Chevrolet COLORADO — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2016 Chevrolet COLORADO
936 complaints (517% of segment average)
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 (351% of segment average)
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 (156% of segment average)
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 (131% of segment average)
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 (114% of segment average)
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.
Safe to Buy
2025 Chevrolet COLORADO
42 complaints — well below segment average
2010 Chevrolet COLORADO
48 complaints — well below segment average
2011 Chevrolet COLORADO
54 complaints — well below segment average
2012 Chevrolet COLORADO
59 complaints — well below segment average
2022 Chevrolet COLORADO
61 complaints — well below segment average