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There isn’t a large selection of pickups for consumers to choose from when looking for a mid-size truck, which is why the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado is so popular. To further appeal to drivers, Chevy states that “life’s more fun with a truck” in hopes of selling the model to enthusiasts. Sadly, many people that get behind the wheel of this vehicle find that there is no fun involved. It has a defective powertrain and malfunctioning service brakes that lead to massive failures.
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NHTSA Complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado
| Complaint Category | Number of Complaints |
|---|---|
| Power Train | |
| Steering | |
| Electrical System | |
| Unknown Or Other | |
| Engine | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Suspension | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | |
| Structure:body |
Problems with the Transmission
The powertrain is one of the most important parts of the vehicle and must run as expected, especially when putting out a good amount of money to drive. With the Chevy Colorado, many people find that the powertrain isn’t what they expected it to be.
One Edmunds user wrote, “My vehicle is a 2019 Colorado WT with the V6 3.6L engine and 8 sp transmission. It’s been 29.5 years since I bought my first Chevy Silverado truck and in this time I am completely amazed that Chevy can’t or won’t fix the 8 speed transmission correctly (or ditch it for the 6 speed tranny) as my new 2019 Colorado now sits in the dealer’s service shop with two warranty items that now make my purchase a complete waste of time and money. First off at 1800 miles the tranny refuses to shift from 3rd gear to 4th gear normally. I have to get my foot off of the gas pedal to make the tranny shift into 4th gear and yet I do not tow or pull anything with my Colorado.Next up at 2000 miles the check engine light illuminates and the preliminary findings are the engine is running way too lean…..probably the reason the exhaust pipe smells like alcohol when the engine is running.This was supposed to be my “retirement” gift as I just retired and wanted a good-reliable and dependable mid-sized truck and since I owned a 1990 Chevy Silverado for 23.5 years before it finally got stolen, I wanted to see how much Chevy had improved their products even in a mid-sized truck platform. Now I’m totally unhappy, am paying too much a month for a truck with issues and I’ve ONLY had this vehicle for 2 months. I won’t ever buy another Chevy truck, ever. Chevy won’t even fix their known issues with the 8 sp transmission so now I’m left with a lemon vehicle that CAN’T be trusted much less driven on normal streets thanks to not being able to shift from 3rd gear to 4th gear. That limits me to about 30 mph top speed. GO FIGURE Chevy..!!”
Chevrolet isn’t attempting to hide the issues associated with the powertrain. There are currently more than 20 manufacturer communications illustrating various problems found in the system. Service Bulletin #080730026F talks about how the truck might rock forward or rearward while in Park. On top of that, Service Bulletin #N192217820 demonstrates a shake or shudder feeling felt by occupants, while Service Bulletin #16NA017 documents a ticking noise. The list of problems goes on from there, but this is simply an illustration. If drivers aren’t having one transmission problem, it’s likely that they will have another. Still, we aren’t seeing the fun that this truck promises unless the driver enjoys strange noises and movements while behind the wheel.
Here are some actual complaints logged with the NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado Transmission Problems:
AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF ABOUT 60-65 MPH THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2019 COLORADO ZR2 V6 AUTOMATIC (THE TRUCK HAS ONLY 5700 MILES ON IT) HAS A SHUDDER OR SHAKING PROBLEM WHICH SHAKES THE WHOLE TRUCK. IT ALSO CAUSES A LOUD LOW FREQUENCY BOOMING NOISE. WHEN IT STARTED HAPPENING IT WAS ALARMING.
TRANSMISSION JERKS AND JUMPS GOING UP A GRADE, OR WHEN APPLYING POWER DURING ACCELERATION. IT IS LIKE DRIVING ON A RUMBLE STRIP, SHUDDERS AND VIBRATES THE CAB. HAVE APPOINTMENT WITH DEALER NEXT WEEK, VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW AND HAS 3600 MILES.
AFTER REPLACING TRANSMISSION FLUID PER TSB 19417577 TRUCK OCCASIONALLY DOES NOT COME OUT OF GEAR WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO A POINT WHERE ENGINE GOES UNDER 500 RPM WHERE GAS IS APPLIED TO KEEP FROM STALLING. THIS SURGE WHILE BRAKING UNDER 10 MPH THEN REQUIRES HARD PRESS ON BRAKE WHICH DOES SEEM TO DROP TRANSMISSION OUT OF GEAR WITH HARD CLUNK. STOPPED JUST INCHES SHORT AT LIGHT FROM CAR IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED AT LIGHT. DEALER CAN NOT IMMEDIATELY REPRODUCE WITH SHORT TEST DRIVE, AND WILL NOT EVEN ATTEMPT TO TROUBLESHOOT. BEEN TOLD TO BRING BACK WHEN IT HAPPENS MORE OFTEN.
EIGHT SPEED TRANSMISSION SHUTTERS AND VIBRATES UNDER NORMAL ACCELERATION. MORE NOTICEABLE ON HILLS OR UNDER LIGHT LOAD. CHEVY DEALERS ANSWER: THEY ALL DO IT!! AFTER EXTENSIVE ONLINE SEARCHER, I FOUND THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR 3 TO 4 YEARS WITH NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS AND DISSATISFIED OWNERS! THEY FAIL TO TELL YOU THIS WHEN YOUR BUYING VEHICLE. CHEVY HAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN # 16NA175 ON PROBLEM, BUT WILL NOT RESOLVE PROBLEM. OF ALL THE VEHICLES I’VE OWNED OVER THE YEARS, I HAVE NEVER HAD A DRIVEABILITY PROBLEM THIS SERIOUS.
