2017 Chevrolet Colorado Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 15 brake complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado, 7% of its 216 total complaints, with no related recalls, no crashes, fires, or injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 17,829.5 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 15
- 7% of 216
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 17,830 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brake pedal traveling to the floorboard with little or no stopping response, sometimes accompanied by a scratching noise.
- Abnormal rumbling noise from the brakes when coming to a stop at low speed, even though no warning light appeared.
- Brake warning indicator illuminating alongside power steering warnings and difficulty turning the wheel at low speeds.
- Parking brake shoe pads found detached from the e-brake shoes during routine pad and rotor replacement.
- Sudden brake failure at a stop, with ABS engaging to help stop the vehicle, followed by the vehicle failing to restart.
- Dashboard displaying a brake system failure message with a speed limitation warning and an ESC service alert that cleared after restarting.
When 2017 Chevrolet Colorado brake complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 2, 2017, latest Mar 9, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
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 2017 Chevrolet Colorado have?
- NHTSA lists 15 brake-related complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado, which is 7% of the 216 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado?
- No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2017 Colorado?
- The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints was 17,829.5 miles.
- Did the brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the reported brake complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado.
- How does 2017 compare to other Colorado years for brake complaints?
- The 2017 model's 15 brake complaints (7% share) are lower in share than the 2015 (15%) and 2016 (11%) model years, though other years like 2025 show a higher 37% share on fewer total complaints.