2015 Chevrolet Colorado Steering Problems
Owners have filed 359 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, 73% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 60,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “service power steering” (20% of reports).
- 359steering complaints
- 60,000median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $2,600typical repair cost reported by owners
- 48%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Service power steering: mentioned in 72 of 359 complaints (20%)
- Difficult steer: mentioned in 24 of 359 complaints (7%)
- Torque sensor: mentioned in 22 of 359 complaints (6%)
- Off restarted: mentioned in 20 of 359 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado at $2,600, and half of them between $2,250 and $2,700.
Based on 29 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2017–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 250 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 359 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Chevrolet Colorado steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Colorado | 4 | 22% | — |
| 2024 Colorado | 6 | 5% | 3,000 |
| 2023 Colorado | 7 | 5% | — |
| 2022 Colorado | 12 | 21% | 20,000 |
| 2021 Colorado | 10 | 13% | 49,000 |
| 2020 Colorado | 10 | 12% | 13,500 |
| 2019 Colorado | 22 | 15% | 16,000 |
| 2018 Colorado | 18 | 10% | 9,242 |
| 2017 Colorado | 19 | 9% | 26,861 |
| 2016 Colorado | 462 | 65% | 68,000 |
| 2015 Colorado | 359 | 73% | 60,000 |
| 2014 Colorado | 1 | 100% | 72,000 |
| 2012 Colorado | 5 | 12% | 85,000 |
| 2011 Colorado | 1 | 2% | 34,000 |
| 2008 Colorado | 3 | 4% | 1,700 |
| 2007 Colorado | 3 | 2% | 71,500 |
| 2006 Colorado | 10 | 4% | 64,000 |
| 2005 Colorado | 4 | 1% | 55,000 |
| 2004 Colorado | 6 | 2% | 40,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Steering:electric power assist system
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.
Steering:electric power assist system
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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…
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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2015 Chevrolet Colorados have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 359 owner complaints about steering for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado (73% of the 492 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado steering?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 60,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,600 (half paid between $2,250 and $2,700), from 29 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado?
The most frequent phrase is “service power steering”, in 72 of 359 complaints, followed by “difficult steer” (24).
Other 2015 Chevrolet Colorado problems
See all 2015 Chevrolet Colorado problems or steering problems across all Colorado years.