CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Chevrolet Colorado has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (14 reports).
2011 Chevrolet Colorado recalls
Most common 2011 Chevrolet Colorado problems
Problem areas named in the 42 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Air Bags | 10 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
What owners report
Excessive frame corrosion that has caused the bed of the truck to touch the cab which has made me apprehensive to drive it. The truck has ROT holes on the bottom sections of the frame where water collects. The truck is available for inspection upon request at any time. The problem has not been inspected by a dealer, independent service center, vehicle manufacturer, police or insurance representative. However, I have 40 years experience of being an automobile technician and am qualified to make the above claims. Thank you for your assistance.
The vehicle has an electronic issue where it does not recognize the original key to the car. It does not let you start the vehicle. There is a bad sensor in the ignition lock housing unit located where the key is inserted into the vehicle. This issue will nit let the driver start the car and the problem happens at random. For me it is 1 out of 20 times i try to start my vehicle it does not start due to this issue. This is a dangerous situation for me, as I live in a cold weather state in the US. I have been left stranded dozens of times because the car doesnât recognize the key. If you search âchevy colorado passlockâ hundreds of videos will come up, each video with thousands of vi
The drivers-side airbag indicator light remains on. The light warns that the airbag is not working. This is the third time it has happened, first at 89,000 miles, then at 111,000 miles, and now at 133,000 miles. Previous repairs were for broken wires in the wire harness to the extended cab rear door. Wiring in the harness for the airbag is related to the seat belt tensioner. This is a defect that was reported to NHTSA by several others, some of whom were injured in accidents. The repair is costly; the dealer charged around $400.
Frame is rusted through/broken in same spot on both sides. Bed of truck is flipping up and there is no gap left between the bed of the truck and the cab at the top but there is 1.5 inch gap at bottom of bed/cab. The truck only has 56,000 miles and I have only put 26,000 miles on it since I bought it in 2017.
Brake lights will not come on. There is no fuse and lights are new. Many people have reported this as a problem. Has something to do with some switch that the dealer must replace. I have driver nearly 2000 miles this month without any idea the brake lights were not working until I could not get the cruise control to work. After some research it was discovered the cruise control is associated with the switch
2011 Chevrolet Colorado questions
Does the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl); Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor; Suspension:Rear:Axle:Spindle; Child Seat. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado?
Based on 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (14), Air Bags (10), Exterior Lighting (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Chevrolet Colorado has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.