2018 Chevrolet Colorado
This year had 30% to 100% more 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
- 183
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2018
None on file
43% of complaints
Complaints per year
2018: 183 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.
Power train
43% · 78 reportsMost commonly citing torque converter.
Show complaint excerpts
I had truck stationary parked on a slight incline on a dirt road for about 5 minutes when I heard a odd sound like "Arrrrr clunk" And my car rolled down a hill. I had my car on park while on 4LOW with the engine off.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-08
Also filed under Service brakes
While driving at normal and safe highway speeds, without warning (no audible or visual warning from the vehicle information display) my vehicle experienced engine lockout, loss of all non-electric power, and no control over vehicle speed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-02
Also filed under Engine
I purchased the truck at the end of March 2025. Within a few weeks I was noticing different issues in the transmission. It would occasionally shudder, have jerky or long shifts, would jump gears and lose power.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-21
Electrical system
19% · 34 reportsMost commonly citing speedometer/odometer and ignition.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the key was difficult to remove from the ignition.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-15
The display for the backup camera is on at full brightness.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-23
Engine
13% · 24 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Crankshaft Position Tone Wheel delaminated, mechanic changed it out and not sure what they did with it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-14
Steering
10% · 18 reportsFuel/propulsion system
6% · 11 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Fuel system leak and yes, it is available for inspection. My safety was at risk while I was driving the truck and smelled a very strong odor of gasoline enter the cab of the truck while I was driving with the windows rolled up.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-02-03
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2018Complaint volume 183 complaints filed for this model year.
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2018-07-02Fuel system, gasoline18V358000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018.
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Chevrolet Colorado — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 78 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 34 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 24 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V358000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.