2019 Chevrolet Colorado problems
Owners have filed 194 complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 32% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of electrical system at 12.4%.
Complaints194
Crashes7
Fires7
Injuries15
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Power train 32.0% · 62
Electrical system 12.4% · 24
Steering 10.8% · 21
Unknown or other 10.3% · 20
Engine 10.3% · 20
Fuel/propulsion system 4.6% · 9
Service brakes 3.6% · 7
Back over prevention 2.1% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 7 describe a crash, 7 describe a fire, 15 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 14 model years of the Chevrolet Colorado in this data, 2019 sits 10th by complaint volume. 2016 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 62 in the last three years against 80 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 9,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Transmission will jerk/run poorly between 30-50 mph. This will cause deteriorated driving conditions and inability to stay with other vehicles with acceleration. Service performed by Chevrolet to rebuild transmission due to pump failure which damaged clutch pack. Service was covered under powertrain warranty. Rebuilt transmission now slips out of 3 and 4 gear and allows for lose of acceleration control. Power train
The transmission surges causing the truck to lunge forward when starting from a stop. The key will not turn completely off allowing the key to be removed. Both events occur occasionally so if the dealer says it did not happen to them then there is nothing they can do. Both things are being reported on the internet by numerous people. Both things are safety hazards. Power train · reported at 100 miles
Truck began shuddering while driving at 600 miles on the odometer. When the vehicle is accelerating around 40 mph and roughly 1200 rpm is when it is most noticeable, but can also feel it at hwy speeds 60-75 mph. Feels like I am driving over speed grooves in the road (best way to describe the shudder when the truck is shifting between gears). Power train · reported at 600 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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