2018 Chevrolet Colorado

◆ Worse than typical

2018 Chevrolet Colorado
RENDERED 2026-09-16T23:12:45.852Z

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

2018: 183 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2004	361
2005	356
2006	236
2007	140
2008	81
2009	67
2010	28
2011	42
2012	42
2013	1
2014	1
2015	491
2016	704
2017	216
2018	183
2019	149
2020	84
2021	75
2022	52
2023	132
2024	121
2025	27
2026	14

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

POWER TRAIN 43%

43% of complaints: power train — 78 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing torque converter.

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

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES and UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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, 20260802

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, 20260721

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 34 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and ignition.

FIRE

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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, 20260715

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

NHTSA ODI report, 20171023

ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 24 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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Crankshaft Position Tone Wheel delaminated, mechanic changed it out and not sure what they did with it.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260914

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: 183

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