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2017 Chevrolet ColoradoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 218 owner complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-358 the manufacturer reports only 97% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado has problems
218 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
108Power train2 crash/fire/injury
42Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
27Engine
19Steering
16Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
11Service brakes
9Air bags
7Seat belts
6Vehicle speed control
209 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 108 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 42 | 1 |
| Engine | 27 | 0 |
| Steering | 19 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 16 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 0 |
| Air bags | 9 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 7 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 20 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2017 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.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
19kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 74 power train complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
46under 30k miles74under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2017 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
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Chevrolet Colorado safety ratings
2017 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 3 stars (21.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Colorado owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I purchased a new 2017 Chevrolet Colorado on XXX. On about XXX the truck started shuddering or not shifting correctly. I took my truck to the local dealer [XXX] GM. There the diagnosed the problem to be the torque converter. According to what they told me GM instructed them to drain and replace the…
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered and vibrated abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the contact was made aware of a technical service bulletin which included replacing the…
*Transmission wiring harness - Not avail for inspection since it has been repaired *Repaired before complete failure. *Yes, repaired by Chevrolet Dealership *No *Yes, engine light - diagnosed as Code P0700, PO711 - transmission fluid temp performance failure. Monitor fluid temp. Temp readiing is…
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