Chevrolet Colorado Engine problems
133 of the 817 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.
Analysis
By model year, Engine complaints peak with the 2018 model (23, 13% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (3). 52 Engine complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 31 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
Owners most often describe: “upper radiator”, “radiator hose”, “engine”, “camshaft” and “o-ring”. 5 of these reports (3.8%) 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: 52 · Previous 12 months: 31
Common terms in reports
- upper radiator18
- radiator hose16
- engine80
- camshaft16
- o-ring8
- check36
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.
While driving my 2020 Chevrolet Colorado through [XXX], the truck began having difficulty accelerating. As I exited the highway and turned into a gas station, the truck suddenly lost power.
Engine cooling system has a known leak. It is rather expensive out of pocket and although there is now a tsb the tsb does not cover the danger of overheating an engine and being stranded on the side of the road.
I was told that my vehicle has a bent exhaust valve, which has caused irreparable damage to the engine and requires a complete engine replacement.
While driving our 2022 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 (VIN: [XXX]) through an active roadway intersection at approximately midnight, the vehicle experienced a sudden, uncommanded complete loss of motive power and stalled without advance warning.
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 / powertrain190
- Electrical149
- Engine133
- Brakes75
- Interior & equipment74
- Steering55
- Driver-assist systems46
Chevrolet Colorado problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›
Related reading
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Frequently asked questions
How common are Engine problems on the Chevrolet Colorado?
133 of the 817 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.
Which Chevrolet Colorado model years have the most Engine complaints?
By model year, Engine complaints peak with the 2018 model (23, 13% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (3).
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Colorado Engine problems?
No recall campaign addresses Engine for the tracked model years.