Chevrolet Colorado 2015–2022
2nd generation · GMT 31XX
NHTSA data through 13 August 20262,575 complaints, 1,293 with mileageMethod
- Reports with mileage
- 1,293
- Median of reported failures
- 38,000 mi
- Most-reported system
- Steering (34.5%)
- Recalls
- 12
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On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 10,200 and 68,000 miles.
Figure 1 · Chevrolet Colorado 2015–2022 · 1,293 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 201 complaints.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 4 complaints (0.3%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 1,400
- 25%
- 10,200
- Median
- 38,000
- 75%
- 68,000
- 90%
- 106,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 201 | 15.5% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 103 | 8.0% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 73 | 5.6% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 54 | 4.2% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 51 | 3.9% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 56 | 4.3% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 56 | 4.3% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 76 | 5.9% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 82 | 6.3% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 56 | 4.3% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 54 | 4.2% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 41 | 3.2% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 40 | 3.1% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 41 | 3.2% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 21 | 1.6% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 21 | 1.6% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 39 | 3.0% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 21 | 1.6% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 18 | 1.4% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 28 | 2.2% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 31 | 2.4% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 7 | 0.5% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 22 | 1.7% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 15 | 1.2% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 6 | 0.5% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 11 | 0.9% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 9 | 0.7% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 8 | 0.6% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 8 | 0.6% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 6 | 0.5% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 4 | 0.3% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 9 | 0.7% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 7 | 0.5% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 4 | 0.3% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 4 | 0.3% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 4 | 0.3% |
| 200,000+ | 4 | 0.3% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 2,575 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015–2022 Chevrolet Colorado, and 1,293 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 10,200 and 68,000 miles. The median is 38,000 miles.
The most-reported areas are the steering (34.5% of complaints, typically around 60,000 miles), the transmission and driveline (16.8% of complaints, typically around 12,000 miles), the electrical system (11.8% of complaints, typically around 37,000 miles).
12 recall campaigns cover this generation.
If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.
How many miles does a 2015–2022 Chevrolet Colorado last?
Half of the failure reports on the 2015–2022 Chevrolet Colorado were filed by 38,000 miles and 90% by 106,000 miles — figures drawn from 1,293 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.
4 reports (0.3%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a Colorado reached that mileage, not that it died there.
Before you buy a 2015–2022 Colorado: the 3-minute check
Generated from 1,293 mileage-tagged complaints, 12 recall campaigns, 3 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 12 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Check transmission on 2017–2019 primarily cars. 8L45/8L90 8-speed torque converter shudder and harsh 2-3 / 3-4 shifts. Mechanism: the original Dexron-HP fluid degrades and the torque converter clutch chatters at light throttle around 25-50 mph. GM's remedy was a…
- Check engine - diesel emissions on 2016–2022 (diesel) cars. 2.8L LWN Duramax NOx sensor, EGR and DEF-system faults triggering limp mode and reduced-power warnings.
- Check engine - v6 on 2015–2022 (V6) cars. 3.6L LFX/LGZ timing chain and VVT-related codes at higher mileage, materially less frequent than on the earlier LY7/LLT versions of the 3.6L.
- Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 10,000 and 68,000 miles, with a median of 38,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the steering and the transmission and driveline are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The transmission and driveline in particular shows a median failure mileage of 12,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
What fails, and when
Figure 2 · Chevrolet Colorado 2015–2022
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Transmission and driveline432 reports12,0003,000–34,000Transmission and driveline: 432 reports, median 12,000 miles, middle half 3,000 to 34,000 miles.
- Problems owners could not categorise188 reports17,0003,000–38,000Problems owners could not categorise: 188 reports, median 17,000 miles, middle half 3,000 to 38,000 miles.
- Brakes99 reports28,0008,000–51,000Brakes: 99 reports, median 28,000 miles, middle half 8,000 to 51,000 miles.
- Engine188 reports30,0006,500–50,000Engine: 188 reports, median 30,000 miles, middle half 6,500 to 50,000 miles.
- Electrical system303 reports37,00017,000–58,000Electrical system: 303 reports, median 37,000 miles, middle half 17,000 to 58,000 miles.
- Electronic stability control (esc)97 reports54,00035,000–86,000Electronic stability control (esc): 97 reports, median 54,000 miles, middle half 35,000 to 86,000 miles.