Problems with the Brakes
Most people can handle some transmission difficulty, as long as the truck continues to move. One component that can’t be dealt with once it begins to malfunction is the service brakes. Not only does this cause major panic in any driver, but it is something that must be looked at by a mechanic immediately.
We see this illustrated by an NHTSA reviewer who wrote, “The vehicle was going down hill on a very busy highway when we tapped the brakes to slow down and the brakes went to the floor and we skid about 300 yards before being able to get the truck to come to a stop. We kept tapping brakes trying to get them to grab and stop us luckily, the car a head of us turned right at the light so we did not crash into them. Then when it did stop the RPM started revving up and the truck lunged forward then the RPM went down. We were very lucky we did not go through the intersection and wreck.”
Browsing through the manufacturer communications, the first thing that jumps out is Service Bulletin #PIT5479B. While this doesn’t address the above concern, it does show how defective the brakes are. The automaker discusses how it appears that fluid is leaking from the brake caliper piston, but it is in fact grease that wasn’t cleaned up during manufacturing. If life is fun with this truck, it might be better to find something slightly less eventful to drive. Between brakes that stop working and a transmission with a mind of its own, it might serve owners better to find a hobby and keep the truck parked at home.
Here are some actual complaints logged with the NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado Brake Problems:
THE BRAKES AND ROTORS IN THE REAR OF THE TRUCK WERE GRINDING AT 21K MILES. BROUGHT IT TO DEALERSHIP AT 23K MILES AND HAD TO REPLACE REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS.
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Complaint Data
| Category | Steering |
| Date | Mar 16, 2023 |
| State | NM |
| Description | Twice now I've had to have the powering steering replaced due to water penetration. After approx 25000 miles both times I've had failure. The power steering will momentarily stop causing you to apply pressure to the steering wheel causing an over steer condition. This also happens in slow turns to when you try to straighten the wheel, it's almost like a magnet keeps you from turning and when it releases, you over steer causing the vehicle to cross over the lane your traveling in. Several other people have had this same issue as I've researched it online. It's a very dangerous situation, and now a costly one if this keeps happening. |
| Category | Electrical System, Exterior Lighting |
| Date | Mar 07, 2023 |
| State | WA |
| Description | Componenets failing: passenger side headlight and blinker keep failing. Driver side running light keeps failing to illuminate. Driver side rear brake lights keep failing. Rear passenger side reverse light and blinker failing to illuminate. Safety: I have no way to safely drive in the dark or daylight because the blinkers and headlight are failing to work properly. Inspection and confirmation: the problem keeps reproducing itself about every month or so since purchase, july 4th of 2022. The dealership has attempted to work on the problem four times already. Three times at the same dealership and once at another auto shop. The dealership is the only one that has inspected it. They have been in communication with the engineers on multiple occasions. Known parts replaced at this time: the bcm, wiring harness, fuses, and fuse box have all been replaced since september of 2022 to now, march 7 2023. Warning messages recieved: the only warning messages I have gotten are blinker failure, break light failure, head light failure. |
| Category | Electrical System, Steering, Suspension |
| Date | Mar 03, 2023 |
| State | CA |
| Description | It's been a year I bought this 2019 chevy colorado about having the truck a week I went back to where I bought the truck told the guy that sold me the peace of shit the key gets stuck in the ignition I carry a jump starter with me truck starts when it wants . And when driving on a road that has kid of sharp turn the truck slides like u lose kind of fells like u losing control espial on a rainy wet day it scary to drive the truck |
| Category | Exterior Lighting |
| Date | Oct 27, 2022 |
| State | CA |
| Description | I was stopped, and given a warning by a police officer for having no tail lights whatsoever. All other lights were functioning, and they had been fine the day before. These vehicles have four identical stop and tail lamp bulbs. I tested with my multimeter, and found that there was current at the socket. I replaced all four bulbs. Upon inspection, I determined that a single bulb of the four had a broken filament. It seems ridiculous that one bulb failing should cause the other three to go off duty. What is the point of two bulbs on each side, if they all quit when one dies? |
| Category | Electrical System:ignition |
| Date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| State | MI |
| Description | Ignition key does not rotate to the off position to be removed. |
| Category | Electrical System |
| Date | Aug 04, 2022 |
| State | CO |
| Description | The 7in infotainment system regularly has problems. Most of my problems occur during and after phone calls. When talking, my audio will echo me at a loud volume for a brief second and then cut out for 3-5 seconds. When it comes back the audio will not always be at the volume it was previously. Sometimes louder sometimes very quiet, either way I have no control to change it. This will regularly happen 2-5 times during a 30 min phone call. Usually when I hang up after this happens the problems will persist. Sometimes all audio goes out, sometimes I will lose the ability to control the volume, and sometimes the volume will adjust after a 5-10 second delay. The display will sometimes blackout or reset. These problems are system wide across all audio functions including fm radio, bluetooth audio, and apple carplay. The only way to correct the issue is to pull over, turn the vehicle off, and open the door. |
| Category | Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings, Power Train |
| Date | Aug 03, 2022 |
| State | NC |
| Description | Shuddering while driving, transmission feels like it is slow to shift. Forward crash sometimes alerts for no reason |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Jul 31, 2022 |
| State | LA |
| Description | Every time I'm driving on highway the truck keeps vibrating and feel like its going to shut off any minute. Also when I try to pass a vehicle it takes couple seconds to responds and then I feel like the transmission kicks. I feel like chevy should do a recall to fix this popular problems. In other words the truck has problems shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. You feel a little kick/jump when you hit the gas. |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Jul 30, 2022 |
