Model year record

2017 Chevrolet Colorado recalls & problems

The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado has 1 safety recall and 216 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train (108 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints216filed by owners

Crashes · fires5 · 0reported in complaints

NHTSA overall4 ★crash-test stars

2017 Chevrolet Colorado in an NHTSA crash test — NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Fuel system, gasolineMay 31, 2018

Delivery › Fuel pump

Recall 18V358000895 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.

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

2017 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD

Overall★★★★★

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

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2017 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWD

Overall★★★★★

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

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2017 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash	★★★★★
Side crash	★★★★★
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	21.2%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2017 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash	★★★★★
Side crash	★★★★★
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	21.9%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2017 Chevrolet Colorado NHTSA side crash test — NHTSA side barrier crash test

2017 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 Diesel

25mpg combined

City / highway	22 / 30 mpg
Fuel	Diesel

2.8 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,850/year to fuel

Colorado 4WD Diesel

23mpg combined

City / highway	20 / 28 mpg
Fuel	Diesel

2.8 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $4,150/year to fuel

Colorado 2WD

22mpg combined

City / highway	19 / 26 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 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 2WD

20mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 25 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Colorado ZR2 4WD Diesel

20mpg combined

City / highway	19 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Diesel

2.8 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel

Colorado 4WD

19mpg combined

City / highway	17 / 24 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

Colorado ZR2 4WD

17mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 18 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

Colorado Cab Chassis 2WD

15mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 15 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/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	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Power trainAutomatic transmission › Torque converter; Automatic transmission	108	1	2	19,350 mi
Electrical systemIgnition	41	1	1	35,000 mi
Engine	26	0	0	29,000 mi
Unknown or other	24	1	0	13,000 mi
Steering	19	0	0	26,861 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	15	0	2	10,142 mi
Service brakes	11	0	0	17,759 mi
Air bagsSensor › Occupant classification › Status indicator lamp/light	9	3	4	31,810 mi
Seat belts	7	2	3	28,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	6	0	0	29,000 mi
Suspension	4	0	2	—
Exterior lightingHeadlights	3	0	0	—

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

Recent owner complaints

Power train
Transmission fluid flushing. Hard gear shift at slow speeds. Transmission shudder at high speeds
Aug 30, 2026
Power train
See attached document for complaint.
May 6, 2026
Power train
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered and vibrated abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the contact was made aware of a technical service bulletin which included replacing the transmission fluid. The transmission fluid was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that recently the transmission started slipping and the vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer determined that the transmission torque converter and the transmission valve body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about…
Dec 16, 2025 · 39,200 miles
Fuel/propulsion system
There is a major fuel line leak just before the high pressure fuel pump. It appears that the fuel line aggressively rubbed against an A/C line component (looks like a muffler/canister). This rubbing created a huge hole in the high pressure fuel line, causing diesel to spray everywhere on the driver side of the engine compartment. This causes a massive safety issue due to diesel fuel uncontrollably spraying onto hot engine components. In my own research, this seems to be a known problem for GM. I believe there is a TSB published for this exact problem, but I have yet to find the document online. This needs to be an official recalled item ASAP.
Jul 4, 2026
Engine
Thermostat is having problems. Fan runs over use and Thermostat will not open
Mar 31, 2026
Engine
On or about 02/09/2026, the vehicle experienced a catastrophic failure directly related to a known defect identified in Technical Service Bulletin 19-NA-066. The engine "sucked" in the oil filter due to a poor design on GM's part. The stand pipe was not present apparently, and must have broken off at some point. This bulletin acknowledges an issue affecting this vehicle platform. This should have been recalled to address this engineering flaw that GM acknowledged in their TSB. Despite multiple attempts and ongoing communication with authorized representatives to have the vehicles engine replaced under an extended warranty, the vehicle was inoperable and unusable, causing significant…
Feb 9, 2026
Service brakes
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 wasnât slowing down. I was able to swerve off into a dirt patch next to the road. Then I panicked, unable to find where my emergency break was, I put my car in park and it eventually came to a stop. I then took the car to the dealership, and theyâve told me that the vacuum pump needs a replacement. The car has currently been at the dealership for a week and a half and there still seems to be no solution. Iâve…
Feb 18, 2026
Visibility/wiper
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
Feb 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.