Model year
2015 Chevrolet Colorado
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 493 complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STEERING (358), ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) (56), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (50). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 16–22 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$4,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2004 361 complaints
- 2005 356 complaints
- 2006 236 complaints
- 2007 140 complaints
- 2008 81 complaints
- 2009 67 complaints
- 2010 29 complaints
- 2011 42 complaints
- 2012 42 complaints
- 2015 493 complaints
- 2016 713 complaints
- 2017 216 complaints
- 2018 183 complaints
- 2019 150 complaints
- 2020 86 complaints
- 2021 79 complaints
- 2022 56 complaints
- 2023 137 complaints
- 2024 124 complaints
- 2025 27 complaints
- 2026 18 complaints
Recalls
21V213000 · Mar 25, 2021
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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.
17V621000 · Oct 5, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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.
16V054000 · Feb 1, 2016
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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…
15V278000 · May 12, 2015
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
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…
15V267000 · May 8, 2015
SEATS
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…
15V157000 · Mar 18, 2015
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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…
14V645000 · Oct 9, 2014
AIR BAGS
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…
Complaints
493 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 17, fire flag on 4, injury field 9, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ19001 | Loss of Power Steering Assist · STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | May 9, 2019 | May 28, 2021 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PU/CC 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| PU/CC RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| PU/EC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.214 | NHTSA photo |
| PU/EC RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.22 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado 2WD · 3.6L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Colorado 4WD · 3.6L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Colorado Cab Chassis 2WD · 3.6L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 18 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Colorado 2WD · 2.5L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Colorado 2WD · 2.5L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Colorado 4WD · 2.5L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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Check a vehicle
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