- Steering888 reports60,00039,000–90,000Steering: 888 reports, median 60,000 miles, middle half 39,000 to 90,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 888 | 34.5% | 60,000 | 39,000–90,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 432 | 16.8% | 12,000 | 3,000–34,000 |
| Electrical system | 303 | 11.8% | 37,000 | 17,000–58,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 188 | 7.3% | 17,000 | 3,000–38,000 |
| Engine | 188 | 7.3% | 30,000 | 6,500–50,000 |
| Brakes | 99 | 3.8% | 28,000 | 8,000–51,000 |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 97 | 3.8% | 54,000 | 35,000–86,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 62 | 2.4% | 24,000 | 5,000–43,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 48 | 1.9% | 20,000 | 4,500–41,000 |
| Airbag system | 48 | 1.9% | 29,000 | 4,000–100,000 |
Where your car sits
Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.
Figure 3 · Chevrolet Colorado 2015–2022 · 1,293 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 70% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 84% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 93% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it below
The staircase tops out at 100%: the remaining 0.3% of reports (4) came above 200,000 miles.
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
At 60,000 miles
70% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Transmission and driveline — median 12,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 37,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 17,000 mi
- Engine — median 30,000 mi
- Brakes — median 28,000 mi
In the reporting window
- Steering — middle half 39,000–90,000 mi
- Electronic stability control (esc) — middle half 35,000–86,000 mi
At 90,000 miles
84% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Steering — median 60,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — median 12,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 37,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 17,000 mi
- Engine — median 30,000 mi
- Brakes — median 28,000 mi
- Electronic stability control (esc) — median 54,000 mi
At 120,000 miles
93% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Steering — median 60,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — median 12,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 37,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 17,000 mi
- Engine — median 30,000 mi
- Brakes — median 28,000 mi
- Electronic stability control (esc) — median 54,000 mi
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 38,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The steering accounts for 34.5% of complaints (888 reports, 422 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 60,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 39,000 and 90,000 miles.
A single system taking 34.5% of all complaints is a concentration worth noting. It means that for this generation, most of what owners reported came back to one area of the car rather than being distributed across many small faults.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 16.8% of complaints (432 reports, 251 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 12,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 3,000 and 34,000 miles.
The electrical system accounts for 11.8% of complaints (303 reports, 117 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 37,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 17,000 and 58,000 miles.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 7.3% of complaints (188 reports, 67 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 17,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 3,000 and 38,000 miles.
The engine accounts for 7.3% of complaints (188 reports, 103 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 30,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 6,500 and 50,000 miles.
The brakes account for 3.8% of complaints (99 reports, 34 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 28,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 8,000 and 51,000 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2016 model year drew the most — 938 complaints — while 2022 drew the fewest at 66. The median year sits at 220.
That makes 2016 an outlier: roughly 4.3 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 12 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (4), seats (2), the steering (2). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 2,575 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 82 (3.2%)
- Fires
- 27
- Injury reports
- 51
- Fatality reports
- 3
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Documented problems
Transmission 2017–2019 primarily
8L45/8L90 8-speed torque converter shudder and harsh 2-3 / 3-4 shifts. Mechanism: the original Dexron-HP fluid degrades and the torque converter clutch chatters at light throttle around 25-50 mph. GM's remedy was a fluid flush to the revised Mobil 1 Dexron-HP specification plus control module reprogramming, and the issue is the subject of consumer litigation across GM's 8-speed applications.
Engine - Diesel Emissions 2016–2022 (diesel)
2.8L LWN Duramax NOx sensor, EGR and DEF-system faults triggering limp mode and reduced-power warnings.
Engine - V6 2015–2022 (V6)
3.6L LFX/LGZ timing chain and VVT-related codes at higher mileage, materially less frequent than on the earlier LY7/LLT versions of the 3.6L.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 640 | 461 |
| 2016 | 938 | 413 |
| 2017 | 285 | 164 |
| 2018 | 246 | 112 |
| 2019 | 194 | 77 |
| 2020 | 101 | 30 |
| 2021 | 105 | 22 |
| 2022 | 66 | 14 |
Recalls (12) — is your car included?
Jul 2022 · 2022 · SeatsAn improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in…
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado vehicles equipped with a manual passenger seat. The front passenger seat may have a hook attachment that was not properly welded, allowing it to separate from the inboard track of the seat frame.
