Chevrolet Colorado Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 110 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Chevrolet Colorado across 14 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (31). The words owners use most often: “camshaft position” (5% of reports).
- 110engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 41%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.
- Camshaft position: mentioned in 6 of 110 complaints (5%)
- Cylinder head: mentioned in 6 of 110 complaints (5%)
- Engine come: mentioned in 6 of 110 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 96 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 110 complaints, 3 a fire.
Chevrolet Colorado engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Colorado | 2 | 3% | 54,500 |
| 2020 Colorado | 3 | 4% | 67,000 |
| 2019 Colorado | 3 | 2% | 112,000 |
| 2017 Colorado | 2 | 1% | 110,000 |
| 2016 Colorado | 2 | 0% | 67,500 |
| 2015 Colorado | 2 | 0% | 140,000 |
| 2012 Colorado | 4 | 10% | 85,000 |
| 2011 Colorado | 1 | 2% | 5,339 |
| 2010 Colorado | 2 | 7% | — |
| 2008 Colorado | 6 | 7% | 27,000 |
| 2007 Colorado | 6 | 4% | 25,350 |
| 2006 Colorado | 31 | 13% | 48,500 |
| 2005 Colorado | 23 | 6% | 45,000 |
| 2004 Colorado | 23 | 6% | 32,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine and engine cooling 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 2021 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard and the engine seized. The contact stood on the brake…
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway, the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred while driving 65 MPH. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone, where DTCs P0024 and P0014 were retrieved, indicating exhaust camshaft…
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the camshaft actuator valve needed to be replaced…
The contact owned a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle was driven and parked in the garage. Upon exiting the vehicle, the contact noticed an abnormal burning smell and smoke coming from under the hood. It was unknown whether a warning had illuminated. The contact opened…
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle with camshaft position sensor failure. The contact was informed that the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Colorados have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 110 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling 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 engine and engine cooling?
No recall currently lists engine and engine cooling for this vehicle.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the Chevrolet Colorado?
The most frequent phrase is “camshaft position”, in 6 of 110 complaints, followed by “cylinder head” (6).
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