Model year record

2015 Chevrolet Colorado recalls & problems

The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado has 7 safety recalls and 496 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering (363 complaints).

Recalls7safety recalls

Complaints496filed by owners

Crashes · fires17 · 4reported in complaints

NHTSA overall4 ★crash-test stars

2015 Chevrolet Colorado in an NHTSA crash test — NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

SteeringMar 25, 2021

Electric power assist system

Recall 21V21300060,681 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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.
Risk: A loss of power steering, particularly at lower speeds increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.

Air bagsOct 5, 2017

Frontal

Recall 17V62100016 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: 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.

SteeringFeb 1, 2016

Electric power assist system

Recall 16V0540002,988 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: A loss or reduction in power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.

Service brakes, hydraulicMay 12, 2015

Foundation components › Disc › Caliper

Recall 15V27800024,380 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: If the vehicle experiences a brake fluid leak it can increase the stopping distance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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.

SeatsMay 8, 2015

Seats

Recall 15V26700049,980 vehicles

Problem: 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."
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.

Air bagsMar 18, 2015

Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

Recall 15V15700040 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: 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 driver.
Fix: 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.

Air bagsOct 9, 2014

Air bags

Recall 14V6450002,283 vehicles

Problem: 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."
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2015 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2015 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWD

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash	★★★★★
Side crash	★★★★★
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	22%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2015 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash	★★★★★
Side crash	★★★★★
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	21.4%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2015 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2015 Chevrolet Colorado NHTSA side crash test — NHTSA side barrier crash test

2015 Chevrolet Colorado NHTSA side pole crash test — NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Colorado 2WD

22mpg combined

City / highway	19 / 25 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

Colorado 2WD

22mpg combined

City / highway	20 / 26 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

Colorado 2WD

21mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 25 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

Colorado 4WD

21mpg combined

City / highway	19 / 24 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

Colorado 4WD

20mpg combined

City / highway	17 / 24 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Colorado Cab Chassis 2WD

16mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 18 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
SteeringElectric power assist system; Hydraulic power assist › Power steering fluid	363	8	0	5	60,000 mi
Electronic stability control (esc)	56	2	0	0	57,133 mi
Electrical systemWiring; Ignition	54	2	2	0	63,000 mi
Power trainAutomatic transmission	45	2	0	3	8,500 mi
Engine	34	0	3	0	18,500 mi
Unknown or other	23	1	0	0	42,000 mi
Service brakes	14	4	0	2	32,000 mi
Air bags	12	5	0	4	44,900 mi
Vehicle speed control	9	0	0	0	25,000 mi
StructureBody; Body › Hood	8	0	0	0	483 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	6	0	0	0	—
Suspension	5	2	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Electrical system
Power steering failure. 4WD stuck.
Jul 24, 2026
Steering
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving and making a left or right turn, the steering wheel shook abnormally, and the failure ceased once the steering wheel returned to center. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the tires were replaced and the front alignment was inspected; however, the failure persisted. The contact was referred to the dealer, who was contacted by phone and confirmed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V213000 (Steering). The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
Oct 12, 2026 · 75,000 miles
Steering
POWER STEERING GETS HARD AND CAN'T BE MOVED WHILE IN DRIVE. MESSAGE ERROR SAYS "SERVICE POWER STEERING, DRIVE WITH CARE"
Oct 22, 2026
Steering
Shortly after startup or while driving, my vehicle will suddenly lose power steering. The dashboard will illuminate the traction control light and warn "Service Staiblitrak" and "Power Steering Reduced Drive With Care" however this happens when the power steering is already lost. This has happened while pulling out of parking lots and also while pulling up to a red light in the street. If I turn the vehicle off and on 1-2 times then the fault clears and I can continue driving. A dealer could not reproduce the issue. They found two stored fault codes but could not diagnose further. There is no advance warning of the failure. The failure is random and has occurred about 2-3x per month for 3…
Sep 21, 2026
Steering
While driving my vehicle, the power steering assist suddenly and completely dropped out without warning. The dashboard displayed the warning message 'Service Power Steering, Drive with Care'. Immediately, the steering wheel became extremely heavy and nearly impossible to turn, creating an immediate and severe crash hazard. Turning the vehicle off and back on temporarily clears the message, but the power steering assist fails again shortly after. This is an intermittent hardware and electrical communication failure that makes the vehicle unsafe to operate on public roads. I contacted a Chevrolet dealership to check for remedy under NHTSA Safety Recall #21V213 (GM Recall #N202325410).…
Oct 1, 2026
Steering
The Electric Power Steering (EPS) system suddenly and completely malfunctions, causing an abrupt loss of power steering assist. The power steering assist cuts out unexpectedly while driving, making the steering wheel suddenly violent and extraordinarily heavy to turn. This creates an immediate risk of a crash, as navigating curves, intersections, or avoiding obstacles becomes nearly impossible without immense physical exertion.Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center?No, a dealer has not confirmed it yet. Because the defect is highly sporadic, it has been difficult to time a service visit with the exact moment of failure.Has the vehicle or…
Sep 11, 2026
Steering
Power steering goes out while driving down the road. Sometimes it works, then it doesnt, it is intermittent and I have to manually steer my vehicle when it goes out. Service power steering with care, and service stabilitrak pop up on the dash while driving. If i turn the truck off and turn it back on, sometimes that will allow the power steering to work again. I have not taken my vehicle to a dealer or service center and it has not been inspected by the manyfacturer.
Aug 30, 2026
Steering
Sudden power steering loss
Jun 4, 2026

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

Loss of Power Steering AssistClosedLed to recall 21V213000
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 failures that were the same or similar to those addressed by the remedy associated with recall 16V-054. ODI?s review of data supplied by GM confirmed a high failure rate for vehicles outside of the recall scope.On March 25, 2021, GM filed a defect information report recalling select 2015 Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon vehicles to remedy a potential loss of power steering assist while driving. The…
RQ19001 · opened May 9, 2019 · closed May 28, 2021