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CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2015 Chevy Colorado has a significant trend of transmission problems.

Most owners reporting transmission problems with their 2015 Colorado report sluggish shifting or other similar problems with the truck not shifting properly. Although most of these 2015 Colorado trucks are still under warranty, it's not a good sign.

The Chevy Colorado is mechanically identical to the GMC Canyon.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,973 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2015 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #29

Apr 222023

Colorado

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Unknown other than I requested Vernon Chevrolet in CT repair my recall on January 2, 2023 but have yet to hear back

- Manchester , CT, USA

problem #28

Jan 202023

Colorado

  • miles
Truck will have issues with misfires or rough idle. Technician advised that the truck has excessive intake valve carbon which is a known issue for 2015 - 2016 colorado and stated their is a bulletin for this know issue. However, this is not a recall even if they know this is something known that happens.

- Pharr, TX, USA

problem #27

Sep 052022

Colorado

  • miles
Beginning in 2018, perhaps earlier, I noticed that often when I would press the accelerator all the way, the engine would (and still does) make a sound (I-€™ve since learned, through many dealership interactions and internet searches, that the sound is referred as pinging or knocking from pre-detonation), and it SEEMED that the car-€™s computer would (and still does) electronically back off the throttle, and the rpm-€™s reduced in terms of speed of acceleration (sometimes the rpm-€™s even DECREASED as opposed to merely increasing less rapidly). This has placed myself and passengers of the car in danger by causing the car to go through intersections significantly slower than I (as well as my mother who also occasionally drives the car) would naturally anticipate, as this slow crossing through the intersection has led to many close-calls when intersecting traffic (when they have the right-of-way) almost crash into the broad side of the truck. It USED to occur I would put in any fuel with an octane rating lower than 91, but now it even happens with 91 octane fuel. The problem has been reproduced by two Chevrolet dealerships. I have taken it in many times to have them repair/replace/service parts that I thought might be causing the problem. The shop foreman at one location replicated it and said he had no idea what the cause could be. The service dept. was then in back-and-forth contact with engineers at GM over the next couple of days, and the engineers eventually suggested an oil system flush thing (which ended up not helping). It-€™s had oil filter changes, fuel induction service, and basically everything short of replacing the injectors or pistons. Neither the vehicle nor its components have been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others. No warning lamps or messages have ever displayed in relation to the problem. My co-worker-€™s husband has a 2018 GMC Canyon with a V6, and says the exact same thing happens with his car.

- Eagle Mountain, UT, USA

problem #26

Jun 202022

Colorado

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving on the highway, my vehicle show battery light and then hi temp due to a loose belt, after stopping on the shoulder of the highway, I inspected the engine compartment and found out that the air condition compressor bracket broke, I tow the vehicle back home and try to repair the broken part but I found out that Chevrolet has discontinue this part, no Chevrolet dealer, no third party and/or any auto part sales the broken part. I called Chevrolet and they told me to call dealer but I had no luck. My 2015 Colorado truck is parked on my driveway for the last 2 months. Chevrolet dealer can't help me since they say that Chevrolet discontinue the part. So, what can I do" how Chevrolet can help me with this query"

- Lacombe, LA, USA

problem #25

Jan 032022

Colorado

  • miles
My 2015 Chevrolet Colorado with a v6 engine has corroded oil cooler lines. I have scheduled a repair appointment with my local chevrolet dealer. I believe this is a common problem with this vehicle. There are many incidents of similar problems with these corroded oil cooler lines. Also, my mechanic has seen this problem on many other Colorado trucks with v6 engines.

- Viola, DE, USA

problem #24

Sep 142020

Colorado

  • 112,000 miles
I was on the interstate going about 75mph when a car ahead of me was going slower so I tried to press my brakes to slow down when I applied the brakes my brake pedal would not move causing me to have to use my emergency brake to slow down. No warning light were on my dash then all of a sudden a message came up on my dash saying service brake system and engine oil low stop engine once I was able to completely stop the truck safely I notice I had no oil in my engine so the issue something to do with my brake system and my engine oil had I not known how to use my emergency brake it could have resulted in injuries or even could have been fatal. There should be some kind of recall especially since you have no warning when it happens.

- Greer, SC, USA

problem #23

Aug 312020

Colorado

  • 59,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2015 Chevrolet Colorado, Z71 trim, V6 gasoline engine the ignition key is at times stuck in the ignition with no reliable way for removal. The switch will turn far enough to shut down the engine, however the cylinder will not turn far enough back to allow for removal of the key. There are several problems related to this exact issue online, meaning this is not a "one off" type of problem. There is also a GM service bulletin covering this issue. Bulletin PI1429 multiple times we have had to leave the key in the ignition as it could not be removed. The local dealer was unhelpful when contacted. They were unsure of the problem, unsure if it would be covered under warranty, the estimated cost, or even able to find the bulletin after I gave them the number.

- Mchenry, IL, USA

problem #22

Dec 252019

Colorado

  • miles
Sometimes the temperature rises without reason.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #21

Aug 092019

Colorado

  • 48,000 miles
My truck is acting crazy with multiple warnings in dash display, first one is stability track warning, steering warnings and the speed, temperature and revolution gauges start going up and down while the warnings are in the display. Also the have tw warning that I don't know what means.

- Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

problem #20

Jul 012018

Colorado

  • 45,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and would not immediately accelerate. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated and the odor of fuel was present inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (Chevrolet of wasilla, 3700 E. parks hwy, wasilla, ak), but the cause of the failures were unable to be determined. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 45,000.

