2017 Chevrolet Colorado Safety Report
2017 Chevrolet Colorado Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2017 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 | Moderate (1) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | High (210) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 5 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Power Train | Compare power train 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Chevrolet Colorado | 173 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2016 Chevrolet Colorado | 681 | 4 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2019 Chevrolet Colorado | 140 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2015 Chevrolet Colorado | 473 | 7 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2020 Chevrolet Colorado | 74 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Chevrolet Colorado | 61 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2017 Chevrolet Colorado Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2017 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.
Power Train
78 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Chevrolet onlyElectrical System
19 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Chevrolet onlyUnknown Or Other
12 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Chevrolet onlySteering
11 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering issues Chevrolet onlyEngine
9 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Chevrolet onlyFuel/Propulsion System
8 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Fuel/Propulsion System issues Chevrolet onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado
Reliability Score
The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado receives a reliability score of 55 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates average reliability — some notable concerns exist that prospective buyers should be aware of.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Pump Failure Fuel pump issues have been reported, leading to recalls. This is a moderate severity issue affecting vehicles within the 30k to 60k mileage range. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Infotainment System Glitches The infotainment system frequently malfunctions, changing screens to navigation or audio settings unexpectedly. This is a low severity issue affecting all mileage ranges. |
Low | Common | 0-100k miles |
| Transmission Issues Transmission problems, including hard shifts and sputtering, are common. These are moderate severity issues affecting all mileage ranges. |
Medium | Common | 0-100k miles |
| Stabilitrak Errors Stabilitrak and traction control errors have been reported, causing intermittent loss of power steering and electrical power. These are moderate severity issues affecting all mileage ranges. |
Medium | Common | 0-100k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado:
Fuel system issues, particularly with the fuel pump, are the most common problem.
Infotainment system malfunctions are a frequent issue.
Transmission problems, including hard shifts and sputtering, are common.
Stabilitrak and traction control errors are reported.
Recall Details for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado
The following 1 recall has been issued for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado by NHTSA:
Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Consequence: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 2 complaints involved crashes. 1 reported injuries or fatalities.
On Wednesday, February 18th, I was driving on the freeway, usual heavy traffic right off of it at 5:00pm. When exiting and merging onto the street, I pressed on my break to slow down and meet the speed of traffic, but my breaks felt hard, I struggled pressing it down, and my car wasn’t slowing down. I was able to swerve off into a dirt patch next to the road. Then I panicked, unable to find where ...
The heating blend door broke making the heater unusable. I cant defrost/defog my windows to see in February in New york...its a very common problem with this vehicle and the cost to repair is over 3000
Infotainment system will start changing on the screen to navigation and also on the odometer screen to audio settings. After turning vehicle off it will seem like a reset then do it again. A big distraction. Has done this multiple times in the last 3 months.
*Transmission wiring harness - Not avail for inspection since it has been repaired *Repaired before complete failure. *Yes, repaired by Chevrolet Dealership *No *Yes, engine light - diagnosed as Code P0700, PO711 - transmission fluid temp performance failure. Monitor fluid temp. Temp readiing is erratic drops from 120 to lower temp. Perform circuit verification. Fluid temp sensor failure. Li...
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the A/C unit stopped working, with the check engine warning light illuminated. On several occasions, while the vehicle was turned off, the cooling fan ran for approximately 2-3 minutes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, and determined that...
Transmission hard shift. Sputters when driving
On Sep 14th 2025 with KM 41959km, after turn on my colorado, after I filled the fuel tank, I had driven more of 50 min, a message appears in the screen control: Failed braking system 100km/h Max Velocity and a second message appears: Provide service to ESC. Then turn off the colorado, wait some seconds and turn on again, no messages appears. So I continue driving normally until Dec 21st 2025 with ...
2017 Chevrolet Colorado pickup with 58,000 miles. Check engine light came on. Scanner reading by a repair shop indicated a EVAP issue. I declined the $1200 repair estimate. I paid for diagnosis of problem $200. I repaired the system by "cleaning 2 filters at the beginning of the fuel tank ventilation system. The "primary filter and hose are located in a especially dusty area on the pickup truc...
