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2015 Chevrolet Colorado Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 7 NHTSA recalls and 492 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This model year has more owner complaints than most other years of the Chevrolet Colorado

The 2015 model year has more NHTSA owner complaints than the average of the years compared below. Review the recalls and common complaints, and have any vehicle inspected.

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23/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2015 Chevrolet Colorado

The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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7
NHTSA Recalls
7 recalls on record
492
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
17
Crash Reports
4 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2015 Chevrolet Colorado (7)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Chevrolet dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Air Bags: Frontal
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…
NHTSA #17V621000
🔧 Air Bags
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…
NHTSA #14V645000
🔧 Seats
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…
NHTSA #15V267000
🔧 Steering: Electric Power Assist System
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…
NHTSA #16V054000
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Caliper
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…
NHTSA #15V278000
🔧 Air Bags: Frontal: Driver Side: Inflator Module
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…
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…
NHTSA #15V157000
🔧 Steering: Electric Power Assist System
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…
NHTSA #21V213000
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Most Common Problems — 2015 Chevrolet Colorado

Based on 492 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Steering
359
Power Train
41
Electrical System
20
Engine
14
Unknown Or Other
13
Service Brakes
13
Air Bags
8
Structure
7
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Chevrolet Colorado — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2015 model year is highlighted.

2010 29 complaints 2011 42 complaints 2012 42 complaints 2013 1 complaint 2014 1 complaint 2015 492 complaints 2016 712 complaints 2017 216 complaints 2018 183 complaints 2019 150 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2015, 2016 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011, 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2015 Chevrolet Colorado

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado has 7 recall campaigns and 492 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado have?
The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado has 7 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado are: Steering, Power Train, Electrical System, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado safe to buy?
The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 7 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Chevrolet Colorado should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Chevrolet Colorado are: 2010, 2011, 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2015, 2016.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.