2015 Chevrolet Colorado Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 75 brake-related complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, 15% of all complaints for the year, with 6 crashes and 2 injuries reported. A related recall (15V278000) covers leaking front brake calipers on trucks built January 6 to December 24, 2014.
- Brakes complaints
- 75
- 15% of 491
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 56,266 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Some owners report the brake pedal going to the floor with no stopping power, in one case causing a low-speed crash.
- Several complaints describe warning messages for "Stabilitrak disabled," "traction control disabled," or "power steering disabled" appearing suddenly while driving, sometimes followed by loss of braking or steering assist.
- Owners report a persistent "service brake assist" message along with reduced braking performance despite dealership visits.
- Some describe loud brake squeal or grinding noise at low speeds, both forward and in reverse, on trucks with low mileage.
- One complaint describes missing and misaligned brake parts found by a technician after forceful braking produced an abnormal noise.
- A few owners report oil contamination inside the brake booster identified by dealers as a known issue.
When 2015 Chevrolet Colorado brake complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 5, 2015, latest May 18, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado
- NHTSA 15V278000May 12, 2015Brakes24,380 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to December 24, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience the front brake calipers leaking brake fluid. This is due to air pockets, an imperfection in the metal caliper body.
Risk: If the vehicle experiences a brake fluid leak it can increase the stopping distance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front-brake calipers if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14888.
Brakes complaints by Colorado model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado have?
- NHTSA lists 75 brake-related complaints for the 2015 Colorado, which is 15% of the 491 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado?
- Yes. Recall 15V278000 covers 2015 Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks built January 6 to December 24, 2014, for leaking front brake calipers, with dealers inspecting and replacing calipers as needed.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure across reported brake complaints for the 2015 Colorado is 56,266 miles.
- Have brake issues led to crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 6 crashes and 2 injuries linked to brake complaints on the 2015 Colorado.
- Is 2015 worse than other Colorado years for brake complaints?
- The 2015 Colorado's 75 brake complaints (15% share) is close to 2016's 78 complaints (11% share), the two highest counts among all Colorado model years listed.