- Kenai, AK, USA

problem #19

Jul 042018

Colorado

  • 100,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Hesitates during acceleration. I have reviewed numerous complaints online with similar complaints. When accelerating from a stopped position the engine hesitates around 2000 RPM. It hesitates to a point where it is a safety issue. How many complaints have to be received before nhsta acts? it has been like this since I have owned it. Took it to the dealer - initially they said there was a computer patch. Still hesitating.

- Caledon East, NY, USA

problem #18

Jul 032015

Colorado

  • 10 miles
Purchased 2015 Colorado July 2015.we had it in for oil changes & a few times regarding hesitation of acceleration. Service techs did not type complaint when in for oil change only when brought in specifically for acceleration issue. They stated it was our fault we did not read the work order.it is not my job to read a work order it's the service techs job to enter every complaint or issue addressed by the customer. The last service was when I spoke to sales manager who set me up with service manager & I was assured me a tech would drive vehicle for a week to and from dealership approx 40 miles per day so they could diagnose the issues.I had advised issue is intermittent; the reason they could never duplicate while in for service. They made sure to state it was running to manufacturer specs. They drove it 10 miles not 40 miles a day for the 7 days they had it.then said exactly that it was running to manufacturer specs. Of course it did, you did not do what you promised wasting my time & kept my vehicle for 7 days just to pacify me. I told the sales manager what happened who I purchased the 2015 Colorado & my 2014 camaro that I would never buy another Chevy product as they would not stand by this issue, their customer or the lemon law. Today my husband is in austin Texas with his truck in the shop again as truck now has a service engine light on; of course still has the acceleration issues as that was never addressed or fixed.we have to pay $800 to fix engine issues on a 2015 vehicle, this time no warranty even though we thought we were given a 75K warranty when we purchased the vehicle. This is the only thing I can think of doing prior to retaining an attorney to fight for the lemon law for a vehicle we bought for 40K. We have had issues with this vehicle since purchase & I am hoping I will get a call from someone from the NHTSA regarding this complaint!

- Crawfordville, FL, USA

problem #17

Oct 152017

Colorado

  • 51,000 miles
When going just 5 minutes up the road and stopped at a traffic light, the engine stutters, then shuts off. There are no warning lights that come on when this happens. In just one week, it has happened twice. I have reported the engine stuttering before and the mechanics could not find anything wrong with it. I drive an hour to work each day and this is very unsafe. I drive through heavy traffic each day and I am afraid I will get into an accident if this continues to do this. I have owned this vehicle for only 10 months. This is very sad. I thought it was the oil or "bad gasoline".

- Gloucester, VA, USA

problem #16

Apr 302015

Colorado

  • 100 miles
Colorado has a great deal of hesitation at low speed when acceleration is applied. Vehicle lurches, shrugs, spark knocks, has delayed throttle response....seems to "chug" until a heavy throttle is applied, then the vehicle "jumps" to a gear/RPM. Very dangerous when trying to accelerate normally and "get out of the way" of other traffic or just climb a slight incline. Chevrolet dealership says this is "normal". this may be normal for Chevrolet, but it certainly is not acceptable for the consumer that wants a responsive throttle when acceleration is required...... this has been an on-going issue with the truck since it was purchased new in April 2015.

- Pinehurst, NC, USA

problem #15

Jul 192016

Colorado

  • 30,000 miles
Engine stalls out when at a stop. The truck has stalled several times and each time I take it the dealer they say they can't do anything. It also hard idles likes it'd going to stall out.

- Lapeer, MI, USA

problem #14

Jul 052016

Colorado

  • 9,050 miles
Hesitation when acelarating bad almost got in wreck took to Chevy dealer they know about it would not do anything about it only has 9050 miles on it. In motion.

- Niles, MI, USA

problem #13

Oct 012015

Colorado 6-cyl

  • 18,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. After the vehicle was started, it hesitated to accelerate form a stop. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the technician stated that the transmission needed to be serviced. The vehicle was repaired. After the repair, the vehicle experienced occasional stalling. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 18,000....updated 09/14/16

- San Francisco, CA, USA

problem #12

Jun 222016

Colorado

  • 5,000 miles
The contact owned a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. While driving approximately 55 mph, another driver alerted the contact that smoke was emitting from the engine compartment of the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000. The VIN was not available.

- Bismarck, ND, USA

problem #11

May 182016

Colorado

  • 8,300 miles
Had dent repaired on drivers fender, picked up truck from dealer, drove 4 miles home to put in garage. Next morning at 5:30 am discovered truck fire in garage due to electrical wiring harnesses. Extensive damage to garage and garage floor. Extensive damage to truck's electrical and engine area. Dealer told me it is a GM problem. Now dealing with GM legal dept. But this could be a major problem with all 2015/2016 trucks, no warning what so ever prior to incident. Vehicle is a 2015 Colorado not 1 year old with 8300 miles.

- Henderson, NV, USA

problem #10

Jul 012015

Colorado

  • 2,750 miles
Vehicle bucks and hesitates when pressing gas pedal riding in 6th gear at speeds up to 50mph. If you give it gas it gets worse and finally after 5 secs it will down shift 2 or 3 gears and go way to fast. I have taken it to dealer twice and they said transmition was still in learning mode and should clear up. Well its at 15,000 miles and still has problem. If I put it tow mode it does not happen...shift point calibration is needed badly on this truck

- Hartly, DE, USA

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