| State | OH |
| Description | I pulled off the dealer lot with 3 miles on the odometer, came to a stop sign and damn near smacked my face on the steering wheel due to a hard downshift from 2nd to 1st gear. Pulled back into the lot and was told that "I have to break it in". As I laughed in his face, I knew I messed up buying a gm product. 20 miles down the road, I start getting transmission shutter during light acceleration. Took it back to the dealer and they ended up changing the fluid. As I was coming to a stop to pull in my driveway, the transmission hard shifted and threw me past the driveway. Took it back in to hear "yep, that is gm acceptable". I am now having transmission shutter so bad, the truck will barely accelerate at 30mph or faster. This truck is absolute junk and I tell everyone I know, not to buy a gm truck. I will never buy an american made truck until they are made in america again, as they are overpriced and don't last. I want my money back! |
| Category | Steering |
| Date | Jul 27, 2022 |
| State | IA |
| Description | While driving the vehicle listed above, the steering wheel locked, causing the tires to remain stationary. The vehicle was not able to be moved until a tow truck moved the vehicle to the dealership. The vehicle is fairly new, and has approximately 40k miles. |
| Category | Steering |
| Date | Jul 26, 2022 |
| State | OR |
| Description | Had my truck towed into a chevrolet dealer to have power steering module checked since it stopped working. Dealer told me the harness was corroded and there was water build up in unit. Got a call a couple days later when it was supposed to be fixed and now the steering column needs to be replaced due to the steering shaft being rusted out. |
| Category | Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Jul 24, 2022 |
| State | NC |
| Description | Forward collision goes off on its own for no reason, my ac went out at 4000 miles and cemetery froze over, my rear third brake light leaked at 5 months old and ruint my headliner and they wouldn't fix it without me paying, and now I am experiencing the shudder from my transmission that appears to be a common issue with all the trucks chevy put out. I also feel as if they will find a way to not cover this as I am out of warranty |
| Category | Steering |
| Date | Jul 15, 2022 |
| State | OR |
| Description | Power steering stopped working. Seized and locked up, couldn't turn steering wheel. |
| Category | Steering |
| Date | Jul 08, 2022 |
| State | MI |
| Description | The contact owns a 2019 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact notified the dealer of the failure and was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The dealer instructed her to take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. |
| Category | Steering |
| Date | Apr 18, 2022 |
| State | VA |
| Description | The contact owns a 2019 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that after driving approximately 65 mph and then with the vehicle being idle, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The power steering assist warning light illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle to regain power steering functionality. The failure recurred approximately three times. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer however, the mechanic was unable to identify the cause of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000. |
| Category | Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling |
| Date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| State | FL |
| Description | The contact owns a 2019 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the temperature gauge would not operate and the engine light would remain illuminated. Also, the transmission had intermittently experienced slipping. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 40,000. |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Mar 26, 2022 |
| State | VA |
| Description | 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. |
| Category | Power Train, Seat Belts, Suspension |
| Date | Mar 25, 2022 |
| State | MS |
| Description | The contact owns a 2019 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the rear end of the vehicle was making abnormal roaring sounds and the vehicle was shuddering. Additionally, the contact stated while accelerating from a complete stop, the transmission would shift hard. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the front driver's side seat belt would not buckle securely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000. |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Mar 04, 2022 |
| State | FL |
| Description | Transmission problems. Vibrates under acceleration and deacceleration. Occasionally won't shift gears up or down, slips or hesitation between shifts. Violet jerks at times. Dealer has done a fluid drain and flush at 20k miles, replaced torque converter at 54k miles. Goes back in again on monday for the same complaints. I'm responsible for transporting my 5 year old daughter to and from school. Difficult to travel highway speeds when it decides to act up. Research shows many design flaws and thousands of compliments. I fear for my families safety when driving this. I'm told it's safe by dealership?? |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Feb 16, 2022 |
| State | TX |
| Description | Fleet vehicles allow shifting from park without seatbelt, intermittently. Another similar year that I drove was easily broken to always allow shifting out of park with no seatbelt where it should have been required. Thank you |
| Category | Electrical System, Engine |
| Date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| State | CA |
| Description | Ignition key cannot be removed and / or does not rotate to the off position. This has been going on for about a year and I have taken it to the dealer 3 times and they are unable to fix the issue. I have searched online and there are many chevy colorado owners facing this issue. Https://www. Cargurus. Com/cars/discussion-t58416_ds944027 |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Jan 22, 2022 |
| State | CA |
| Description | The ignition gets stuck when trying to completely shut off the vehicle and won't release the key or shut off the vehicle. I was stranded in a parking lot with my young daughter, unable to get the key out. In order to shut off the vehicle and remove the key I had to remove connection from the vehicle battery. The closest dealership is an hour away from where I live and this is our only vehicle so I would not be able to come home until the problem is fixed. No warning or malfunction indicators. |
