Skip to content
WrenchConnect
NHTSA-Verified · Common Problems

2018 Chevrolet Colorado
Common Problems

Ranked from 68 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

4
High severity
4
Medium
2
Low

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.

Sort by
  1. 1

    Transmission Shudder and Malfunction

    21complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission shudders and malfunctions under acceleration, leading to difficulty in driving and potential accidents.

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

    Engine Stalling During Driving

    16complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine stalls during driving, often without warning, causing the vehicle to lose power and require restarting.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
    Get local quotes
  3. 3

    Steering Wheel Shaking and Veering

    10complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering wheel shakes and veers on the road, making it difficult to control the vehicle, especially at higher speeds.

  4. 4

    Ignition System Failure

    8complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The ignition system fails to release the key when the vehicle is in park, posing a safety risk.

  5. 5

    Steering Issues

    7complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering system experiences intermittent sticking and locking, requiring careful driving to avoid accidents.

  6. 6

    Electrical System Issues Causing Power Loss

    5complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The electrical system intermittently causes the entire vehicle to lose power, including lights and engine, without warning.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
    Get local quotes
  7. 7

    Fuel System Leaks and Issues

    5complaints
    High severityFuel system

    Fuel leaks and system malfunctions cause safety concerns and potential fire hazards.

    Related recall: 18V358000

  8. 8

    Transmission Not Shifting Properly

    4complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    Transmission issues result in improper shifting, causing the vehicle to lose speed and shudder.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
    Get local quotes
  9. 9

    Air Conditioning Issues

    2complaints
    Low severityElectrical

    The air conditioning alternates between cold, warm, and humid air, and produces an odor after startup that returns after short periods of driving.

    $800–$1,600est. a/c compressor replacement · 3–6 hrs labor
    Get local quotes
  10. 10

    Back Up Camera Display Too Bright

    2complaints
    Low severityElectrical

    The backup camera display becomes too bright at night, making it difficult to see the road while reversing and potentially leading to accidents.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
    Get local quotes

Other years & sources

2015 Chevrolet Colorado2016 Chevrolet Colorado2017 Chevrolet Colorado2019 Chevrolet Colorado2023 Chevrolet ColoradoAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

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.