MYRModel Year Report

2015 Chevrolet Colorado

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2015 Chevrolet Colorado
BUILT 2026-09-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Colorado Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 2004: 361 complaints 2004 2005: 356 complaints 2006: 236 complaints 2007: 140 complaints 2007 2008: 81 complaints 2009: 67 complaints 2010: 28 complaints 2010 2011: 42 complaints 2012: 42 complaints 2013: 1 complaints 2013 2014: 1 complaints 2015: 489 complaints 2015 2016: 699 complaints 2016 2017: 215 complaints 2018: 181 complaints 2019: 149 complaints 2019 2020: 81 complaints 2021: 73 complaints 2022: 51 complaints 2022 2023: 130 complaints 2024: 118 complaints 2025: 27 complaints 2025 2026: 14 complaints 2026
2015: 489 complaints
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YearComplaints
2004361
2005356
2006236
2007140
200881
200967
201028
201142
201242
20131
20141
2015489
2016699
2017215
2018181
2019149
202081
202173
202251
2023130
2024118
202527
202614

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

STEERING 73%

73% of complaints: steering — 356 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing power steering fluid and electric power assist system.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20260728

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, 20260810

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, 20230929

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 11%

11% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 56 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 53 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wiring and speedometer/odometer.

CRASH FIRE
POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 45 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE 7%

7% of complaints: engine — 34 distinct reports on file.

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, 20160404

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20141003 — air bags

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.

Campaign 14V645000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2015 — complaint volume: 489
R 20150319 — air bags

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.

Campaign 15V157000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150602 — seats

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.

Campaign 15V267000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150609 — service brakes, hydraulic

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).

Campaign 15V278000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160301 — steering

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.

Campaign 16V054000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20171108 — air bags

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.

Campaign 17V621000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190509 — RQ (closed 20210528)

Loss of Power Steering Assist

R 20210806 — steering

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.

Campaign 21V213000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Chevrolet Colorado — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (356 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electronic stability control (esc) issues (56 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (53 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V645000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V157000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V267000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V278000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V054000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V621000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V213000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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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 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.