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2018 Chevrolet Colorado

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Colorado years

Owner complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado are substantially higher than the model-year median of 84.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

79 reports with mileage · 104 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 78 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 34 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 24 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

3 crash reports5 fire reports2 injury reports

Air Bags complaints

7 reports
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Mileage unknown · Oct 20, 2025
Air BagsElectrical SystemFuel/propulsion System

All the sensors seem to not be functioning correctly. Doesn't tell me the right measurements for the wheels, gas, over heating. Right front passenger door locks/unlocks when it wants. It chokes up when trying to accelerate. Theres a rattling noise that comes from under the car. First time I took it to the dealership, they stated…

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All the sensors seem to not be functioning correctly. Doesn't tell me the right measurements for the wheels, gas, over heating. Right front passenger door locks/unlocks when it wants. It chokes up when trying to accelerate. Theres a rattling noise that comes from under the car. First time I took it to the dealership, they stated it was a bolt that had come loose on the exhaust pipe. They placed a new one which lasted a year and a half and now its back to making the noise. I took it again to the dealership, this time they claimed they couldn't find anything. My airbag sensor keeps coming on constantly. My fuel sensor claims 116 miles one moments and 5 or 6 minutes later, it says I have 50 miles. My car was over heating and low on Anti-freeze, the car never notified it was over heating.

NHTSA ODI #11694565

Mileage unknown · Jan 24, 2025
Air BagsElectrical SystemPower Train

Key can't be removed when the truck is in park. Locks go up and down when vehicle is moving. Transmission stuck in 3rd gear. Stabilitrack and traction control indicator lights appear on dashboard. Exhaust brake and traction control switches don't work.

NHTSA ODI #11638431

Mileage unknown · Jan 18, 2025
Air BagsCrash

I was ran off the road and hit a tree line in which a downed tree went through my windshield. The airbags failed to deploy. If I had not been wearing my seatbelt, I could've been decapitated

NHTSA ODI #11636751

Mileage unknown · Feb 21, 2019
Air Bags

CHEVROLET MONTEBELLO DELEARSHIP IN CALIFORNIA REFUSED TO DO ANY WORK ON OUR 2018 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WE RECEIVED A LETTER ABOUT A RECALL ON THE AIRBAGS OF THE TRUCK AND WE TOOK THE TRUCK IN DUE TO SOME ISSUES ON THE TRUCK AND THE RECALL. BECAUSE THEY FELT THE VEHICLE WAS TAMPERED WITH THEY DENIED TO DO ANY WORK ON THE TRUCK EVEN…

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CHEVROLET MONTEBELLO DELEARSHIP IN CALIFORNIA REFUSED TO DO ANY WORK ON OUR 2018 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WE RECEIVED A LETTER ABOUT A RECALL ON THE AIRBAGS OF THE TRUCK AND WE TOOK THE TRUCK IN DUE TO SOME ISSUES ON THE TRUCK AND THE RECALL. BECAUSE THEY FELT THE VEHICLE WAS TAMPERED WITH THEY DENIED TO DO ANY WORK ON THE TRUCK EVEN THE RECALL OF THE AIRBAGS!!!!! THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN WE WERE WORKING WITH SAID THEY WERE NOT GOING TO DEAL WITH US ANYMORE BC I MADE A COMPLAINT TO GM AND I WOULD NEED TO DEAL WITH THEM DIRECTLY THEY REFUSED TO PROVIDE ME ANY DOCUMENTATION EVEN AFTER THEIR SERVICE MANAGER SAID THEY WOULD. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR THEM TO REFUSE TO FIX SUCH A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN AND TO BE HONEST THEY ARE BEING NEGLECTFUL AND SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR BEING SO UNETHICAL.

NHTSA ODI #11181579

Mileage unknown · Oct 9, 2018
Air Bags

LOOSE RATTLING SHEET METAL OR OTHER PARTS IN DRIVERS DOOR PILLAR NEAR SIDEWALL AIRBAG AREA. MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IF IT INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYS AIRBAG, OR RESTRICTS AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT IN AN ACCIDENT. GM HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THIS DEFECTIVE PROBLEM ON ALL COLORADO AND CANYON MODELS SINCE 2016 WITH NO ACTIONS. OTHER DEALERS HAVE US…

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LOOSE RATTLING SHEET METAL OR OTHER PARTS IN DRIVERS DOOR PILLAR NEAR SIDEWALL AIRBAG AREA. MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IF IT INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYS AIRBAG, OR RESTRICTS AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT IN AN ACCIDENT. GM HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THIS DEFECTIVE PROBLEM ON ALL COLORADO AND CANYON MODELS SINCE 2016 WITH NO ACTIONS. OTHER DEALERS HAVE USED EXPANDING FOAM TO ATTEMPT TO SECURE LOOSE PARTS TO PREVENT THE NOISE. THIS MAY HINDER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT IF NOT ADDRESSED.

NHTSA ODI #11139156

3,024 miles · Apr 23, 2018
Air BagsSeat Belts

I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY AROUND 3 MPH ON A NATIONAL FOREST SERVICE ROAD WHEN SUDDENLY THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS WENT OFF AND SEATBELTS LOCKED. THE TRUCK WAS IN 4WD LOW AND OFF ROAD MODE WAS ACTIVE. THERE WAS NO REASON FOR THESE AIRBAGS TO HAVE GONE OFF.

NHTSA ODI #11089716

3,800 miles · Jan 29, 2018
Air BagsSeat Belts

I WAS DRIVING ON SAND AND THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT CAUSE, ALONG WITH THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS.

NHTSA ODI #11065652

Official recalls

1

18V358000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

May 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.

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

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.