Chevrolet Colorado Structure Problems
Owners have filed 157 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Chevrolet Colorado across 20 model years. The 2004 model year has the most (61). The words owners use most often: “frame rusted” (5% of reports).
- 157structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 43%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.
- Frame rusted: mentioned in 8 of 157 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 113 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 157 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury.
Chevrolet Colorado structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Colorado | 1 | 6% | 11,798 |
| 2025 Colorado | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2024 Colorado | 7 | 6% | 10,000 |
| 2023 Colorado | 2 | 1% | 10 |
| 2022 Colorado | 3 | 5% | — |
| 2021 Colorado | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2019 Colorado | 2 | 1% | 1,008 |
| 2018 Colorado | 4 | 2% | 8,951 |
| 2017 Colorado | 3 | 1% | 19,500 |
| 2016 Colorado | 9 | 1% | 1,620 |
| 2015 Colorado | 8 | 2% | 483 |
| 2012 Colorado | 3 | 7% | 43,000 |
| 2011 Colorado | 2 | 5% | 62,426 |
| 2010 Colorado | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2009 Colorado | 3 | 4% | 46,000 |
| 2008 Colorado | 3 | 4% | 119,000 |
| 2007 Colorado | 9 | 6% | 63,625 |
| 2006 Colorado | 15 | 6% | 74,086 |
| 2005 Colorado | 19 | 5% | 79,500 |
| 2004 Colorado | 61 | 17% | 115,220 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure 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 2026 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a body shop, where it was discovered that the vehicle had misaligned body panels and a frame that was improperly manufactured. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made…
THE FRAME HAS FAILED. THE REAR FRAME AREA HAS ROTTED BEHOND REPAIR. i ONLY FOUND OUT WHEN THE TRUCK WAS IN FOR INSPECTION. I HAD A REPAIR STATION LOOK AT THE RUSTED OUT SPOTS. THEY CAME BACK WITH PICTURES AND THE THEY SAY THE COST TO REPAIR IS WELL ABOVE THE VALUE OF THE TRUCK.
In July 2026, I received a message on my truck's dashboard to "Service Latch System". Neither of my passenger doors would lock. I brought it into the Hendrick Chevrolet Service center, and they told me the actuators on both passenger side doors failed. Even though the truck is only 2 years old…
Tried to order a part and was told no longer available.
The windshield cowl and trim pieces keel breaking. If I didn't keep an eye on them they would just end up flying off causing road debris or projectiles
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Colorados have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 157 owner complaints about structure 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 structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Chevrolet Colorado?
The most frequent phrase is “frame rusted”, in 8 of 157 complaints.
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.