2015 Chevrolet Colorado Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado ranks 2nd worst of 21 model years with a complaint index of 95 and 491 complaints, earning an Avoid verdict. Steering problems dominate, making up 73% of complaints, backed by 7 recalls including two separate steering gear campaigns.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 95/100
- #2 of 21 Colorado years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 491
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 7
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 17
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
- 9
- Top issue
- Steering
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18.5 city / 24.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 9 / 0
Top 2015 Chevy Colorado problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering358 (73%)
- Brakes75 (15%)
- Electrical System56 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain45 (9%)
- Engine43 (9%)
- Other22 (4%)
- Airbags12 (2%)
- Structure & Body9 (2%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (2%)
- Fuel System6 (1%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Power steering assist cuts out suddenly while driving, sometimes with stabilitrak and traction control warnings appearing together.
- Brake pedal loses effectiveness or goes to the floor, in one case failing to stop the truck before a collision.
- Driver frontal airbags failed to deploy in low-to-moderate speed rear-end crashes, resulting in injuries in at least one case.
- Engine compartment fires occurred while driving at highway speed, in some cases destroying the vehicle.
- An electrical wiring harness issue was blamed for a fire that started in a garage after the truck was parked overnight.
- The vehicle rolled backward and moved forward unexpectedly while the driver was trying to back up, leading to a multi-vehicle collision.
2015 Chevrolet Colorado recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data it ranks 2nd worst out of 21 Colorado model years, with a complaint index of 95 and an Avoid verdict driven mainly by steering complaints.
- What is the main problem with the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado?
- Steering is the top problem area, accounting for 73% of the 491 complaints, with a median failure mileage of 60,000 miles.
- Does the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado have a steering recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists two separate steering-related recalls (campaigns 16V054000 and 21V213000) covering loss of power steering assist due to a poor electrical connection in the steering gear.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado have?
- NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2015 Colorado, covering steering, airbags, brakes, and structure/body issues, with none classified as do-not-drive.
- What year Chevrolet Colorado should I avoid?
- Among the 21 model years with data, 2016, 2019, 2023, 2024, 2005, and 2015 all carry an Avoid verdict; the 2015 model has the second-highest complaint index at 95.