Is the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 73% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

2015 Chevrolet Colorado

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2015 Chevrolet Colorado
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 491
Recalls: 7
Investigations: 1
Top problem: Steering

Complaints per year

2015: 491 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	491
2016	708
2017	216
2018	183
2019	150
2020	84
2021	76
2022	55
2023	134
2024	123
2025	27
2026	15

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

73% · 358 reports

Most commonly citing power steering fluid and electric power assist system.

CRASHINJURY

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Was traveling down the interstate at 75mph. The steering wheel jolted left and would not allow driver to turn the wheel back to the right causing a single vehicle accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-28

The electric power steering assembly has failed. I will be driving and my power steering will cut out with no warning, the sensor light is on constantly. Turning it off will sometimes fix it but not for long.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-10

Also filed under Electrical system

Random loss of power steering while vehicle is moving. Pulling over, shutting truck off and restarting usually clears up the issue. Previous recall number is 21V213. My truck does not qualify for this recall but is now having this issue.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-29

Electronic stability control (esc)

11% · 56 reports

CRASH

Electrical system

11% · 53 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and speedometer/odometer.

CRASHFIRE

Power train

9% · 45 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASHINJURY

Engine

7% · 34 reports

FIRE

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Tl* the contact owned a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle independently lost power and an unknown warning light illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-04-04

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2014-10-03Air bags14V645000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2014, to October 1, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver air bag connections may have been wired incorrectly.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2014.

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2015Complaint volume 491 complaints filed for this model year.
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2015-03-19Air bags15V157000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to January 21, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured October 3, 2014, to December 9, 2014.

Remedy: GM has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the driver air bag module inflator for proper alignment, replacing the air bag, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2015.

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2015-06-02Seats15V267000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to April 1, 2015.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats, correcting their installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2015.

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2015-06-09Service brakes, hydraulic15V278000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to December 24, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience the front brake calipers leaking brake fluid.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front-brake calipers if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC).

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2016-03-01Steering16V054000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 17, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 19, 2015.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2016.

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2017-11-08Air bags17V621000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.

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2019-05-09Recall queryClosed 2021-05-28 Loss of Power Steering Assist
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2021-08-06Steering21V213000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The power steering assist may be lost due to a poor electrical connection within the steering gear assembly.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021.

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Buy-smart checklist

2015 Chevrolet Colorado — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Steering: 358 reports on file for this year.
Electronic stability control (esc): 56 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 53 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 14V645000 · Air bags
Recall 15V157000 · Air bags
Recall 15V267000 · Seats
Recall 15V278000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 16V054000 · Steering
Recall 17V621000 · Air bags
Recall 21V213000 · Steering

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado?: The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 73% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado have?: 7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.