What can happen. An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat and replace the cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222368320.
Aug 2021 · 2015 · SteeringA loss of power steering, particularly at lower speeds increases the risk of a crash.
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The power steering assist may be lost due to a poor electrical connection within the steering gear assembly.
What can happen. A loss of power steering, particularly at lower speeds increases the risk of a crash.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202325410.
Jan 2021 · 2021 · Seat BeltsIf a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an…
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
What can happen. If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.
Jul 2018 · 2016–2018 · Fuel System, GasolineA damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
What can happen. A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
Nov 2017 · 2015–2016 · Air BagsAn improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
What can happen. An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17387.
Apr 2016 · 2016 · Air BagsAn improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to February 2, 2016, Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured January 9, 2016, to January 26, 2016, and 2016 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 21, 2016, to February 4, 2016. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
What can happen. An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 28030.
Mar 2016 · 2015 · SteeringA loss or reduction in power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 17, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 19, 2015. A poor electrical connection within the steering gear connector may cause a loss of power steering assist.
What can happen. A loss or reduction in power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15595.
Jan 2016 · 2016 · Latches/Locks/LinkagesIf the console compartment door does not remain closed in a crash, the contents stored in the console may…
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado trucks manufactured August 25, 2015 to September 24, 2015, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured August 28, 2015 to September 24, 2015. The affected vehicles have a console compartment lid latch assembly that may fail to keep the compartment door closed in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
What can happen. If the console compartment door does not remain closed in a crash, the contents stored in the console may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the console compartment door latch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16370.
Jun 2015 · 2015 · Service Brakes, HydraulicIf the vehicle experiences a brake fluid leak it can increase the stopping distance, increasing the risk of a…
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to December 24, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience the front brake calipers leaking brake fluid. This is due to air pockets, an imperfection in the metal caliper body.
What can happen. If the vehicle experiences a brake fluid leak it can increase the stopping distance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front-brake calipers if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14888.
Jun 2015 · 2015 · SeatsIf the seat-frame attachment hooks are not secured properly, the seat may not be adequately anchored to the…
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to April 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the hooks that secure the driver's and/or front passenger's seat frame may not have been properly attached to the vehicle body during assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
What can happen. If the seat-frame attachment hooks are not secured properly, the seat may not be adequately anchored to the vehicle, and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant could be at an increased risk of an injury.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats, correcting their installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15150.
Mar 2015 · 2015 · Air BagsIf the inflator separates from the back plate in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the…
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to January 21, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured October 3, 2014, to December 9, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front driver air bag inflator that may be misaligned to the air bag module backplate. This can cause the inflator to separate from the backplate during a deployment.
What can happen. If the inflator separates from the back plate in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, this may cause the air bag or steering wheel components to separate and be propelled into the interior compartment, potentially seriously injuring the driver or other occupants. Additionally, the air bag may fail to properly inflate, increasing the risk of injury to the driver.
The free fix. GM has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the driver air bag module inflator for proper alignment, replacing the air bag, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15037.
Oct 2014 · 2015 · Air BagsIf the driver air bag does not deploy as designed, there is an increased risk of driver injury in the event…
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2014, to October 1, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver air bag connections may have been wired incorrectly. This could reverse the deployment sequence and disrupt the deployment timing of the driver air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
What can happen. If the driver air bag does not deploy as designed, there is an increased risk of driver injury in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14690.
What owners reported
Purchased 2015 Colorado july 2015.We had it in for oil changes & a few times regarding hesitation of acceleration. Service techs did not type complaint when in for oil change only when brought in specifically for acceleration issue. They stated it was our fault we did not read the work order.It is not my job to read a…
2015 · 10 miles · Engine
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission would intermittently hesitate upon the depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer and was informed that there were no defects with the vehicle…
2015 · 15 miles · Transmission and driveline
While driving on the interstate at 75 MPH the stability control/traction control and power steering went out on my truck. This has also happened when starting vehicle. Dealer ship stated all recalls have been completed but having same issues everyone else, so vehicle was not fixed correctly. This is very unsafe and…
2015 · 50 miles · Electronic stability control (esc)
the contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. While driving 20 MPH and downshifting in manual mode, the vehicle lunged forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vehicle was functioning as designed. The contact also stated that the access door sensors failed. The…
2015 · 90 miles · Transmission and driveline
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