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2017 Chevrolet Colorado Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 31 engine complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado, 14% of its 216 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 29,000 miles. No related engine recalls are on file.

Engine complaints
31
14% of 216
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
29,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden, complete power loss or stalling while driving, sometimes in cold weather around 4 degrees F, with no warning before the engine dies.
  • Some describe the engine going into reduced power mode after a check engine light, triggered by a P2138 code, leaving the truck barely drivable until cleared.
  • Diesel-equipped trucks show repeated diesel particulate sensor failures, with one owner reporting the part replaced four times and failing again, tied to a P1476 code.
  • A few owners report engine hesitation during driving that led dealers to replace transmission fluid and then a torque converter rather than an engine part.
  • One owner reported nitrogen oxide (NOx) sensors and the wiring harness replaced three times before GM repurchased the vehicle as a buyback.

When 2017 Chevrolet Colorado engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 2, 2017, latest Apr 1, 2026.

2017 Chevrolet Colorado engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Oct 2017May 2019May 2020Sep 2021Mar 2023Jul 2024Jan 2026
31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2017 to Apr 2026; peak Dec 2019 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Colorado model year

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

  1. 201010 (36%)
  2. 20114 (10%)
  3. 201211 (26%)
  4. 20130 (0%)
  5. 20140 (0%)
  6. 201543 (9%)
  7. 201665 (9%)
  8. 201731 (14%)
  9. 201827 (15%)
  10. 201924 (16%)
  11. 202019 (23%)
  12. 202120 (27%)
  13. 20227 (13%)
  14. 202323 (17%)
  15. 202423 (19%)
  16. 20254 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado have?
NHTSA lists 31 engine complaints for the 2017 Colorado, making up 14% of the 216 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an engine recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado?
No related engine recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado.
At what mileage do 2017 Colorado engine problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 29,000 miles.
Did the 2017 Colorado engine problems cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to the engine complaints for the 2017 Colorado.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.