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2018 Chevrolet Colorado

2018 Chevrolet Colorado: power train leads owner complaints

Across 175 owner complaints to NHTSA, the power train is the most-reported area by a wide margin at 75 reports (43%), well ahead of the electrical system (32, 18%) and engine (22, 13%). The power train reports include 1 crash and 2 injuries, the highest count of any category here. Three other areas each note a single fire: the electrical system, the engine, and the fuel/propulsion system.

Most reported areas

Power Train safety 43%
Most-reported area by far: 75 complaints (43%), with 1 crash and 2 injuries, the most of any category. One owner describes the parked truck rolling down a slight incline.
Electrical System safety 18%
32 complaints (18%), including 1 fire. One owner reports the backup-camera display stuck at full brightness, with the dimming knob having no effect at night.
Engine safety 13%
22 complaints (13%), including 1 fire. One owner reports a check-engine light, dropping oil pressure, and a major oil leak that emptied the engine.
Steering0 10%
18 complaints (10%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported. One owner describes all warning lights coming on and the vehicle shutting down while moving.
Fuel/Propulsion System safety 6%
10 complaints (6%), including 1 fire. One owner reports a transmission shudder during light acceleration between 30 and 70 mph.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 175 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.