The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado is associated with 488 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 7 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Steering, accounting for 270 reports (55% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 6 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3.6l 6-cyl and 2.5l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 16 to 22 MPG combined.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 488 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 7 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Steering (270 / 55%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 17 crash / 4 fire / 7 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 4 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 16–22 MPG (6 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Colorado Cab Chassis 2WD | 3.6L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 15 MPG | 18 MPG | 16 MPG | — | $3,850 / yr |
| Colorado 2WD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 19 MPG | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| Colorado 2WD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 20 MPG | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| Colorado 2WD | 3.6L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 18 MPG | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $2,950 / yr |
| Colorado 4WD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 19 MPG | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $2,950 / yr |
| Colorado 4WD | 3.6L 6-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 17 MPG | 24 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,100 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| PU/EC 4WD | | | | | 21.4% |
| PU/CC 4WD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| PU/CC RWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| PU/EC RWD | | | | | 22% |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2015 Chevrolet Colorado models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Defect 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Defect 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2015 Chevrolet Colorado recalls & campaign history (7 campaigns) →