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Electrical System complaints
117 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Jul 17, 2019
Electrical System
THE IGNITION WILL NOT TURN COMPLETELY OFF WHICH MEANS THE KEY WILL NOT COME OUT. I MAY HAVE TO RESTART THE ENGINE, PUT IT IN GEAR AND MOVE A FEW FEET, FIVE TIMES TO GET THE KEY OUT. THE ENGINE ITSELF SHUTS OFF, BUT EVERYTHING ELSE STAYS ON. THIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY. CHEVROLET HAS ISSUED A BULLETIN SAYING A DIRTY KEY WILL CAUSE TH…
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THE IGNITION WILL NOT TURN COMPLETELY OFF WHICH MEANS THE KEY WILL NOT COME OUT. I MAY HAVE TO RESTART THE ENGINE, PUT IT IN GEAR AND MOVE A FEW FEET, FIVE TIMES TO GET THE KEY OUT. THE ENGINE ITSELF SHUTS OFF, BUT EVERYTHING ELSE STAYS ON. THIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY. CHEVROLET HAS ISSUED A BULLETIN SAYING A DIRTY KEY WILL CAUSE THIS. HOW MANY TIMES IN YOUR LIFETIME HAVE YOU HAD TO CLEAN A KEY? THIS HAPPENS AFTER I HAVE STOPPED AND TRIED TO TURN THE TRUCK OFF.
NHTSA ODI #11232660
10,000 miles · Jul 15, 2019
Electrical System
THE DRIVER INSTRUMENT AND RADIO DISPLAYS GO BLACK FOR SOME MINUTES (2 TO 20) MINUTES AND THEN RETURN TO FUNCTION. DURING THE BLACK OUT I CAN NOT CHECK SPEED, GAS MILEAGE, ODOMETER OR ANY OTHER INSTRUMENT FUNCTION. I HAVE VISITED CHAMPION CHEVROLET IN JOHNSON CITY, TN AND WILSON COUNTY MOTORS IN LEBANON, TN TO HAVE THE PROBLEM …
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THE DRIVER INSTRUMENT AND RADIO DISPLAYS GO BLACK FOR SOME MINUTES (2 TO 20) MINUTES AND THEN RETURN TO FUNCTION. DURING THE BLACK OUT I CAN NOT CHECK SPEED, GAS MILEAGE, ODOMETER OR ANY OTHER INSTRUMENT FUNCTION. I HAVE VISITED CHAMPION CHEVROLET IN JOHNSON CITY, TN AND WILSON COUNTY MOTORS IN LEBANON, TN TO HAVE THE PROBLEM RESOLVED. NEITHER COULD RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN TO ME. CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWSY
NHTSA ODI #11232067
44,000 miles · Jun 27, 2019
Electrical SystemEngine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK, THE IGNITION KEY FAILED TO CYCLE TO THE OFF POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RYDELL CHEVROLET (LOCATED AT 1309, 18600 DEVONSH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK, THE IGNITION KEY FAILED TO CYCLE TO THE OFF POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RYDELL CHEVROLET (LOCATED AT 1309, 18600 DEVONSHIRE ST, NORTHRIDGE, CA 91324, (866) 802-5628) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURES WERE INTERMITTENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #11222875
13,000 miles · May 25, 2019
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND RADIO BLACKOUT
NHTSA ODI #11209962
16,635 miles · Mar 30, 2019
Electrical System
WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ALL ELECTRONICS WENT DEAD, AND VEHICLE LURCHED TO A STOP. AFTER SHIFTING INTO PARK THE VEHICLE STARTED NORMALLY. SHORTLY AFTER, WHILE TURNING ON A CITY STREET IT HAPPENED AGAIN. TOWED TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. DEALER SAYS IT WAS A FAULTY CHASSIS CONTROL MODULE…
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WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ALL ELECTRONICS WENT DEAD, AND VEHICLE LURCHED TO A STOP. AFTER SHIFTING INTO PARK THE VEHICLE STARTED NORMALLY. SHORTLY AFTER, WHILE TURNING ON A CITY STREET IT HAPPENED AGAIN. TOWED TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. DEALER SAYS IT WAS A FAULTY CHASSIS CONTROL MODULE AND REPAIR WILL BE COMPLETED ON 4/1/19 VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY TAKEN IN TO DEALER FOR INTERMITTENT MIS-FIRE BUT DIAGNOSTIC TESTS FOUND NOTHING WRONG.
NHTSA ODI #11192634
52,000 miles · Jan 28, 2019
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES FLICKERED AND THE STABILITY TRAC INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ADVANTAGE CHEVROLET OF BOLINGBROOK (630-243-4460, LOCATED AT 115 S WEST FRONTAGE RD, BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES FLICKERED AND THE STABILITY TRAC INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ADVANTAGE CHEVROLET OF BOLINGBROOK (630-243-4460, LOCATED AT 115 S WEST FRONTAGE RD, BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A WIRE WAS EXPOSED AND FRAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE FAILURE RECURRED APPROXIMATELY FOUR MONTHS LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 52,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
NHTSA ODI #11172566
35,000 miles · Aug 7, 2018
Electrical SystemPower Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD WHEN SHIFTING INTO PARK OR REVERSE, AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED BEFORE SHIFTING INTO GEAR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ENGAGED IN PARK, THE KEY WAS UNABLE TO BE REMOVE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD WHEN SHIFTING INTO PARK OR REVERSE, AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED BEFORE SHIFTING INTO GEAR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ENGAGED IN PARK, THE KEY WAS UNABLE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BELLAMY STRICKLAND CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (145 INDUSTRIAL BLVD, MCDONOUGH, GA 30253, 770-954-3000), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 35,000.
