2011 Chevrolet Colorado
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 42
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2011
None on file
33% of complaints
Complaints per year
2011: 42 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 361 |
| 2005 | 356 |
| 2006 | 236 |
| 2007 | 140 |
| 2008 | 81 |
| 2009 | 67 |
| 2010 | 29 |
| 2011 | 42 |
| 2012 | 42 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 498 |
| 2016 | 713 |
| 2017 | 216 |
| 2018 | 183 |
| 2019 | 150 |
| 2020 | 88 |
| 2021 | 78 |
| 2022 | 55 |
| 2023 | 136 |
| 2024 | 125 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 | 16 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
33% · 14 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On February 14, 2012 I was driving on a clean, dry, straight, and level road at 35MPH. I was not accelerating, braking, or cornering.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-08
Air bags
24% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing srs malfunction warning lamp/light.
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2011 chevy Colorado. Consumer states that airbags did not deploy during automobile accident.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-08-19
The truck struck another larger truck in the driver side door, head on, and the air bag did not deploy causing additional injury to myself.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-04
Tl* the contact owned a 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the contact crashed into an embankment and the front passenger air bag did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an impound lot.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-02-21
Exterior lighting
10% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing brake lights.
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The stop lights work intermitinly due to a faulty switch. GM has TSB's on models up to 2009 for this issue. Without opperatable brake lights a rearend crash is likley. This 2011 vehicle is not the first with this issue.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-01
Service brakes
7% · 3 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Vehicle has been through 4 brake control modules, three of were burnt out by the dealer installing the software. My case is not isolated as many many chevy owners are experiencing the same issue.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-02-12
Seat belts
7% · 3 reportsSafety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2010-12-14Child seat10V575000 GM is recalling certain model year 2004-2011, Chevrolet Colorado, GMC canyon, model year 2006, isuzu i-280/i-350, and model year 2007-2008, i-290/i-370, regular cab vehicles and extended cab…
Remedy: Dealers will cut a hole into the back panel trim cover to allow access to the top tether anchor for the front center seat position and will provide supplemental information as to use in the owner's…
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2011-01-11Suspension11V007000 General Motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; Chevrolet Avalanche, Colorado, Express, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe; and GMC canyon, sierra, savana…
Remedy: Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of charge. The safety recall began on January 11, 2011. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at…
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2011-05-13Visibility11V276000 General Motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC canyon vehicles manufactured from September 22, 2010, through November 5, 2010. Some of these vehicles have the…
Remedy: Dealers will secure the wiper motor crank arm nut free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before May 11, 2011. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at…
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2011-07-19Power train11V337000 General Motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC canyon passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.9 or 3.7 liter engine and a four-speed automatic transmission for failing…
Remedy: GM dealers will install a new automatic transmission adjustment clip free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about July 19, 2011. Owners may contact Chevrolet at…
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2013-01-24Latches/locks/linkages12V594000 General Motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured from November 9, 2009, through August 28, 2012, for failing to comply with the…
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners and instruct them to inspect their vehicle for the presence of a secondary hood latch. Dealers will replace the hood on any affected vehicles, free of charge. The…
Buy-smart checklist
2011 Chevrolet Colorado — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V575000 · Child seat
- Recall 11V007000 · Suspension
- Recall 11V276000 · Visibility
- Recall 11V337000 · Power train
- Recall 12V594000 · Latches/locks/linkages
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- Is the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.