| Category | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera |
| Date | Jan 05, 2022 |
| State | NY |
| Description | My rear-view camera does not work anymore and displays a blue screen. It is available for inspection. Happened after the weather turned colder. Vehicle has 38,000 miles and dealer won't cover it. Potential problem of running into someone behind me while backing up. No previous messages until the problem occurred. I understand that there are a lot of gm vehicles with this issue. |
| Category | Electrical System |
| Date | Nov 29, 2021 |
| State | VA |
| Description | While driving with the radio at a normal volumn the volumn on the radio will spontaneously turn all the way up without warning. It is exteremly distracting while driving as you never know when this is going to happen which could result in an accident or loss of control ove the vehicle. |
| Category | Visibility |
| Date | Oct 05, 2021 |
| State | PA |
| Description | The contact owns a 2019 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that the rearview mirror was always dark, which caused difficulty invisibility. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer informed the contact that the rearview mirror needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. |
| Category | Electrical System, Power Train, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Sep 08, 2021 |
| State | MO |
| Description | Ignition key cannot be removed and/ or does not rotate to the off position. It started about three weeks ago and has gotten progressively worse. The engine turns off but the vehicle remains energized. Repeat start, gear cycling, steering wheel movement and holding the shifter detent randomly allows the key to be moved to the fully off position and removed. Reference gm bulletin pi1429b. Applies to my 2019 as well. Dealer did no research when I took it in and could not reproduce at time of inspection. Said it was out of warranty and without being able to reproduce, would have to have a tech try to reproduce then diagnose. |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Sep 07, 2021 |
| State | GA |
| Description | The vehicle shakes and shudders when accelerating and driving under normal conditions. The feeling is that of a very bumpy road or going over rumble strips. It is more evident in hot conditions and in more humid conditions. I have contacted several dealers, but none can offer or guarantee same day service, and none offer a loaner in case of a long repair. There have been no warning lights or service lights to the condition. The dealers do state that it is a known condition. The drive-ability is compromised, and it is very uncomfortable and unnerving to operate at this point. |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| State | AR |
| Description | Key keeps getting stuck in the ignition apparently talking to the dealership service department, they have no clue either. Many other people complaining and gm not doing anything about it. This should be a recall since it is affecting many different colorados and different year models also |
| Category | Electrical System, Engine, Steering |
| Date | Aug 03, 2021 |
| State | TX |
| Description | As I went around a turn (low speed), the truck lost power steering for about a half of a second. It came back online right away, but caused me to take the turn poorly. At the same time, the engine shut down and all of the lights on the dash went out. I stopped the vehicle, put it in park and restarted the vehicle. Everything then worked as if nothing was wrong. There are not any warning lights. It was as if someone simply turned off the ignition for a minute. |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| State | NJ |
| Description | I experianced tranmission chatter at around 12,000 miles. When I read that this is a common problem do to the wrong transmission fluid installed at the manufacturer. It was noted to have the service department change it to mobil 1 transmission fluid. After 11,000 more miles I now have the same chatter back. I fel that the service departments do not want to dive further into finding out what the problem is, cause it's under warrenty repair and the don't make any money off of your complaint. So that you come back and have to pay out of your pocket when your warrenty is up. This should be a recall matter in my eyes. Write all your coverns directly to gm and vent your anger with them. And if that doesn't work I'm going to the news crews to make it known. |
| Category | Service Brakes, Steering |
| Date | Jun 25, 2021 |
| State | FL |
| Description | Truck worked perfectly fine, then it was parked for a week because I had to have emergency eye surgery. After a week, started truck. Truck started spewing errors u0121 and u0131. Managed to get it to dealership with no steering and am told it is a power steering module failure and the cost to fix is 00. The truck is barely out of warranty and I have seen numerous posts on forums across the internet of others that have also experienced problems with their 2019 colorados and the recalls on the 2015s for the same issue. - component: power steering module - safety: absolutely no power steering, extremely difficult to almost impossible to steer. - reproduction: yes, truck is at dealership. Confirmed errors and confirmed power steering module needs to be replaced. - warnings: no warnings prior to truck being parked for a week. As soon as truck was started, received warnings and no power steering or traction control. Absolutely no symptoms prior. |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Jun 25, 2021 |
| State | LA |
| Description | The key remains stuck in the ignition when the vehicle is turned off. This started occurring intermittently about two months ago but has become constant in the last two weeks. I'm concerned about leaving the key due theft concerns. I have an appointment with the dealer, but my research has found that this problem has been persistent with model years 2016 to the present. |
| Category | Electrical System, Engine, Power Train |
| Date | Jun 09, 2021 |
| State | LA |
| Description | Key gets stuck in ignition when shutting engine off leaving driver stranded and stuck with vehicle until key releases from ignition. No warning lights. |
| Category | Steering |
| Date | Jun 08, 2021 |
| State | DE |
| Description | The contact owns a 2019 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the electric power steering failed and the steering wheel stiffened. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle however, the failure recurred. The message "service power steering unit drive carefully" was displayed. An independent mechanic went to the contact's residence and diagnosed that the power steering had failed and informed the contact that there was a recall related to the failure. The dealer was made aware of the failure, but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the vin. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,000. |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | May 09, 2021 |
