Chevrolet Colorado Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Chevrolet Colorado across 20 model years. The 2016 model year has the most (18). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (26% of reports).
- 107fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 40%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.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 28 of 107 complaints (26%)
- High pressure: mentioned in 9 of 107 complaints (8%)
- Gas tank: mentioned in 9 of 107 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 53 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 107 complaints, 3 a fire, 1 an injury.
Chevrolet Colorado fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Colorado | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2024 Colorado | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2023 Colorado | 5 | 4% | — |
| 2022 Colorado | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2021 Colorado | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Colorado | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2019 Colorado | 9 | 6% | 14,500 |
| 2018 Colorado | 11 | 6% | 23,000 |
| 2017 Colorado | 15 | 7% | 10,142 |
| 2016 Colorado | 18 | 3% | 30,000 |
| 2015 Colorado | 6 | 1% | 32,000 |
| 2012 Colorado | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2011 Colorado | 2 | 5% | 74,700 |
| 2010 Colorado | 1 | 3% | 36,965 |
| 2009 Colorado | 9 | 13% | 69,192 |
| 2008 Colorado | 2 | 2% | 44,000 |
| 2007 Colorado | 9 | 6% | 72,959 |
| 2006 Colorado | 7 | 3% | 114,797 |
| 2005 Colorado | 2 | 1% | 83,000 |
| 2004 Colorado | 3 | 1% | 96,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system 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.
2016 chevy colorado z71 v6. Sept.17,2026 took to mechanic because of bad gas smell in cab when window down and huge puddle of gas under truck. This could have exploaded very easily. Shop said high pressure line / fuel leaking severely and do not drive. There was no warning lights or any indication…
My truck makes a very loud horrible noise when the fuel pump primes after the truck sits for a few hours itâs a clear flaw with the fuel pump and Iâve seen multiple people complain about this issue and thereâs no fix for it.
My 2018 Chevrolet Colorado diesel has had repeated diesel emissions/DPF-related failures that cause the vehicle to enter reduced-power or limp mode. This is a safety issue because the truck suddenly loses power and cannot accelerate normally. The most serious incident occurred while driving over…
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…
Vehicle intermittently lunges forward during the 2nd-to-1st downshift, even while the brakes are being applied. When this occurs, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerates or surges forward slightly, travels farther than anticipated, and feels similar to being bumped from behind. Because the condition…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Colorados have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 107 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system 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 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Chevrolet Colorado?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 28 of 107 complaints, followed by “high pressure” (9).
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)
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