2015 Chevrolet Colorado Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 8, 2026 · 492 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Colorado years
Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 23 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
4 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 492 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. That ranks 2nd out of 23 Colorado model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (359 complaints, 73%), typically at around 60,000 miles. Complaints mention 17 crashes, 4 fires, 9 injuries. There are 7 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2015 Chevrolet Colorado problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Steering359 · ~60,000 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)56 · ~57,133 mi
Electrical System53 · ~63,000 mi
Power Train45 · ~8,500 mi
Engine34 · ~18,500 mi
Unknown or Other22 · ~42,000 mi
Service Brakes14 · ~32,000 mi
Air Bags12 · ~44,900 mi
Vehicle Speed Control9 · ~25,000 mi
Structure8 · ~483 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Steering problems35973%60,000“service power steering” (20%)$2,600
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems5611%57,133“service power steering” (34%)—
Electrical System problems5311%63,000“service power steering” (15%)—
Power Train459%8,500——
Engine347%18,500——
Unknown or Other224%42,000——
Service Brakes143%32,000——
Air Bags122%44,900——
Vehicle Speed Control92%25,000——
Structure82%483——
Fuel/propulsion System61%32,000——
Suspension51%20,000——
Exterior Lighting41%8,750——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic41%121,770——
Forward Collision Avoidance31%———
Back Over Prevention20%———
Engine and Engine Cooling20%140,000——
Traction Control System20%98,500——
Wheels20%———
Lane Departure10%———
Latches/locks/linkages10%1,000——
Seat Belts10%———
Seats10%———
Tires10%34,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2020, with 85 complaints
2014: 1201412015: 242015242016: 332016332017: 252017252018: 522018522019: 842019842020: 852020852021: 482021482022: 282022282023: 272023272024: 342024342025: 252025252026: 26202626

n = 492 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2015 Chevrolet Colorado recalls (7)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Steering:electric power assist systemMar 25, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V213000 · 60,681 vehicles

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The power steering assist may be lost due to a poor electrical connection within the steering gear assembly.

Risk: A loss of power steering, particularly at lower speeds increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202325410.

Air bags:frontalOct 5, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V621000 · 16 vehicles

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.

Risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17387.

Steering:electric power assist systemFeb 1, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V054000 · 2,988 vehicles

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 17, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 19, 2015. A poor electrical connection within the steering gear connector may cause a loss of power steering assist.

Risk: A loss or reduction in power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15595.

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliperMay 12, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V278000 · 24,380 vehicles

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to December 24, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience the front brake calipers leaking brake fluid. This is due to air pockets, an imperfection in the metal caliper body.

Risk: If the vehicle experiences a brake fluid leak it can increase the stopping distance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front-brake calipers if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14888.

SeatsMay 8, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V267000 · 49,980 vehicles

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to April 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the hooks that secure the driver's and/or front passenger's seat frame may not have been properly attached to the vehicle body during assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

Risk: If the seat-frame attachment hooks are not secured properly, the seat may not be adequately anchored to the vehicle, and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant could be at an increased risk of an injury.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats, correcting their installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15150.

Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator moduleMar 18, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V157000 · 40 vehicles

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to January 21, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured October 3, 2014, to December 9, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front driver air bag inflator that may be misaligned to the air bag module backplate. This can cause the inflator to separate from the backplate during a deployment.

Risk: If the inflator separates from the back plate in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, this may cause the air bag or steering wheel components to separate and be propelled into the interior compartment, potentially seriously injuring the driver or other occupants. Additionally, the air bag may fail to properly inflate, increasing the risk of injury to the driver.

Fix: GM has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the driver air bag module inflator for proper alignment, replacing the air bag, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15037.

Air bagsOct 9, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V645000 · 2,283 vehicles

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2014, to October 1, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver air bag connections may have been wired incorrectly. This could reverse the deployment sequence and disrupt the deployment timing of the driver air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: If the driver air bag does not deploy as designed, there is an increased risk of driver injury in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14690.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Loss of Power Steering Assist (RQ19001) — opened May 9, 2019, closed May 28, 2021, led to recall 21V213000.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

While driving my vehicle, the power steering assist suddenly and completely dropped out without warning. The dashboard displayed the warning message 'Service Power Steering, Drive with Care'. Immediately, the steering wheel became extremely heavy and nearly impossible to turn, creating an immediate…

Steering · received Oct 8, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11769990

The Electric Power Steering (EPS) system suddenly and completely malfunctions, causing an abrupt loss of power steering assist. The power steering assist cuts out unexpectedly while driving, making the steering wheel suddenly violent and extraordinarily heavy to turn. This creates an immediate risk…

Steering · received Sep 12, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11763763

Power steering goes out while driving down the road. Sometimes it works, then it doesnt, it is intermittent and I have to manually steer my vehicle when it goes out. Service power steering with care, and service stabilitrak pop up on the dash while driving. If i turn the truck off and turn it back…

Steering · received Sep 7, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11762524

Sudden power steering loss

Steering · received Aug 29, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11760593

While driving my EPS steering stop working suddenly forcing me to the side of the road where I fortunately went in a large parking area. I had the truck towed. In 2021GM replaced the steering torque sensor cover as per the recall to protect the sensor. The steering torque sensor has now failed due…

Steering · received Aug 27, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11759918

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado?

Owners most often report steering, electronic stability control (esc), electrical system problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 359 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado?

Yes, 7 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Colorado model years, the 2015 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.