| State | VA |
| Description | Transmission shuttering causing challenges especially when accelerating |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| State | NH |
| Description | I was driving on highway when I noticed several people passing me on the right and pointing down at my truck. I remember my truck had slowed down and when I went to press on the gas and move to the right lane to pull over it did not respond. I then noticed smoke filling the cabin that was coming from underneath and up through the transmission stick. When I hit the brakes they went right to the floor. I ended up using the ebrake to slow the truck down and pull to the side. When I exited the vehicle it was already on fire and I proceeded to move myself to safety. A passing fireman tried to use an extinguisher to put out the fire to no avail. The truck only had 14000 miles on it and was two years old with no recent work done to it at all |
| Category | Electrical System |
| Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| State | NY |
| Description | I have a blue screen on my back up camera display. When I put the truck in reverse the radio/camera display says "service back up camera". |
| Category | Engine, Power Train |
| Date | Feb 15, 2021 |
| State | CA |
| Description | Since shortly after purchasing the vehicle new, I have experienced hard shifting, slipping when accelerating, also experience rough idle at times. I have had the torque converter replaced but I still ha e the problem. I've even had the service manager ride with me and he stated he experienced the lugging sensation, and said it's normal, they still did nothing to help me, and this is noted on their service record! This vehicle has been in the shop several times for the same issue, and I get the same answer as they find nothing wrong. |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| State | WA |
| Description | The truck shifts aggressively between 10 and 20 mph. Like it's slipping not engaging into second gear. Started noticing it at 16,000 miles and had the truck since brand new.*dt*jb |
| Category | Power Train, Service Brakes |
| Date | Jan 23, 2021 |
| State | OH |
| Description | After coming to a complete stop, the transmission does not drop into 1st gear. When starting from a stop, the transmission kicks into gear very hard, causing a loud noise and causing the driver and passengers to have their necks jerked back, very hard. This problem was present from the time I pulled it off the lot with 4 miles on it. I have taken it back to the dealer, only to be told they can't find anything. This problem occurs every time the truck is driven at nearly ever stop I make. The rear brakes pads are wearing out 3 times faster, than the front pads. I have never had to change rear brakes in a vehicle, but the chevy colorado has an issue with rear brakes wearing very quickly. |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Nov 20, 2020 |
| State | CA |
| Description | Transmission does a slight kick before shifting at speeds between 20-45 mph on streets and highways. Girlfriends sister-in-law experienced same problem with her vehicle. Her paperwork when she got her car back referenced chevy's bulletin# 18-na-091 |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| State | NH |
| Description | Transmission is shuddering when accelerating. This shuddering event began around 9,000 miles and has progressively worsened. Service bulletin 18-na-355 has been published but with mixed results. Requesting government agency continues to monitor this as the sudden lurching could potentially put drivers into a dangerous intersection or be unable to accelerate to avoid a hazard. This is a large safety concern and transmissions are expensive to fix/maintain and the cost should be absorbed by the manufacturer as reports of this issue grow and become more widespread. |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Nov 05, 2020 |
| State | AL |
| Description | The 2019 colorado z71 I have has been in the shop at the dealer 8 times since march. The transmission shutters while trying to maintain a consistent speed between 40-60 mph. The transmission also slips and jerks when slowing down and reaccelerating. Dealer continues to tell me they can not recreate the issues. It has become so that I do not feel safe allowing my wife to travel in this vehicle. I fear that she will be stranded on the side of the road or involved in an accident because of the issue at hand. This is her primary mode of transportation. |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Nov 03, 2020 |
| State | CA |
| Description | Hard shifting from 1st gear to 2nd gear specially when it is cold or on the first drive. The transmission seems to not engage the second gear and when it does it results in a hard jolt. |
| Category | Power Train, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Nov 01, 2020 |
| State | MD |
| Description | 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. |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Oct 19, 2020 |
| State | NY |
| Description | In motion. 8 speed transmission fails to shift right . It shutters bad. |
| Category | Engine |
| Date | Sep 27, 2020 |
| State | SD |
| Description | Oil filter adapter insert gm part number 12696079. Becomes unattached from oil filter housing if not extremely careful during a oil change service. Resulting in total engine failure. Mine was dislodged during a oil change. But I caught the no oil pressure warming immediately. Others across the country have not been a lucky. See gm tech bulletin 19-na-006 or gm tech link. Com |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Jul 22, 2020 |
| State | IL |
| Description | Shuttering/shaking when shifting gears while in motion speeds from 10mph to 80mph. More so in stop and go traffic on the highway or city street. Harsh down shift when coming to a stop. |
| Category | Steering |
| Date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| State | AL |
| Description | I came up to a two lane city street, four way stop intersection and stopped. I turned my steering wheel to the right (in order to make a right hand turn) and stepped on the gas. The vehicle turned to the left, out into the intersection, instead of right. The steering stayed locked to the left and would not turn in in either direction. I had just came off the interstate highway. Had the failure occurred while on the interstate, it would have been catastrophic. The dealer said, there was an internal failure in the steering motor. I understand that parts can fail, but the fact that there was no fail safe mode, is disconcerting. I lost all control of my steering. I hate to think of what would have happened if I was at speed instead of stopped. |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Jun 25, 2020 |
