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2015 Chevrolet Colorado: recalls and problems

7 recalls and 491 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering.

7recalls
491complaints
17crashes reported
4fires reported
9injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Steering355 · 72%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)56 · 11%
  • Electrical System52 · 11%
  • Power Train45 · 9%
  • Engine34 · 7%
  • Unknown Or Other22 · 4%
  • Service Brakes14 · 3%
  • Vehicle Speed Control9 · 2%
  • Air Bags8 · 2%
  • Structure8 · 2%

What owners report

Steering

The electric power steering (eps) system suddenly and completely malfunctions, causing an abrupt loss of power steering assist. the power steering assist cuts out unexpectedly while driving, making the steering wheel suddenly violent and extraordinarily heavy to turn. this creates an immediate risk of a crash, as navigating curves, intersections, or avoiding obstacles becomes nearly impossible without immense physic

Steering

Power steering goes out while driving down the road. sometimes it works, then it doesnt, it is intermittent and i have to manually steer my vehicle when it goes out. service power steering with care, and service stabilitrak pop up on the dash while driving. if i turn the truck off and turn it back on, sometimes that will allow the power steering to work again. i have not taken my vehicle to a dealer or service center

Steering

While driving my eps steering stop working suddenly forcing me to the side of the road where i fortunately went in a large parking area. i had the truck towed. in 2021gm replaced the steering torque sensor cover as per the recall to protect the sensor. the steering torque sensor has now failed due to i believe water intrusion. gm has refused to honor any kind of reimbursement or wrong doing. blamed faulty replacement

Power Train

Request to be added to any class action lawsuits with my colorado truck. truck was purchased jan 2015. on day one the truck had a shudder that was lite but noticeable, dealer said " this is normal and as the computer gets to understand your driving it will be less noticeable" i put up with until the transmission stopped working and had to replace the torque converter on jan 2022 after to warranty ran out. $2788. t

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2015 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
2015 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2015 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2015 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Colorado. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.