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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
610–25K
4125–50K
1550–75K
575–100K
1100–150K
0150K+
123 reports with mileage · 93 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Power Train. Review the 107 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 41 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine. Review the 26 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
5 crash reports0 fire reports4 injury reports
What owners actually said
216 reports
Mileage unknown · Sep 3, 2019
Power Train
MY TRUCK SHUDDERS HORRIBLY ON HIGHWAY AND IN TOWN. IT STARTED JUST BEFORE MY LAST SERVICE AT 33731 MILES. I MENTIONED IT TO SERVICE ADVISOR AND WAS TOLD WITHOUT A CODE AS OWNER I WOULD BE THE ONLY ONE THAT COULD TELL THIS. NOTHING WAS DONE. THE ISSUE IS IRRITATING I RESEARCHED AND FOUND OUT IT IS AN ISSUE WITH MANY COLORADOS AND…
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MY TRUCK SHUDDERS HORRIBLY ON HIGHWAY AND IN TOWN. IT STARTED JUST BEFORE MY LAST SERVICE AT 33731 MILES. I MENTIONED IT TO SERVICE ADVISOR AND WAS TOLD WITHOUT A CODE AS OWNER I WOULD BE THE ONLY ONE THAT COULD TELL THIS. NOTHING WAS DONE. THE ISSUE IS IRRITATING I RESEARCHED AND FOUND OUT IT IS AN ISSUE WITH MANY COLORADOS AND GM VEHICLES WITH THE SAME TRANSMISSION. I WILL BE CHECKING WITH THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE AGAIN TO SEE WITH THE INFORMATION I HAVE DISCOVERED IF ANYTHING WILL BE DONE.
NHTSA ODI #11253061
20,000 miles · Aug 16, 2019
Structure
UPPER CONTROL ARM, RIGHT HAND SIDE, WENT BAD AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT IN UNDER 20,000 MILES. DETECTED WITH A CLUNKING NOISE, AND CONFIRMED WHEN I WENT IN FOR ALIGNMENT. IT WAS REPLACED BEFORE IT BROKE, BUT A BROKEN CONTROL ARM IS A MAJOR SAFETY RISK.
NHTSA ODI #11244393
51,000 miles · Aug 12, 2019
Power Train
TRANSMISSION SHUTTERING AND JERKING. RECALL NEEDS TO BE DONE IMMEDIATELY.
NHTSA ODI #11243190
Mileage unknown · Jul 13, 2019
Power Train
EXPERIENCE TRANSMISSION SHUDDER WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. COULD CAUSE ISSUE WHILE PASSING OTHER VEHICLES DUE TO LOSS OF POWER. THE AMOUNT OF MONEY THESE NEWER VEHICLES ARE CHARGING, TRANSMISSION SHIFTING SHOULD BE FLAWLESS. NOT SURE IF THIS IS GOING TO GET WORSE AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. COULD IT JUMP GEARS WHILE TRYING TO COME TO A S…
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EXPERIENCE TRANSMISSION SHUDDER WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. COULD CAUSE ISSUE WHILE PASSING OTHER VEHICLES DUE TO LOSS OF POWER. THE AMOUNT OF MONEY THESE NEWER VEHICLES ARE CHARGING, TRANSMISSION SHIFTING SHOULD BE FLAWLESS. NOT SURE IF THIS IS GOING TO GET WORSE AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. COULD IT JUMP GEARS WHILE TRYING TO COME TO A STOP? THIS IS ONGOING AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AND A REMEDY BY THE MANUFACTURER SOON.
NHTSA ODI #11231562
38,000 miles · Jun 25, 2019
Power Train
SHUDDER AND SLIPPING IN THE GEARS CAUSED BY BAD FLUID AND TORQUE CONVERTER.
NHTSA ODI #11222431
Mileage unknown · Jun 24, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System
WHEN YOU START THE TRUCK IT SMELLS REALLY STRONG OF GAS WHEN RUNNING
NHTSA ODI #11222074
Mileage unknown · Jun 24, 2019
Electrical System
GO TO TURN THE KEY OFF AND THE IGNITION WON'T TURN OFF ALL THE WAY, HAVE TO RESTART THE TRUCK A COUPLE OF TIMES TO EVEN GET THE KEY TO TURN OFF TO GET THE KEY OUT, ALSO GO TO START THE TRUCK AND SOMETIMES IT WON'T MOVE THE IGINITION
NHTSA ODI #11222066
Mileage unknown · May 21, 2019
Power Train
HARD SHIFTING & SLIPPING OF THE TRANSMISSION STARTED AT ABOUT 10,000 MILES. DEALER UNABLE TO REPAIR EVEN THOUGH THEY TRIED 4 TIMES INCLUDING A REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION. NOT SURE WHAT TYPE OF DAMAGE IS OCCURRING TO THE TRANSMISSION WITH THIS HARD SHIFTING.
NHTSA ODI #11208961
1,800 miles · May 13, 2019
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE ENGINE HESITATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE STAR CHEVROLET DEALER (724-790-2046, LOCATED AT 5200 US-30 C, GREENSBURG, PA 15601) WHERE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE S…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE ENGINE HESITATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE STAR CHEVROLET DEALER (724-790-2046, LOCATED AT 5200 US-30 C, GREENSBURG, PA 15601) WHERE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE SAME TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE TORT CONVERTER. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PERFORMING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE ISSUE WOULD BE INVESTIGATED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT CALLED BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000. *JB
NHTSA ODI #11207262
21,000 miles · May 9, 2019
Power Train
VEHICLE SHUDDERS/SHAKES WHEN ACCELERATING OR MAINTAINING SPEED. CAN BE LIGHT SHUDDER, LIKE DRIVING OVER A BUMPY ROAD. OR CAN BE ENOUGH TO MAKE EVERYTHING SITTING IN DASH TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY.
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.
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