2015 Chevrolet Colorado Safety Report
2015 Chevrolet Colorado Safety and Reliability Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (7) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | High (473) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 19 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Steering | Compare steering issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2021 | Compare against the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado with 61 complaints and 1 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2016 | Check the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado before buying across this generation. |
Chevrolet Colorado Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Chevrolet Colorado years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Chevrolet Colorado | 681 | 4 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2017 Chevrolet Colorado | 210 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2018 Chevrolet Colorado | 173 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2019 Chevrolet Colorado | 140 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2020 Chevrolet Colorado | 74 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Chevrolet Colorado | 61 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2015 Chevrolet Colorado Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Steering
262 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering issues Chevrolet onlySteering,Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
37 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering,Electronic Stability Control (Esc) issues Chevrolet onlyPower Train
28 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Chevrolet onlySteering,Electrical System
15 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering,Electrical System issues Chevrolet onlyEngine
13 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Chevrolet onlyUnknown Or Other
10 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Chevrolet onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado
Reliability Score
The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado receives a reliability score of 87 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
Known Issues for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering, Electric Power Assist System Multiple reports of sudden loss of power steering assist, leading to recalls by General Motors LLC. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) Recalls due to ESC malfunctions, causing warnings and potential loss of control. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Power Train Engine and transmission issues have been reported, but less frequently than steering and ESC problems. |
Low | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Air Bags Frontal air bag recalls have been issued, but these are less common than other issues. |
Low | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado:
47% of reported issues are related to steering, with a focus on electric power assist system failures.
Recall Details for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado
The following 7 recalls have been issued for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado by NHTSA:
Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The power steering assist may be lost due to a poor electrical connection within the steering gear assembly.
Consequence: A loss of power steering, particularly at lower speeds increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202325410.
Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
Consequence: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17387.
Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 17, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 19, 2015. A poor electrical connection within the steering gear connector may cause a loss of power steering assist.
Consequence: A loss or reduction in power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15595.
Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to December 24, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience the front brake calipers leaking brake fluid. This is due to air pockets, an imperfection in the metal caliper body.
Consequence: If the vehicle experiences a brake fluid leak it can increase the stopping distance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front-brake calipers if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14888.
Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to April 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the hooks that secure the driver's and/or front passenger's seat frame may not have been properly attached to the vehicle body during assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Consequence: If the seat-frame attachment hooks are not secured properly, the seat may not be adequately anchored to the vehicle, and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant could be at an increased risk of an injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats, correcting their installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15150.
Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to January 21, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured October 3, 2014, to December 9, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front driver air bag inflator that may be misaligned to the air bag module backplate. This can cause the inflator to separate from the backplate during a deployment.
Consequence: If the inflator separates from the back plate in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, this may cause the air bag or steering wheel components to separate and be propelled into the interior compartment, potentially seriously injuring the driver or other occupants. Additionally, the air bag may fail to properly inflate, increasing the risk of injury to the d...
Remedy: GM has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the driver air bag module inflator for proper alignment, replacing the air bag, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15037.
Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2014, to October 1, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver air bag connections may have been wired incorrectly. This could reverse the deployment sequence and disrupt the deployment timing of the driver air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: If the driver air bag does not deploy as designed, there is an increased risk of driver injury in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14690.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 complaint involved crashes.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while his father was driving at undisclosed speeds, the power steering assist became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. An unknown local dealer was contacted and confirmed there was no recall coverage on the VIN for the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent m...
my truck lost steering 3 times already and i brought to dealership twice with them telling it can't be fixed! first tine jan of 2024 and also jan of this year
lost steering twice while driving, brought truck to dealer and they put it on there computer and reprogramed and worked for a little while and it went again. costing me 120 dollars for the to program it.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated and failed to respond as needed. The vehicle gradually responded but failed to exceed 50 MPH. There was no warning light illuminated. The failure was intermittent and only occurred while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was ...
Intermittent loss of power steering while driving and at start up. Warning indicators flash "Service Power Steering Drive With Care" and "Service Stabilitrak." Most of the time, when you turn off the truck and turn it back on again, the message will clear and all will be fine again. However, a week or two will go by and it happens again. The last time it happened, it would not clear right away...
Had safety recall for loss of power steering repair done in November of 2021. First incident: Leaving a grocery store parking lot, loss of power steering made the steering nearly impossible at low speeds. Message on display said to have steering serviced and dinged. Had a tow truck come and take it to the same dealership that did the repair. Low voltage code was reset, power steering was returned....
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that several seconds later, the vehicle started to work as intended. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the...
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of automotive power. The power steering message was displayed on the instrument panel. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 19...
While making a left hand turn, the power steering assist suddenly failed. A warning chime sounded and a message appeared on information display: (Service power steering service stabilitrack drive with care). Due to the sudden loss of assist, the vehicle almost left the road then overcorrected into the oncoming lane. After parking the vehicle and shutting it off, it restarted and operated normally ...
I’m having an issue with my power steering assist. It just goes out while I’m driving. I almost hit a telephone pole one day almost 2 cars two other times. It started about seven months ago when you pull over shut off the truck open the door to break continuity for the electrical system close the door and start it. It goes back to working normal. It’s gotta be part of the connections underneath th...
