2017 Chevrolet Colorado Transmission & Powertrain Problems
Transmission & Powertrain complaints account for 107 of 216 total complaints on the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado, or 50% of all filed issues — the highest share of any model year. Owners report harsh shifting, torque converter shudder, and vibration in the 8-speed automatic, with a median failure mileage of 19,175 miles. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this area.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 107
- 50% of 216
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 19,175 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Transmission shudders or clunks between 40 and 65 mph as the torque converter locks and unlocks.
- 8-speed automatic hunts for gears and shifts harshly at low speeds, especially from 1st to 2nd gear.
- Truck lunges forward when downshifting into 1st gear while coming to a stop.
- Severe pulsating vibration appears between 50 and 55 mph, sometimes starting as low as 20 mph, and does not resolve with tire balancing.
- Transmission reportedly slipped suddenly while cornering, causing a loss of control in one case.
When 2017 Chevrolet Colorado transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 17, 2017, latest Aug 31, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2017 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are transmission problems in the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado?
- NHTSA lists 107 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Colorado, which is 50% of all 216 complaints filed for that model year — the highest share among all Colorado model years listed.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado transmission?
- No. NHTSA shows no related recalls listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2017 Colorado.
- At what mileage do 2017 Colorado transmission problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2017 Colorado is 19,175 miles.
- What transmission symptoms do 2017 Colorado owners report most?
- Owners describe harsh or hunting shifts, torque converter shudder between 40 and 65 mph, clunking when shifting into reverse, and vibration around 50-55 mph in the 8-speed automatic.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to 2017 Colorado transmission complaints?
- NHTSA data for this area on the 2017 Colorado shows 1 crash and 2 injuries reported, with no fires.