| State | KY |
| Description | The transmission causes the truck to shutter when on a slight incline or under slight pressure/strain. Occasionally the truck shift very hard. I'm concerned that the transmission wont last and it causes a terrible ride. *tr |
| Category | Electrical System, Engine, Service Brakes |
| Date | Jun 18, 2020 |
| State | OH |
| Description | 2019 chevy colorado with 13125 miles driving st rt 45 lisbon ohio 40 - 45 mph up slight grade, noticed / smelled smoke in console area between seats, tried to do minor acceleration to get over slight grade and the engine died. Pulled into parking lot to stop and no brakes no power steering ,tried emergency brake still did not stop. Split decision to either crash into concrete barrier or get back onto highway. Light traffic so muscled truck back on highway and bumped curb to try and slow vehicle. Finally slowed enough to try emergency brake again and it worked to stop truck. Put truck in park and exited vehicle, with flamed shooting out driver side underneath between driver door and passenger door. Running board hot enough to burn my jeans as I exited. Volunteer fire fighter tried to put out fire with fire extinguisher as did highway patrol. Flames still active. Volunteer fire department arrived and after about 15 min had fire put out. No warning chimes, no flashing lights, nothing to indicate a problem. Insurance company had independent investigator look at vehicle, he/she believes is a general motors issue and has contacted them to also investigate cause. *tr |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Jun 12, 2020 |
| State | OH |
| Description | The transmission has a delayed downshift, causing the truck jump forward during a stop. When coming to a stop, it feels like the truck is being hit from behind, at the same time, making a loud mechanical noise. Sometimes it hits so hard, it will cause the truck to be thrown past my driveway, while preparing to turn into the driveway. It was recommended that the factory transmission fluid be replaced with a thicker fluid, so I took it to the dealership and had that done. Although it fixed the previous issue of vibration, caused from the transmission switching back and fourth between gears rapidly, but it did not fix the hard and delayed downshift. This has been an issue from the moment I pulled it off the lot, with only 4 miles on the odometer. The truck was immediately returned to the dealership, in which they said they could find nothing wrong with it. *tr |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | May 22, 2020 |
| State | PA |
| Description | Bought 6 months ago 7000 miles. When driving felt like I driving over rumble strips, I took if to the dealer and they claim that was normal. They changed the fluid and said drive it for 500 miles. Now I took it back again because every time I start it and there is a bang in the transmission, they wanted me to leave it and refused to give me a loaner vehicle. They told me don't worry about you have a 5 year warranty on you drive train. Told them me and my wife were going on vacation and they didn't seem to care. I am very disgusted with this purchase I made. Wouldn't recommend this vehicle to anyone. *tr |
| Category | Steering |
| Date | Apr 10, 2020 |
| State | MI |
| Description | Steering started making a "rattling" noise and finally locked up so it could not be turned to the right. Because of the rattling noise, I drove to a nearby chevrolet dealer (auto nation, gilbert, az) and then as I was working with the service manager, the steering locked up. *tr |
| Category | Electrical System, Engine |
| Date | Mar 19, 2020 |
| State | FL |
| Description | Tl* the contact owns a 2019 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, there was smoke coming from the front windshield. The vehicle was pulled over, opened the hood and let the vehicle sit for a while. The vehicle was taken to the arcadia chevrolet buick located at (210 s brevard ave, arcadia, fl 34266) where it was diagnosed that the heater core needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000. |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Mar 01, 2020 |
| State | MI |
| Description | 2019 chevy colorado zr2- shutters or hesitates before shifting up at 5 / 45 / 65 mph. Feels like you did not press the gas when accelerating. It is intermittent, so therefore very hard to duplicate for the dealership. Three times to the dealer. #1 tranny flush #2 reprogrammed the tranny #3 sorry ma'am we can't duplicate what you are experiencing. I live in michigan on those 0 degree mornings the truck barely wants to get going. Dealership says 'this is normal with an 8 speed transmission.' I told the dealership I have owned a lot of cars and none have had this problem. Occasionally it lunges forward when coming to a stop- this is so dangerous as I drive in the city everyday. Very expensive problem to have. |
| Category | Electrical System, Fuel/propulsion System |
| Date | Jan 31, 2020 |
| State | OH |
| Description | The gas tank/gauge will be on "full", then-while driving, the gas gauge will go to "e" and the dash will alert you as to no fuel. Upon taking this vehicle to the dealer the first time, the dealer could find no issues through the computer. The "second" occurrence-the vehicle was taken to a different dealer, and they stated the fuel level sensor needed to be replaced. The "third" occurrence-the gauge went to "e", while driving, the dealer claimed it was now a cord/wire that attached to the fuel level sensor running the length of the vehicle under the truck. Since it "appears" the resolution to this issue is questionable, and the dealer(s) have not fully corrected the issue, how can I be confident the vehicle actually has fuel? Also, there is an issue with the blue tooth linking to "I-phones/ios systems (only), not android phone/systems,as call/text notifications may not always alert while you are in the vehicle. The first dealer stated they contacted gm, but so far-there is no final resolution from gm regarding the blue tooth issue with I-phones/ios systems. I do have all receipts for all actions taken regarding this vehicle. |
| Category | Fuel/propulsion System |
| Date | Jan 17, 2020 |
| State | OR |
| Description | Tl* the contact owns a 2019 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a fuel leak at the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (1205 price rd se, albany, or 97322) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel tank leak was due to road debris which punctured the fuel tank. The vehicle had remained in custody of the dealer due to the parts necessary for the repair being on back order. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but offered no additional assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 24,000. |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Dec 07, 2019 |