NHTSA ODI #11118373
10,647 miles · Jul 30, 2018
Electrical SystemFuel System, GasolinePower Train
I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO DUROMAX DIESEL IN SEPTEMBER OF 2016. AT 9,638 MILES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FOR THE NOX SENSOR. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THEM BUT IT DID NOT FIX ANYTHING. AS IT TURNS OUT THE ISSUE WAS A RECALL WHICH REPROGRAMMED THE ECU. THEY DECIDED TO MAKE THE TOLERANCES LOOSER ON THE…
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I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO DUROMAX DIESEL IN SEPTEMBER OF 2016. AT 9,638 MILES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FOR THE NOX SENSOR. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THEM BUT IT DID NOT FIX ANYTHING. AS IT TURNS OUT THE ISSUE WAS A RECALL WHICH REPROGRAMMED THE ECU. THEY DECIDED TO MAKE THE TOLERANCES LOOSER ON THE SENSORS. AT 10,647 MILES THERE WAS A LOUD WINING COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE RACE TO THE PINION BEARING IN THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS PITTED AND CAUSING THE BEARING TO FAIL. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. AT 22715 MILES THE TRUCK WOULD GO INTO REDUCED POWER MODE WHICH IS 25 MILES PER HOUR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY CAUSING OTHER MOTORISTS TO SWERVE TO AVOID A COLLISION. WHEN THE TRUCK WAS TURNED OFF AND TURNED BACK ON THE ERROR WOULD CLEAR AND THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVABLE AGAIN. THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT REPLICATE THE ISSUE SO IT TOOK MANY VISITS BEFORE THEY REPLACED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR. AFTER THIS DID NOT FIX THE ISSUE AND ALMOST CAUSED ANOTHER ACCIDENT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN AND THE COMPLETE WIRING HARNESS WAS REPLACE. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE CONNECTORS WERE IMPROPERLY CRIMPED AT THE FACTORY. THE TRUCK IS NOW AT THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN AT 26,000 MILES TO REPLACE THE DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID PUMP. THIS FAULT ALSO CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO GO INTO REDUCED POWER MODE WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AGAIN. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT RELIABLE, DANGEROUS, AND I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT, ESPECIALLY WHEN MY FAMILY IS WITH ME. I CONTACTED CHEVROLET CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE TEAM CONCENTRIX ON BEHALF OF CHEVROLET TO SEEK A SOLUTION ON A BRAND NEW VEHICLE THAT HAD MAJOR PROBLEMS. THE REPRESENTATIVE DID NOT CARE AND TOLD ME TO PURSUE A RESOLUTION ON MY OWN.
NHTSA ODI #11114888
1,000 miles · Jul 24, 2018
Electrical System
DASHBOARD SETTINGS/RADIO/BACKUP CAMERA DISPLAY UNIT GOES BLANK AND RESETS RESULTING IN LOSS OF BACKUP CAMERA AVAILABILITY. USUALLY, ON START UP BUT CONTINUING FOR UP TO 15 MINUTES DURING WHICH SETTINGS AND BACKUP CAMERA ARE UNAVAILABLE. USUALLY WHEN STATIONARY BUT HAS ALSO HAPPENS WHILE BACKING UP. DEALERS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO…
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DASHBOARD SETTINGS/RADIO/BACKUP CAMERA DISPLAY UNIT GOES BLANK AND RESETS RESULTING IN LOSS OF BACKUP CAMERA AVAILABILITY. USUALLY, ON START UP BUT CONTINUING FOR UP TO 15 MINUTES DURING WHICH SETTINGS AND BACKUP CAMERA ARE UNAVAILABLE. USUALLY WHEN STATIONARY BUT HAS ALSO HAPPENS WHILE BACKING UP. DEALERS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND A FIX UNDER WARRANTEE. HAS HAPPENED OCCASIONALLY BUT REPEATEDLY SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW IN MARCH OF 2017.
NHTSA ODI #11113443
35,000 miles · Jul 11, 2018
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT CALLED BEHALF OF THE DRIVER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INCREASED TO 210. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RYDELL CHEVROLET (186000 DEVONSHIRE ST, NORTHRIDGE, CA 91324, (866) 802-5628) WHERE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WAS COMPLETED, BUT NO FAILURE CODE WAS FOUN…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT CALLED BEHALF OF THE DRIVER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INCREASED TO 210. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RYDELL CHEVROLET (186000 DEVONSHIRE ST, NORTHRIDGE, CA 91324, (866) 802-5628) WHERE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WAS COMPLETED, BUT NO FAILURE CODE WAS FOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000. *TT
NHTSA ODI #11110789
Official recalls
4May 31, 2018
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
Oct 5, 2017
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17387.
Mar 2, 2016
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to February 2, 2016, Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured January 9, 2016, to January 26, 2016, and 2016 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 21, 2016, to February 4, 2016. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 28030.
Dec 1, 2015
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado trucks manufactured August 25, 2015 to September 24, 2015, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured August 28, 2015 to September 24, 2015. The affected vehicles have a console compartment lid latch assembly that may fail to keep the compartment door closed in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the console compartment door does not remain closed in a crash, the contents stored in the console may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the console compartment door latch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16370.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