CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Chevrolet Colorado has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 183 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 5 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (78 reports).
2018 Chevrolet Colorado recalls
High-Pressure Fuel Pump Can Detach, Risking Fuel Leak and Fire
The high-pressure fuel pump in these vehicles may detach from its mounting flange.
Most common 2018 Chevrolet Colorado problems
Problem areas named in the 183 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 78 |
| Unknown Or Other | 36 |
| Electrical System | 34 |
| Engine | 24 |
| Steering | 18 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 |
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
What owners report
Crankshaft Position Tone Wheel delaminated, mechanic changed it out and not sure what they did with it. Stalled vehicle on uphill passing lane during rush hour traffic, cars where inches from me as they passed at 65-70 mph, I called 911 and had a state trooper come and direct traffic. Joe's Garage inspected my vehicle and did the repair. It was not inspected by anyone besides Joe's Garage to my knowledge. No warning, dashlights came on after engine stalled.
There are these "New" headlights that are LED and White and they are far to bright for oncoming traffic to the point that I see black spots that block the view of the road. To be clear they are not on my vehicle specifically, but a ton of the newer vehicles.
When shifted into drive, transmission hesitates to accelerate. Not all the time, some of the time.
While driving at normal and safe highway speeds, without warning (no audible or visual warning from the vehicle information display) my vehicle experienced engine lockout, loss of all non-electric power, and no control over vehicle speed. A few seconds after loss, the information display did show a "check engine light" and that the engine was in "lockout." We (my spouse, young child, and self) were surrounded by multiple commercial semi-trucks and passenger vehicles and had to weave and serve to avoid collisions at highway speeds and get to the shoulder of the highway in a few seconds. The root cause as diagnosed by a Chevrolet Dealership Service Department was failure of the magnetic st
I purchased the truck at the end of March 2025. Within a few weeks I was noticing different issues in the transmission. It would occasionally shudder, have jerky or long shifts, would jump gears and lose power. The shudder was random but mostly on the highway, the jerky or long shifts would mostly occur when the egjne was cold and more often in cold weather. The lose of power and jumping gears would occur when towing and when I was in the mountains, once losing power as I was turning onto a major highway. I took the truck in three times to get diagnosed but they couldnt replicate the issue or find a code. I finally decided to pay for a flush with the fluid that was recommended by a TSB. Aft
2018 Chevrolet Colorado questions
Does the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado: High-Pressure Fuel Pump Can Detach, Risking Fuel Leak and Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado?
Based on 183 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (78), Unknown Or Other (36), Electrical System (34).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 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.