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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

Power Train complaints

78 reports
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Mileage unknown · Sep 23, 2022
Power Train

problems shifting shaking and vibration at higher speeds very noticeable while pulling a trailer 11449007 reference number

NHTSA ODI #11486138

Mileage unknown · Aug 14, 2022
Power Train

My 2018 Chevrolet Colorado is having transmission issues. It started at 90,000 miles and is now getting worse. The transmission stutters at various speeds and is very pronounced while going up an incline. I have taken it in several times to a chevy dealership only to be told nothing is wrong and no warning lights are on. Finally…

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My 2018 Chevrolet Colorado is having transmission issues. It started at 90,000 miles and is now getting worse. The transmission stutters at various speeds and is very pronounced while going up an incline. I have taken it in several times to a chevy dealership only to be told nothing is wrong and no warning lights are on. Finally and just this week I have a dealership that is saying a code came up saying the transmission fluid needs to be change since they receive a service technical bulletin saying the wrong transmission fluid was original installed and needs to be replaced. The repairs are at my costs and it just doesn't seem right. Is there anything I can do?

NHTSA ODI #11479249

82,630 miles · Jun 22, 2022
Power Train

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and started shaking abnormally. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the transmission was flushed and the vehicle was diagnosed. The contact was inform…

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The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and started shaking abnormally. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the transmission was flushed and the vehicle was diagnosed. The contact was informed that the torque convertor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 82,630.

NHTSA ODI #11470426

Mileage unknown · May 25, 2022
Power Train

transmission indicated drive when actual gear was reverse 05

NHTSA ODI #11466042

Mileage unknown · Sep 16, 2021
Power Train

Ignition key gets stuck and will not come out of switch when vehicle is put in park and turned off. Must restart vehicle several times and engage transmission from park to drive or neutral several times before the key will eventually come out

NHTSA ODI #11433163

Mileage unknown · Aug 30, 2021
Electrical SystemPower Train

It trys to constantly shif gears and when it does finnally shifts it starts to shutter bad have to pull off the road and shut it off sometimes it will stop it and sometimes it doesn't it very annoying and can't be safe or good I know that this specific transmission has a recall but for some reason my truck didn't I haven't eve…

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It trys to constantly shif gears and when it does finnally shifts it starts to shutter bad have to pull off the road and shut it off sometimes it will stop it and sometimes it doesn't it very annoying and can't be safe or good I know that this specific transmission has a recall but for some reason my truck didn't I haven't even made my first car payment I noticed it the very first day I took it home the service porter said I had it in for wheel drive when it wasn't than blamed it on the tires .the dash lights go out .the radio changes stations Werth out me even touching the steering wheel

NHTSA ODI #11431005

65,000 miles · Aug 19, 2021
Power Train

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving approximately 45-65 MPH, the vehicle would shudder. The dealer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The …

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The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving approximately 45-65 MPH, the vehicle would shudder. The dealer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA to file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

NHTSA ODI #11429745

Mileage unknown · Jul 19, 2021
Power Train

Upon acceleration the truck felt as if we were riding over rumble strips. No lights/warnings. Although this was ongoing whenever driving, the truck continued to operate normally otherwise. Searching the internet noted a problem with this year/make/model with the transmission - one search result suggested submitting the informati…

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Upon acceleration the truck felt as if we were riding over rumble strips. No lights/warnings. Although this was ongoing whenever driving, the truck continued to operate normally otherwise. Searching the internet noted a problem with this year/make/model with the transmission - one search result suggested submitting the information here. The dealer flushed the fluid today and told us it might take up to 200 miles for the shudder/rumble to stop.

NHTSA ODI #11425505

Mileage unknown · Jul 13, 2021
Power Train

When driving over 40MPH there is a very pronounced Shuttering/Vibration that occurs. Assume it's caused by the transmission based on many complaints I've read on the internet.

NHTSA ODI #11424617

37,000 miles · May 8, 2021
Power Train

IGNITION SWITCH FULLY WON'T TURN TO OFF POSITION. ENGINE DOES TURN OFF, BUT KEY CAN'T BE REMOVED. HAPPENS FREQUENTLY AND SO FAR, STARTING IT, PUTTING IT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE AND MOVE A BIT, THEN BACK INTO PARK WILL WORK. AT SOME THAT MIGHT NOT WORK AND I'D HAVE TO LEAVE THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND LEAVE THE TRUCK UNATTENDED. I …

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IGNITION SWITCH FULLY WON'T TURN TO OFF POSITION. ENGINE DOES TURN OFF, BUT KEY CAN'T BE REMOVED. HAPPENS FREQUENTLY AND SO FAR, STARTING IT, PUTTING IT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE AND MOVE A BIT, THEN BACK INTO PARK WILL WORK. AT SOME THAT MIGHT NOT WORK AND I'D HAVE TO LEAVE THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND LEAVE THE TRUCK UNATTENDED. I COULD STILL LOCK IT, BUT IF SOME KIDS SEE IT OR BREAK INTO IT, THEY COULD DRIVE IT AWAY. CHEVY KNOWS ABOUT THIS. THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN #PI1429B.

NHTSA ODI #11415678

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

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.