CarRecallWatchThe 2015 Chevrolet Colorado has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 498 complaints with NHTSA, including 17 crashes, 4 fires, 9 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (365 reports).
NHTSA rates it up to 4 stars overall for crash safety, depending on the version.
2015 Chevrolet Colorado recalls
Power steering can cut out, raising crash risk
A poor electrical connection inside the steering gear assembly can cause the electric power steering assist to be lost.
Driver Airbag May Not Inflate Properly in Crash
The driver's frontal airbag may not inflate correctly during the second stage of deployment in a high-speed crash.
Power Steering May Fail, Raising Crash Risk
A poor electrical connection in the steering gear connector can cause a loss of power steering assist in certain early-2015 vehicles built during a limited production window.
Front Brake Calipers May Leak Fluid, Longer Stopping
The front brake calipers on these trucks may leak brake fluid.
Seat May Not Be Anchored, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Certain 2015 trucks built between January 2014 and April 2015 may have seat-frame attachment hooks for the driver or front passenger seat that were not properly secured to the vehicle body during assembly.
Driver Air Bag Inflator May Separate During Deployment
Certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles may have a driver-side front air bag inflator that is misaligned with the air bag module backplate.
Most common 2015 Chevrolet Colorado problems
Problem areas named in the 498 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 365 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 56 |
| Electrical System | 54 |
| Power Train | 45 |
| Engine | 34 |
| Unknown Or Other | 23 |
| Service Brakes | 14 |
| Air Bags | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 |
| Structure | 8 |
What owners report
Vehicle experienced sudden loss of electronic power steering assist due to an integrated EPS module failure. This matches the exact failure criteria of GM Recall N202325410, but my VIN was excluded due to manufacturing date limits.
Power steering Assist is failing consistently. Travelling on highways 65+ speeds while the power assist goes out. Must make it to the side of the road to reset vehicle. No they have not been able to reproduce because they do not test it long enough. By a Chevrolet dealer twice now. First visit they simply replaced the battery and never informed me of error codes regarding this internal component being a problem No warnings until the power steering goes out. There have been recalls from GM for power steering errors but they will not fix this one.
Power steering failure. 4WD stuck.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving and making a left or right turn, the steering wheel shook abnormally, and the failure ceased once the steering wheel returned to center. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the tires were replaced and the front alignment was inspected; however, the failure persisted. The contact was referred to the dealer, who was contacted by phone and confirmed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V213000 (Steering). The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
POWER STEERING GETS HARD AND CAN'T BE MOVED WHILE IN DRIVE. MESSAGE ERROR SAYS "SERVICE POWER STEERING, DRIVE WITH CARE"
2015 Chevrolet Colorado safety rating
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD | Not rated | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 2015 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWD | ★★★★ 4-star | 4 | 5 | 3 (22.0% rollover risk) |
| 2015 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD | ★★★★ 4-star | 4 | 5 | 3 (21.4% rollover risk) |
| 2015 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD | Not rated | n/a | n/a | n/a |
2015 Chevrolet Colorado questions
Does the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado: Power steering can cut out, raising crash risk; Driver Airbag May Not Inflate Properly in Crash; Power Steering May Fail, Raising Crash Risk; Front Brake Calipers May Leak Fluid, Longer Stopping; Seat May Not Be Anchored, Raising Crash Injury Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado?
Based on 498 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (365), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (56), Electrical System (54).
How safe is the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings program gives the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado up to 4 out of 5 stars overall; ratings vary by version, see the table above.
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 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.