How many transmission complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado have?

NHTSA lists 45 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Colorado, which is 9% of the 491 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado transmission?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this Transmission & Powertrain complaint category.

At what mileage do 2015 Colorado transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 8,500 miles.

Have transmission problems led to crashes or injuries in the 2015 Colorado?

NHTSA data for this complaint area shows 2 crashes and 3 injuries reported, with 0 fires.

2015 Chevrolet Colorado Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 45 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, 9% of that year's 491 complaints. No related recalls are listed. Median mileage at failure is 8,500 miles, with 2 crashes and 3 injuries reported.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 45; 9% of 491
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 8,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners describe the automatic transmission hesitating or almost stalling when accelerating from a stop or slowing down, especially at low speeds.
Several report the truck bucking, jerking, or lunging when the transmission searches for the correct gear during acceleration.
Some describe the vehicle failing to downshift smoothly after slowing down, causing a chug-and-jerk sensation that made them stomp the gas pedal to compensate.
One owner reported the vehicle rolling backward unexpectedly while backing up, then lurching forward and striking parked vehicles.
Dealers reportedly told some owners the transmission was still in a 'learning mode' or 'functioning as designed' when hesitation or bucking was reported.

When 2015 Chevrolet Colorado transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 14, 2015, latest Aug 27, 2026.

45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2015 to Aug 2026; peak Jul 2016 (4).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Colorado model year

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

200527 (8%)
200615 (6%)
20078 (6%)
20087 (9%)
20092 (3%)
20103 (11%)
20112 (5%)
20122 (5%)
20131 (100%)
20140 (0%)
201545 (9%)
201697 (14%)
2017107 (50%)
201878 (43%)
201965 (43%)
202033 (39%)
202111 (15%)
20223 (5%)
20239 (7%)
202413 (11%)
20253 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado have?: NHTSA lists 45 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Colorado, which is 9% of the 491 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado transmission?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this Transmission & Powertrain complaint category.
At what mileage do 2015 Colorado transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 8,500 miles.
Have transmission problems led to crashes or injuries in the 2015 Colorado?: NHTSA data for this complaint area shows 2 crashes and 3 injuries reported, with 0 fires.