2017 Chevrolet Colorado Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Colorado years
- Far more complaints than other years 6th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado. That ranks 6th out of 23 Colorado model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (107 complaints, 50%), typically at around 19,175 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 6 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 216owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Chevrolet Colorado problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 107 | 50% | 19,175 | “torque converter” (17%) | — |
| Electrical System | 41 | 19% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 26 | 12% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 24 | 11% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 19 | 9% | 26,861 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 15 | 7% | 10,142 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 5% | 17,759 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 4% | 31,810 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 3% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 2% | 32,071 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 1% | 17,900 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 1% | 19,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Chevrolet Colorado recalls (1)
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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Transmission fluid flushing. Hard gear shift at slow speeds. Transmission shudder at high speeds
See attached document for complaint.
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…
There is a major fuel line leak just before the high pressure fuel pump. It appears that the fuel line aggressively rubbed against an A/C line component (looks like a muffler/canister). This rubbing created a huge hole in the high pressure fuel line, causing diesel to spray everywhere on the driver…
Thermostat is having problems. Fan runs over use and Thermostat will not open
Other Chevrolet Colorado years
← 2016 Colorado · 2018 Colorado →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Colorado | 18 | 1 |
| 2025 Colorado | 27 | 1 |
| 2024 Colorado | 123 | 3 |
| 2023 Colorado | 137 | 3 |
| 2022 Colorado | 56 | 1 |
| 2021 Colorado | 79 | 1 |
| 2020 Colorado | 85 | 0 |
| 2019 Colorado | 150 | 0 |
| 2018 Colorado | 183 | 1 |
| 2017 | 216 | 1 |
| 2016 Colorado | 712 | 4 |
| 2015 Colorado | 492 | 7 |
| 2014 Colorado | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Colorado | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Colorado | 42 | 2 |
| 2011 Colorado | 42 | 5 |
| 2010 Colorado | 29 | 2 |
| 2009 Colorado | 67 | 3 |
| 2008 Colorado | 81 | 2 |
| 2007 Colorado | 140 | 3 |
| 2006 Colorado | 236 | 4 |
| 2005 Colorado | 356 | 3 |
| 2004 Colorado | 361 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 107 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 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 2017 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.