MYRModel Year Report

2018 Chevrolet Colorado

◆ Worse than typical
2018 Chevrolet Colorado
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:34:10.567Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Colorado Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 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: 41 complaints 2013: 1 complaints 2013 2014: 1 complaints 2015: 483 complaints 2016: 694 complaints 2016 2017: 213 complaints 2018: 176 complaints 2018 2019: 144 complaints 2019 2020: 79 complaints 2021: 67 complaints 2022: 48 complaints 2022 2023: 129 complaints 2024: 114 complaints 2025: 26 complaints 2025 2026: 9 complaints 2026
2018: 176 complaints
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YearComplaints
2004361
2005356
2006236
2007140
200881
200967
201028
201142
201241
20131
20141
2015483
2016694
2017213
2018176
2019144
202079
202167
202248
2023129
2024114
202526
20269

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 42%

42% of complaints: power train — 74 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20171108

Transmission is slipping and vibrates while driving. Delayed acceleration.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231004

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 32 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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THE DISPLAY FOR THE BACKUP CAMERA IS ON AT FULL BRIGHTNESS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171023

ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 22 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
STEERING 10%

10% of complaints: steering — 18 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 11 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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, 20250203

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2018 — complaint volume: 176
R 20180702 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 18V358000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Chevrolet Colorado — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (74 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (32 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 18V358000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2012 ▲ 2011 ▲ 2022

WORST YEARS

■ 2016 ■ 2015 ■ 2004

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FAQ

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 42% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.