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2017 Chevrolet Colorado: recalls and problems

1 recall and 216 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

1recalls
216complaints
5crashes reported
0fires reported
6injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train107 · 50%
  • Electrical System38 · 18%
  • Engine26 · 12%
  • Unknown Or Other24 · 11%
  • Steering19 · 9%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System15 · 7%
  • Service Brakes11 · 5%
  • Vehicle Speed Control6 · 3%
  • Seat Belts6 · 3%
  • Air Bags5 · 2%

What owners report

Power Train

Transmission fluid flushing. hard gear shift at slow speeds. transmission shudder at high speeds

Power Train

The contact owns a 2017 chevrolet colorado. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered and vibrated abnormally. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the contact was made aware of a technical service bulletin which included replacing the transmission fluid. the transmission fluid was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. the contact stated that recently the transmi

Fuel/Propulsion System

There is a major fuel line leak just before the high pressure fuel pump. it appears that the fuel line aggressively rubbed against an a/c line component (looks like a muffler/canister). this rubbing created a huge hole in the high pressure fuel line, causing diesel to spray everywhere on the driver side of the engine compartment. this causes a massive safety issue due to diesel fuel uncontrollably spraying onto hot e

Engine

Thermostat is having problems. fan runs over use and thermostat will not open

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2017 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2017 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2017 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2017 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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