Chevrolet Colorado Electronic Stability Control (esc) Problems
Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Chevrolet Colorado across 14 model years. The 2015 model year has the most (56). The words owners use most often: “service power steering” (19% of reports).
- 117electronic stability control (esc) complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 51%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 22 of 117 complaints (19%)
- Traction control: mentioned in 14 of 117 complaints (12%)
- Stability track: mentioned in 9 of 117 complaints (8%)
- Truck off: mentioned in 7 of 117 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electronic stability control (esc) problems happen?
Based on 111 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 117 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
Chevrolet Colorado electronic stability control (esc) complaints by model year
| Model year | Electronic Stability Control (esc) complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Colorado | 1 | 1% | 3,000 |
| 2020 Colorado | 1 | 1% | 227 |
| 2018 Colorado | 1 | 1% | 23,000 |
| 2017 Colorado | 3 | 1% | 17,900 |
| 2016 Colorado | 36 | 5% | 63,000 |
| 2015 Colorado | 56 | 11% | 57,133 |
| 2012 Colorado | 5 | 12% | 36,456 |
| 2011 Colorado | 2 | 5% | 119,000 |
| 2010 Colorado | 1 | 3% | 34,568 |
| 2009 Colorado | 1 | 1% | 35,000 |
| 2007 Colorado | 2 | 1% | 181,270 |
| 2006 Colorado | 3 | 1% | 88,000 |
| 2005 Colorado | 2 | 1% | 172,701 |
| 2004 Colorado | 3 | 1% | 62,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electronic stability control (esc) for the Chevrolet Colorado. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the Service Power Steering light would illuminate and the power steering would fail. The contact would have to pull to the side of the road, turn off the vehicle, and wait a while in order to reset…
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to steer in the intended direction. In addition, the âService Stabili-trakâ message was displayed, and the âPower Steering Failureâ warning light was…
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving approximately 27 MPH and making a right turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the failure initially occurred while making turns but had started occurring while driving straight. The…
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving approximately 55-60 MPH, the stabili-trak failure message was displayed, and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that the failure was frightening. The contact was able to continue driving at a…
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was stiff and difficult to turn in either direction. In addition, the passengerâs side mirror failed to illuminate while another vehicle was passing by as intended. The messages…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Colorados have electronic stability control (esc) problems?
No. NHTSA has 117 owner complaints about electronic stability control (esc) for the Chevrolet Colorado. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Colorado electronic stability control (esc)?
No recall currently lists electronic stability control (esc) for this vehicle.
What do owners say about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Chevrolet Colorado?
The most frequent phrase is “service power steering”, in 22 of 117 complaints, followed by “traction control” (14).
Other Chevrolet Colorado problems
- Steering problems (962)
- Electrical System problems (773)
- Power Train problems (562)
- Engine problems (326)
- Service Brakes problems (251)
- Exterior Lighting problems (203)
- Air Bags problems (185)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (159)
See all Chevrolet Colorado problems.