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2017 Chevrolet Colorado
Common Problems

Ranked from 104 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
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Medium

10 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Transmission shuddering and hard shifting

    54complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission shudders and shifts harshly, especially at higher speeds or under acceleration.

    $2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Electrical System Glitches

    18complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Infotainment system malfunctions, causing distractions and occasional resets, affecting driver focus and safety.

  3. 3

    Steering issues including locking up and intermittent operation

    14complaints
    High severitySteering

    The steering wheel locks up or becomes difficult to turn, especially when turning into parking lots, posing a safety risk.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Engine hesitations and decelerations without warning

    11complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine hesitates or decelerates suddenly without warning, potentially leading to loss of control.

  5. 5

    Fuel System Leaks and Malfunctions

    10complaints
    High severityFuel system

    Fuel leaks and malfunctions cause abnormal odors and fuel gauge issues, leading to potential engine damage.

    Related recall: 18V358000

  6. 6

    Ignition Key Stuck in Ignition

    9complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The key gets stuck in the ignition, requiring multiple attempts to remove it, posing a safety hazard.

  7. 7

    Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure

    6complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine stalls at idle, often without warning lights, affecting vehicle reliability.

    $150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Suspension Issues Including Control Arm Failures

    4complaints
    Medium severitySuspension

    Suspension components such as control arms fail, leading to vehicle instability and potential accidents.

    $300–$900est. control arm / ball joint replacement · 1.5–4 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Steering wheel locking up when in park

    2complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering wheel locks up when the truck is put into park, preventing the key from being removed.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  10. 10

    Transmission shifting harshly between gears

    2complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission shifts harshly between first and second gears, causing a kick or jolt during acceleration.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.