| State | IL |
| Description | 2019 chevrolet colorado z71 4x4 vehicle shutters noticeably when in motion on flat roads or uphill. Problem always occurs in all road and environment temps and appears most often in moving operation of 45 to 65 mph. |
| Category | Suspension |
| Date | Nov 08, 2019 |
| State | GA |
| Description | While traveling straight down a gravel driveway the front passenger control arm broke causing the wheel to collapse and fold up under the vehicle. The vehicle was traveling at approximately 15 mph. The driver noticed loss of steering and then an abrupt stop. There were no signs that anything was wrong with the vehicle before the incident occured. The vehicle did not strike anything to cause the damage. The driveway was in good condition and there was nothing unusually that would have caused this type of failure. No one was hurt in the incident. The fracture in the control arm shows signs of cracking (based on picture attached). |
| Category | Exterior Lighting |
| Date | Oct 30, 2019 |
| State | CA |
| Description | Just took delivery of a 2019 chevrolet colorado. The headlamp low beam will not come on for either l or r headlamp. |
| Category | Service Brakes |
| Date | Oct 05, 2019 |
| State | OH |
| Description | The brakes and rotors in the rear of the truck were grinding at 21k miles. Brought it to dealership at 23k miles and had to replace rear brake pads and rotors. |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Aug 31, 2019 |
| State | CT |
| Description | The transmission slips, bangs into gear when cold. The dealer is telling me this is normal, based from a bulletin from gm. I bought the truck with a 112 miles on it, the trasmission has slipped from the very first day. |
| Category | Power Train, Steering |
| Date | Aug 30, 2019 |
| State | VA |
| Description | Chevrolet 2019 colorado - experiencing slipping on transmission - feels like driving on rumble strips all the time |
| Category | Power Train, Visibility/wiper |
| Date | Aug 14, 2019 |
| State | NC |
| Description | Vehicle shutters between the speed of 15mph to 35mph shaking vehicle very bad. Leaking back sliding glass, no sealant around glass dealer had to replace back window new mounding and sealant. Carpet in back is soaked with possibility of mold. Dealer did not make any effort to clean carpet or headliner when rear window was repaired. The headliner had a bad stain and was superficially cleaned, leaving possibility of mold in the future. The carpet and floor mats were not cleaned leaving possibility of mold in the future. Poor service in this area. |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Aug 14, 2019 |
| State | MO |
| Description | Transmission jerks and jumps going up a grade, or when applying power during acceleration. It is like driving on a rumble strip, shudders and vibrates the cab. Have appointment with dealer next week, vehicle was purchased new and has 3600 miles. |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Jul 24, 2019 |
| State | IN |
| Description | Truck shudders while driving can't tell if it is going to shutdown or brakes strange shuddering while driving |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Jul 15, 2019 |
| State | IN |
| Description | I experience harsh shifts from 1-2 gear and when downshifting 2-1. It jolts the whole truck. It sometimes randomly downshifts for no reason when I driving on the highway I am afraid that something is going to fail in the drivetrain when I'm driving. |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Jul 12, 2019 |
| State | VA |
| Description | At highway speeds of about 60-65 mph the transmission in my 2019 colorado zr2 v6 automatic (the truck has only 5700 miles on it) has a shudder or shaking problem which shakes the whole truck. It also causes a loud low frequency booming noise. When it started happening it was alarming. |
| Category | Air Bags, Structure:body |
| Date | Jul 08, 2019 |
| State | MI |
| Description | I had a car accident head on and my air bag did not go off I'm at the hospital but wonder why they did not go off vehicle was in motion going forty miles a hour rear end truck and air bag did not go off m59 and airport rd waterford mi |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Jul 06, 2019 |
| State | FL |
| Description | Truck vibrates at highway speeds it's like driving on a gravel road |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Jun 19, 2019 |
| State | MO |
| Description | Vehicle lurches forward when rolling up hill to a stop or applying the brake on an uphill stop at low speed or when going uphill at low speed while off road & it lunges hard enough to spin both back wheels on gravel this happens when attempting to pull onto the highway from a gravel driveway |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Jun 18, 2019 |
| State | SC |
| Description | Transmission shudders when accelerating and decelerating. I bought this truck new 1 month ago!!!! |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Jun 12, 2019 |
| State | OH |
| Description | Late down shift ... Shifts hard ... Vehicle lurches forward on a stop |
| Category | Service Brakes |
| Date | May 14, 2019 |
| State | OH |
| Description | The vehicle was going down hill on a very busy highway when we tapped the brakes to slow down and the brakes went to the floor and we skid about 300 yards before being able to get the truck to come to a stop. We kept tapping brakes trying to get them to grab and stop us luckily, the car a head of us turned right at the light so we did not crash into them. Then when it did stop the rpm started reeving up and the truck lunged forward then the rpm went down. We were very lucky we did not go through the intersection and wreck. |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | May 13, 2019 |
| State | VT |
| Description | Eight speed transmission shutters and vibrates under normal acceleration. More noticeable on hills or under light load. Chevy dealers answer: they all do it!! After extensive online searcher, I found this problem has been ongoing for 3 to 4 years with numerous complaints and dissatisfied owners! They fail to tell you this when your buying vehicle. Chevy has a technical service bulletin # 16na175 on problem, but will not resolve problem. Of all the vehicles I've owned over the years, I have never had a driveability problem this serious. |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | May 09, 2019 |
| State | OH |
