no report yet
Hood: latch
Risk. If the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly.
2010 Chevrolet ColoradoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 29 owner complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 28, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado has problems
29 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Electrical system
5Engine
4Air bags
3Power train
3Service brakes
3Vehicle speed control
2Exterior lighting
2Tires
2Engine and engine cooling
109 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 12 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 10 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2010 Chevrolet Colorado recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Child seat
Risk. BOTH NHTSA AND GM DISCOURAGE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A FRONT SEAT.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other Colorado year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Colorado median. How we score
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In owners' words
What Colorado owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I bought this chevy colorado a few months ago, vehicle with 65k, and unfortunately, for safety reasons, I could not drive it for more than 10” miles so far, because every time I drove it, I ran serious risks of causing an accident, which could even be fatal, as the vehicle simply turns off (turns…
TRUCK WON'T START FOR 10 MINUTES OR SO WHILE IN A PARKED POSITION, AND AT TIMES JUST AFTER TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF, IT WOULD NOT START. INTERMITTENT STARTING ISSUE. HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES RECENTLY, STOP TO GET GAS AND WENT TO START TRUCK AND WON'T START AFTER TRYING THE KEY AND POPPING THE HOOD…
THE PASSLOCK FEATURE ON THE TRUCK ENGAGES FREQUENTLY WITHOUT CAUSE MAKING ME SIT AND WAIT OUT THE 10-MINUTE DELAY. THIS IS ALWAYS INCONVENIENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE GAS STATION WITH LONG LINES BEHIND ME. THIS PROBLEM HAS THE POTENTIAL FOR BEING A SAFETY HAZARD. THE INTERNET HAS A PASSLOCK BY-PASS…
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