October 2025----problem with 2017 Chevrolet Colorado WT with 2.5L engine and 6 speed automatic. It has 57,000 miles on it. Original owner--bought new. "StabiliTrak" warning light came on when I first started the pickup in the morning and stayed on. Then a message appeared saying that there could be a steering issue or a control issue operating the pickup and to take it to the dealer for servi...
Fuel leak. Engine stop the truck, smell of fuel in the cabin, the truck is using diesel. This started in Ictober, technician told me it’s the gas pump. Still the smell in the cabin and now lights on dashboard alerting failure in the system,
Stabilitrak error and traction control lights came on and electrical power flickered off and on when I rolled up passenger window
Stabilitrek error popped up and traction control lights came on and there was a sudden (brief) loss of electrical power when I turned on high beams
Stabilitrak error intermittently while driving accompanied by loss of power steering and electrical
Intermittent loss of power. Power returns when wiggling the battery
I cuts out and shuts off driving in a parking lot at 10 miles an hr and while driving on the freeway going 65. Started 6 months ago but has gotten worse. The computer system on dash goes black and will start randomly changing stations, or freeze and now it's changing on the steering column and engine light is on
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at 60-65 MPH in the mountains and towing a travel trailer, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the brake haul mode turned off. The engine warning light had illuminated over thirty times without towing a trailer. The contact stated that when the engine light was illuminated, the tow-haul feature would shut...
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost automotive power. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that on another occasion while driving 55 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the v...
I believe there should be a recall for the KNOWN chafing issues for the engine wire harness. This happened to my truck this past year around September/November of 2024 and didn't get a fix until June 25. There are TSB's out for other models as well as mine regarding the wire chaffing. it shorts out intermittently and cause all kinds of warning lights to go off, (check stabilitrak, check 4x4, etc) ...
Received a P2138 Throttle/Pedal position sensor/switch "D"/"E" voltage correlation code while driving that caused "Reduced Power" and "stabilitrak" errors. The reduced power mode it went into made the truck unable to accelerate in a safe manner and made the truck "jump" wildly as it attempted to accelerate.
The vehicle shakes aggressively when you speed up. We took it in and it’s a transmission issue. There have been thousands of similar complaints from other owners but Chevy refuses to acknowledge it and issue a recall.
Showing 20 of 210 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado
Has the 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO been recalled?
Yes, the 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO has 1 recall on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO have?
The 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO has 210 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 5 involved crashes. 6 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO?
The 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO received an overall NHTSA safety rating of good (4/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 3/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO involve power train (78 complaints), electrical system (19 complaints), unknown or other (12 complaints). Other affected components include steering, engine, fuel/propulsion system.
How many crash reports does the 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO have?
There are 5 crash reports associated with the 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO out of 210 total complaints (2.4% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO have?
There are no fire reports for the 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO.
How many injuries are reported for the 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO?
6 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 210 complaints, 1 recalls, and a good (4/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO?
The components with the most failures on the 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO are: 1. POWER TRAIN (78 complaints), 2. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (19 complaints), 3. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (12 complaints), 4. STEERING (11 complaints), 5. ENGINE (9 complaints). POWER TRAIN is the single most-reported problem area with 78 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO?
Be aware of potential fuel system and infotainment issues. Regular maintenance can help mitigate these problems. The 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO has 210 NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it good (4/5).
How reliable is the 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO?
The 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO receives a reliability score of 55/100, indicating average reliability. This is based on 210 owner complaints, 1 recalls, and 5 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Fuel Pump Failure and Infotainment System Glitches.
What are the known issues with the 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO?
Known issues with the 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO include: Fuel Pump Failure, Infotainment System Glitches, Transmission Issues, Stabilitrak Errors. These are based on patterns found across 210 NHTSA complaints. 1 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common issues with the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado?
The most common issues are fuel system problems, particularly with the fuel pump, and infotainment system malfunctions.
Are there any recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado?
Yes, there is a recall for fuel pump issues affecting certain models.
What should I do if I experience transmission problems?
Have the transmission checked by a professional mechanic to identify and address the issue.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be aware of potential fuel system and infotainment issues. Regular maintenance can help mitigate these problems.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2017 Chevrolet Colorado
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado. The data includes 210 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 1 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 5 reported crashes, 6 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 3 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
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