| Description | . I was at the carwash vacuuming the truck while in drive when I got back to the passenger side to put the hose up, I reached in to remove my keys out of the ignition, and the truck rolled backwards, I ran to the driver side and the door knocked me to the ground and the 2019 colorada ran over my entire body from my feet to my face and head. I suffered a punctured lung and my pelvic bone is fractured in several places. All of this was caught on tape. |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | May 03, 2019 |
| State | VA |
| Description | After replacing transmission fluid per tsb 19417577 truck occasionally does not come out of gear when slowing down to a point where engine goes under 500 rpm where gas is applied to keep from stalling. This surge while braking under 10 mph then requires hard press on brake which does seem to drop transmission out of gear with hard clunk. Stopped just inches short at light from car in front of me stopped at light. Dealer can not immediately reproduce with short test drive, and will not even attempt to troubleshoot. Been told to bring back when it happens more often. |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | May 02, 2019 |
| State | OH |
| Description | Transmission shutters around 25 to 35 miles a hour under load |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Apr 19, 2019 |
| State | WA |
| Description | Tl* the contact owns a 2019 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the shop twice for transmission failure. While driving 50 mph, the contact stated it felt like he was driving over a bunch of speed bumps. Camp chevrolet cadillac (101 e montgomery ave, spokane, wa 99207, (509) 381-2970) removed, inspected, and reinstalled the torque converter during the first visit. During the second visit, the dealer inspected the vehicle and only performed an oil change. The contact called the manufacturer and an inspection appointment was scheduled for april 23, 2019. The failure mileage was 1,100. |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Apr 09, 2019 |
| State | WI |
| Description | 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). |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Mar 21, 2019 |
| State | OH |
| Description | Vehicle transmission seems to late down shift when slowing, causing the vehicle to jump forward once shifting has completed. |
| Category | Structure:body |
| Date | Mar 08, 2019 |
| State | MI |
| Description | In cold weather rear doors very hard to latch. The back doors latch but stay ajar with warning light on and are loose. The front doors latch into this particular set up. This is an extended cab not a four door. Without latching properly, front doors may pop open creating a possible risk of injury or death. This will happen when vehicle stationary but may be driven with doors not secured |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Jan 15, 2019 |
| State | SC |
| Description | While driving at different speeds I get a bad vibration. I have read where a lot of people have this problem with the colorado. Dealer says to wait for a recall. I would like to have it repaired now. I paid over 30,000 for this vehicle and can't drive it the way I would like to. It will loosen every bolt on the vehicle. |
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Bought my 2019 with 14000 miles on it. Was really nice until it developed the shudder and vibration other drivers are experiencing. I thought perhaps it was a broken motor mount, but dealer checked it out and no problem. It is very frustrating to have a 4X4 that I drive like a car and it shudders and vibrates like it’s pulling 5000 lbs. Will never buy Chevy truck again.
Having transmission shuddering when applying the gas around 40 mph not pulling anything. It comes and goes, doesn’t do it every time. Kind of freaked me out at first. Now, this morning I’m having radio issues, it says Tuner Not Available. Can’t connect Bluetooth either. Bought the 2019 Colorado with 12k miles in March 2022 from a dealership, looks like brand new, with after market tires and a lift. Thought I found a true gem. Maybe this is why the first owner got rid of it, they told me he traded for another truck. Haven’t had it back to the dealer yet to look into these issues.
Have a 2019 Chevy Colorado 4×4 and love the truck but has had Transmission shuddering since new. I had the Trans fluid changed at 11000 miles and that took care of the issue but now at 27000 miles shudder in Trans is back even worse than before. Great truck but am so disappointed with the ongoing Trans issues. How many times do you have to have fluid changed to take care of the issue per service dept. recommendation? Corporation knows there is transmission issues with these vehicles so then fix the problem instead of putting a temporary band aid on it!
Own a 2019 Colorado that was a company buy back, radio issue was all that was listed as actually defective. Transmission issue that previous owner complained about. Has 37,000+ miles on it now. Radio went south again and they finally got the fix on it right for me. Transmission hasn’t been an issue since they changed the type of fluid being used in it. Gets terrific mileage for me and I’ve been known to have a heavy foot, up to 29 mpg on the highway and 16-19 in town. At my last oil change this past week the service manager noted that it had an oil leak and asked me to leave it for repairs, pulling cams etc. to fix it. Never had any oil slick or issues and was shocked that they noticed and more shocked they would mention it and still do warranty repair. Pleased with my dealership in small town America even when going thru a very recent change in ownership. This truck carries my recumbent trike on its back in the camper shell acting as a trike garage. Always have been a Chevy driver/ owner and this will probably be my last vehicle. If it experiences no more major issues I’ll be fine with it and Chevrolet.
My 2019 Colorado Z71 has 71000 miles on it. It has had zero issues. I have a lead foot and this truck has 308hp. I would argue that it is a high performance truck. However, for the first 6 months or so I drove it much more gently then I do now, as it was my first brand new truck in 15 years. I’m not sure if breaking it in gently had a positive affect on it, but I mash on the gas now and there is not hesitation or stuttering of the tyranny. In fact it’s probably the smoothest vehicle that I’ve ever owned.
people need to learn to drive this truck not a high proformance truck drive it like you have a egg between your foot and gas pedal i have 55ooo miles with no problems
2019 Chevy Colorado Z71 – has a problem where it feels like you are going over a rumple strip???
2018 colorado and the transmission is horrible.
It shakes and shutters and is the worst truck i have had.
I believe its a lemon and the dealers are no help.