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the power steering assist failed to operate as needed with the power steering and stabili-trak messages displayed on the instrument panel. The contact used excessive force to steer the vehicle due to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not i...
During travel on the highway warning lights appeared and the vehicle lost power steering. This posed a significant safety risk at higher rates of speed and curved roads. Driver immediately drove to the nearest dealership to inquire about safety recalls. The dealership stated that no recalls had been issued for this vehicle and they require a fee to assess the vehicle. Dealership said that the stee...
“My vehicle has repeatedly lost electric power steering while driving, and I get warnings for Stabilitrak, traction control, and ‘Service Power Steering – Drive with Care.’ Restarting the vehicle temporarily clears the issue, but it keeps happening.”
As I approached an intersection a chime sounded and a message appeared saying power steering is off...I barely avoided an accident. when I restarted the engine the steering was back to normal. I have since learned that this has happened to many vehicles of this make and model. The dealer claims that this particular model is not on the recall list. I have also learned this is happening to models...
I lost power steering , a message came on display and a warning sound and then no power steering while driving on highway, I check the recalls and it shows a recall related about this issue was completed back in 2021 august , but I never took my car to dealership to get this fix because I never received a letter notifying me about it. please I need to get this issue fix and no it has not been com...
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving on a service road at 35 MPH and attempting to bring the vehicle to a stop, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the brake pedal was extremely firm, requiring excessive force to depress for the vehicle to come to a stop. The contact stated that there was an abnormal amount of white smoke coming from the front end o...
My 2015 chevrolet colorado 3.6 v6 LT is having random complete loss of power steering while driving. I contacted chevrolet regarding the recall for 2015 model colorado and they do not know why there was never a recall for my truck, they stated there's nothing they can do, I will have to pay the money for the repair that they have for the recall. But I won't be remembursted. This make absolutely no...
Vehicle loses electric power steering intermittently. Power steering components (gear, harness, hose, torque sensor) all replaced in August 2023 due to water damage/corrosion. Loss of power steering returned in May 2025. Brought to dealer and was told that harness needed replacement again due to water damage/corrosion for $1700. Vehicle is only driven on paved roads and is parked on street where n...
Power steering and stabiltrack are going out intermittently. The city's truck is turned off and restarted. Problem goes away but then will return later in the day
Steering: Sudden loss of power steering. DIS display says check Stable trak Transmission: Has a problem with request for downshift
Showing 20 of 473 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
NHTSA Defect Investigations for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado
NHTSA defect investigations are higher-signal than ordinary complaints because they indicate the agency opened a formal review of a potential safety defect. Some investigations later connect to recall campaigns; others close without a recall after review.
Component: Steering:Electric Power Assist System
Opened 2019-05-09 · Closed 2021-05-28
In May 2019 the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Recall Query (RQ19-001) to assess the scope of General Motors (GM) recall 16V-054. ODI had received 50 complaints with allegations of loss of electric power steering assist while the vehicle was in motion. These complaints were for vehicles outside the scope of recall 16V-054 yet exhibited the same symptoms.ODI?s review focused on specific build months outside the recall scope that had a high electric power steering failure rate and ...
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado
Has the 2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO been recalled?
Yes, the 2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO has 7 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO have?
The 2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO has 473 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 16 involved crashes. 9 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO?
The 2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO does not have an NHTSA safety rating on file. This can happen for newer model years, specialty vehicles, or models that have not been crash-tested.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO involve steering (262 complaints), steering,electronic stability control (esc) (37 complaints), power train (28 complaints). Other affected components include steering,electrical system, engine, unknown or other.
How many crash reports does the 2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO have?
There are 16 crash reports associated with the 2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO out of 473 total complaints (3.4% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO have?
There are 3 fire reports for the 2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO out of 473 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO.
How many injuries are reported for the 2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO?
9 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 473 complaints, 7 recalls. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO?
The components with the most failures on the 2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO are: 1. STEERING (262 complaints), 2. STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) (37 complaints), 3. POWER TRAIN (28 complaints), 4. STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (15 complaints), 5. ENGINE (13 complaints). STEERING is the single most-reported problem area with 262 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO?
Be cautious of steering and electronic stability control issues, as they have been frequently reported and can pose safety risks. The 2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO has 473 NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls on record.
How reliable is the 2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO?
The 2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO receives a reliability score of 87/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 473 owner complaints, 7 recalls, and 19 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Steering, Electric Power Assist System and Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
What are the known issues with the 2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO?
Known issues with the 2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO include: Steering, Electric Power Assist System, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Power Train, Air Bags. These are based on patterns found across 473 NHTSA complaints. 7 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common issues with the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado?
The most common issues are steering problems, particularly with the electric power assist system, and electronic stability control malfunctions.
Are there any recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado?
Yes, there have been recalls for steering, electronic stability control, and air bag issues.
What should I do if I experience sudden loss of power steering?
Pull over safely, turn off the engine, and seek professional assistance to diagnose and repair the issue.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of steering and electronic stability control issues, as they have been frequently reported and can pose safety risks.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2015 Chevrolet Colorado
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. The data includes 473 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 7 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 16 reported crashes, 3 fire incidents, 9 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-14