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2015 Chevrolet Colorado Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

95/100

#2 most-complained of 21 Colorado years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado has 491 owner complaints and 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 95 out of 100 — #2 highest of 21 Colorado model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is steering (358 complaints, 73% of the total). Complaints report 17 crashes, 4 fires, and 9 injuries.

Complaints
491
Recalls
7
Crashes / fires
17 / 4
Injuries / deaths
9 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
21
18.5 city / 24.5 hwy

Top 2015 Chevy Colorado problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Steering358 (73%)
  2. Brakes75 (15%)
  3. Electrical System56 (11%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain45 (9%)
  5. Engine43 (9%)
  6. Other22 (4%)
  7. Airbags12 (2%)
  8. Structure & Body9 (2%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (2%)
  10. Fuel System6 (1%)
2015 Chevrolet Colorado complaints: complaints filed per quarter432014 Q42016 Q22017 Q42019 Q22020 Q42022 Q22023 Q42025 Q2
641 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2020 Q3 (43).

2015 Chevrolet Colorado recalls

7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 21V213000Mar 25, 2021Steering60,681 vehicles

    Steering:electric power assist system

    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.

    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 service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202325410.

  2. NHTSA 17V621000Oct 5, 2017Airbags16 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal

    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.

    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 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17387.

  3. NHTSA 16V054000Feb 1, 2016Steering2,988 vehicles

    Steering:electric power assist system

    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.

    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 at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15595.

See all 7 recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado →

2015 Chevrolet Colorado fuel economy and fuel cost

City
18.5 MPG
Highway
24.5 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,100
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2015 compared with other Colorado years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013No verdict010—
2014No verdict510—
2015Avoid95491721
2016Avoid100707421.5
2017Caution70216120.5

All Chevrolet Colorado years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado ranks #2 of 21 among Colorado model years (Complaint Index 95/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 491 complaints and 7 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado?
The most reported problem areas are steering (358 complaints), brakes (75 complaints), and electrical system (56 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 52,123 miles.
Does the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, most recently reported 2021, covering steering, airbags, brakes, and structure & body.
What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado?
EPA rates the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado at 21 MPG combined (18.5 city / 24.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,100. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.