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2008 Chevrolet Colorado Engine Problems

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado, 22% of all 81 complaints for this model year. That is #13 highest engine complaint count among 21 Colorado model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 45,000 miles.

Engine complaints
18
22% of 81
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
45,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Chevrolet Colorado engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 23, 2008, latest Nov 26, 2020.

2008 Chevrolet Colorado engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2008Feb 2010Feb 2011Apr 2014Mar 2015Oct 2016Jun 2018Feb 2019
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2008 to Nov 2020; peak Oct 2016 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Colorado model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200543 (12%)
  2. 200655 (23%)
  3. 200732 (23%)
  4. 200818 (22%)
  5. 200910 (15%)
  6. 201010 (36%)
  7. 20114 (10%)
  8. 201211 (26%)
  9. 20130 (0%)
  10. 20140 (0%)
  11. 201543 (9%)
  12. 201665 (9%)
  13. 201731 (14%)
  14. 201827 (15%)
  15. 201924 (16%)
  16. 202019 (23%)
  17. 202120 (27%)
  18. 20227 (13%)
  19. 202323 (17%)
  20. 202423 (19%)
  21. 20254 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado have engine problems?
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado, 22% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 45,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Colorado year has the most engine complaints?
The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado has the most engine complaints (65), compared with 18 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.