2017 Chevrolet Colorado problems and complaints
Owners have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado. The most-reported areas: Power Train (107), Electrical System (41), Engine (26).
Key takeaways
- 216 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 107 | 50% |
| Electrical System | 41 | 19% |
| Engine | 26 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 24 | 11% |
| Steering | 19 | 9% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 15 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 9 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3% |
| Suspension | 4 | 2% |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-08-31
Transmission fluid flushing. Hard gear shift at slow speeds. Transmission shudder at high speeds
Power Train - filed 2026-07-24
See attached document for complaint.
Power Train - filed 2026-07-21
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 fluid. The transmi...
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More for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.