Chevrolet Colorado Engine problems
0.73 vs. all vehicles Rising
140 of the 857 complaints about the Chevrolet Colorado (16.3%) concern Engine, making it the model's third-largest problem area. That share is 0.7× the Engine share across all tracked vehicles.
140Complaints · Engine
16.3%Share of complaints
0.73×vs. all vehicles
56Last 12 months
3.6%Share involving a crash or fire
0Related recalls
Analysis
56 Engine complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 34 in the 12 months before — up 65%.
5 of these reports (3.6%) describe a crash or fire, with 1 injury and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Engine for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 56 · Previous 12 months: 34
What owners report
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.
The contact owned a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the contact's wife advised the contact to pull the vehicle over because black smoke was exiting the rear vents.
The vehicle developed a rapid and moderate shudder followed by "Check Engine", "Service Traction Control", "Service ESC" messages and associated icons on the driver display.
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended.
The brake booster vacuum pump failed catastrophically while driving, resulting in a sudden, dangerous loss of power braking assist and a rock-hard brake pedal.
Crankshaft Position Tone Wheel delaminated, mechanic changed it out and not sure what they did with it. Stalled vehicle on uphill passing lane during rush hour traffic, cars where inches from me as they passed at 65-70 mph, I called 911 and had a state…
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Engine for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Chevrolet Colorado
- Transmission / powertrain192
- Electrical157
- Engine140
- Brakes82
- Unspecified or other74
- Steering60
- Driver-assist systems48
Chevrolet Colorado problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›
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