safely drive the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired.

2019 Chevrolet COLORADO

190 complaints (238% of segment average)

Below Average

Main issue: WHILE DRIVING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS I GET A BAD VIBRATION. I HAVE READ WHERE A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE THIS PROBLEM WITH THE COLORADO. DEALER SAYS TO WAIT FOR A RECALL. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE IT REPAIRED NOW. I PAID OVER 30,000 FOR THIS VEHICLE AND CAN'T DRIVE IT THE WAY I WOULD LIKE TO. IT WILL LOOSEN EVERY

2024 Chevrolet COLORADO

181 complaints (226% of segment average)

Below Average

Main issue: The forward collision avoidance system which controls the automatic emergency braking is showing as unavailable. This is after the parking brake warning light comes on and the brake master cylinder or BCM or both makes clicking noises after driving.

2020 Chevrolet COLORADO

98 complaints (123% of segment average)

Below Average

Main issue: THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A SHAKE AND/OR SHUDDER DURING LIGHT THROTTLE ACCELERATION BETWEEN 25 AND 80 MPH STEADY STATE DRIVING WHEN TRANSMISSION IS NOT ACTIVELY SHIFTING GEARS. THE CONDITION IS AS IF I WERE DRIVING OVER RUMBLE STRIPS. TSB 18-NA-355 ADDRESSES THIS ISSUE IN 2017 - 2019 CHEVY COLORAD

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