2019 Chevrolet Colorado problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA has received 149 owner complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado, or 19.4 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.46, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 76 model-year 2019 vehicles we track, it ranks #26 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Chevrolet models its rate is 58% lower; against other Midsize pickups it is 6% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2019-01-15 and 2026-08-28. Median delay from incident to filing: 12 days.
Analysis
The previous model year (2018) drew 21.0 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2020) drew 12.3 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2019 model collected 44 complaints, 45% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Transmission / powertrain (40.9% of complaints), followed by Engine (15.4%) and Electrical (12.8%). Transmission / powertrain complaints are 3.5 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Transmission / powertrain reports, owners most often mention “transmission”, “shutters”, “slips”, “gear” and “shudders”. 10 reports (6.7%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 12 injuries and 1 death.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 39 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was after five years (32% of incidents). In the last 12 months 19 new complaints were filed, versus 17 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for this model year.
Complaint index
- vs. all tracked vehicles0.46
- vs. other Chevrolet models0.42
- vs. other 2019 models0.42
- vs. other Midsize pickups0.94
- Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (44)0.55
- #26 of 76 · 2019Rankings ›
1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road.
What owners complain about
vs. all vehicles: 1.00 = All-vehicle average
Transmission / powertrain · Common terms in reports
- transmission42
- shutters7
- slips6
- gear13
- shudders5
- shuddering6
Engine · Common terms in reports
- general motors3
- lost power4
- warning lights6
- order4
- ignition3
- husband3
Electrical · Common terms in reports
- key8
- ignition7
- radio8
- carplay3
- turn8
- removed4
Problem areas: Transmission / powertrain · Electrical · Engine · Brakes · Interior & equipment · Steering · Driver-assist systems
When complaints were filed
- Crashes reported: 6
- Fires reported: 4
- Injuries: 12
- Deaths: 1
Vehicle age at incident
Median age at incident: 39 months
What owners report
I was travelling at approximately 32 miles per hour when I rear ended a vehicle that was in front of me, the vehicle in front of me was stopped. The airbags did not deploy in my vehicle.
The contact's husband owned a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while her husband was driving and she was a passenger, their vehicle shuddered and then lost power at approximately 55 MPH.
When driving at a slow speed truck seemed to die down and not want to shift to next gears. Truck appeared to shake when pressing on the gas lightly.
The vehicle experienced severe transmission hesitation, rough shifting, and shuddering early on, which was brought to a Chevrolet dealership under factory warranty at 16,875 miles (April 2021). The issue was reproduced by the dealer at that time.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the fuel gauge went from full to empty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the fuel pump control module.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Segment peers · 2019 · Midsize pickups
| Models | Complaints | Complaints per year on the road | Complaint index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Nissan Frontier | 28 | 3.6 | 0.09 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Colorado | 149 | 19.4 | 0.46 |
| 2019 Toyota Tacoma | 216 | 28.1 | 0.67 |
| 2019 Ford Ranger | 264 | 34.4 | 0.82 |
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year.
Investigations
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado?
149 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado, or about 19.4 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado?
The most common category is Transmission / powertrain, accounting for 40.9% of complaints.
Does the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for this model year.
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 19 new complaints were filed, versus 17 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
How does the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 149 owner complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado, or 19.4 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.46, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 76 model-year 2019 vehicles we track, it ranks #26 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Chevrolet models its rate is 58% lower; against other Midsize pickups it is 6% lower.