2018 Chevrolet Colorado recalls and problems

The 2018 Chevrolet Colorado has 1 recall and 183 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

2018 Chevrolet Colorado
Photo: 2018 Chevrolet Colorado by RL GNZLZ, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2018 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 23 Colorado model years — 7th most.

1recalls
183complaints
3crashes
5fires
3injuries
14,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Fuel System

May 31, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V358000 · 895 vehicles

Problem: 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. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.

Risk: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy & notes

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. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Power Train78
Unknown or other36
Electrical System34
Engine24
Steering18
Fuel System14
Air Bags7
Seat Belts5
Vehicle Speed Control5
Service Brakes4

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2017: 2 complaints20172018: 13 complaints20182019: 39 complaints2019392020: 17 complaints20202021: 24 complaints20212022: 9 complaints20222023: 24 complaints20232024: 22 complaints20242025: 21 complaints20252026: 12 complaints202612

2018 vs. other Chevrolet Colorado years

2004: 361 complaints20042005: 356 complaints2006: 236 complaints20062007: 140 complaints2008: 81 complaints20082009: 67 complaints2010: 29 complaints20102011: 42 complaints2012: 43 complaints20122013: 1 complaints2014: 1 complaints20142015: 499 complaints2016: 716 complaints20167162017: 217 complaints2018: 183 complaints20182019: 151 complaints2020: 88 complaints20202021: 80 complaints2022: 57 complaints20222023: 142 complaints2024: 127 complaints20242025: 28 complaints2026: 22 complaints202622

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2018. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado, the latest from May 31, 2018 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (78), unknown or other (36), electrical system (34). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.