This page covers 7 recalls, 477 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado.
20–21 mpg combined
11.2–11.8 L/100km
Small Pickup Trucks 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Steering dominates the complaint picture for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado by a wide margin. Owners repeatedly report sudden loss of electric power steering assist while driving, often accompanied by a "Service Power Steering" or "Loss of Power Steering Assist" warning on the dash. The failure tends to appear without prior warning, requiring noticeably more physical effort to steer until the vehicle can be stopped and restarted, though some owners report the problem returning after restart. A smaller set of complaints covers the powertrain, with owners describing shifting concerns and drivetrain behavior, and a handful of engine complaints mention things like service engine lights and unusual smells under the hood. The steering issue is by far the most consistent pattern across this model year, with owners describing it occurring at a range of speeds during normal driving.
477
Total Complaints
16
Crash-Related
4
Fire-Related
7
With Injuries
By System
The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado has 7 recalls, with the most serious concerns centered on the driver's airbag, which across multiple issues may fail to deploy correctly, separate components into the cabin, or inflate improperly in a high-speed crash.
The airbag problems cover three distinct failure modes: wiring that reverses the deployment sequence, an inflator that can separate from its backplate and send steering wheel components into the cabin, and a second-stage inflation issue that can cause the bag to over- or under-inflate in a severe collision. On the steering side, a poor electrical connection inside the steering gear can cause the electric power steering to drop out, making the wheel significantly harder to turn, especially at low speeds. Seat attachment hooks on both the driver and front passenger seats may not have been properly secured to the vehicle body, meaning the seat can shift or break free in a crash. There is also a brake concern: the front calipers can develop internal air pockets that allow brake fluid to leak, extending stopping distances.
At a glance
What can fail
A poor electrical connection in the steering gear assembly may cause the power steering assist to stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the steering gear torque sensor cover assembly at no cost to restore power steering function.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 4 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's front air bag may inflate incorrectly during its second stage of deployment in a high-speed crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A faulty electrical connection in the steering gear connector may stop the power steering from working, making the steering wheel harder to turn.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the steering gear torque sensor cover assembly at no cost to restore proper power steering function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Air pockets in the front brake caliper metal body can cause the calipers to leak brake fluid.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the front brake calipers and replace them if necessary at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The hooks that attach the driver's and/or front passenger's seat frame to the vehicle body may not have been properly secured during manufacturing, affecting seat stability.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the seat attachment points and correct the installation as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front driver air bag inflator may be misaligned on the backplate. During deployment, the inflator could separate from the backplate.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the driver air bag module inflator alignment and replace the air bag if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Driver air bag connections may be wired incorrectly, causing the air bag to deploy in the wrong sequence or at the wrong time during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the air bag control module to correct the deployment sequence and timing.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
