2017 Chevrolet Colorado Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 43 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado, 20% of that year's 216 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 35,000. There is 1 crash, 1 injury, and no fires reported, and no related recall exists for this system.
- Electrical System complaints
- 43
- 20% of 216
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 35,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Ignition or key cylinder fails to turn off fully, forcing drivers to restart the truck or wrestle the key out.
- Instrument cluster and dash lighting flicker or dim unexpectedly, sometimes paired with speedometer, tachometer, or transmission-indicator malfunctions.
- Rear backup camera loses picture intermittently, displaying a blue screen with a service camera message even after dealer reprogramming or replacement.
- Touchscreen infotainment display goes black or freezes, and some owners report the whole entertainment system going dark and staying unresponsive.
- Doors have unlocked on their own while driving, accompanied by fuel gauge fluctuations and no warning lights.
- Steering wheel locks up when shifted into park, with the key unable to be removed, in one case traced to a failed steering motor.
When 2017 Chevrolet Colorado electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 26, 2017, latest Feb 15, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System 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 electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado?
- NHTSA lists 43 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Colorado, which is 20% of that model year's 216 total complaints.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado electrical system?
- No. NHTSA's data shows no related recalls tied to the Electrical System complaints for this model year.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2017 Colorado?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for these electrical complaints is 35,000 miles.
- Did any electrical complaints involve a crash or injury?
- Yes. NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 injury among the 43 Electrical System complaints, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2017 Colorado's electrical complaint share compare to other years?
- The 2017 model's 20% share matches 2018 exactly and sits below the 2022–2024 model years, which each show a 36% share of electrical complaints.