2018 Chevrolet Colorado Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 36 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado, about 20% of all 183 complaints for the year. There is one reported fire and no crashes or injuries tied to this area, and no related recalls are listed.
- Electrical System complaints
- 36
- 20% of 183
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 19,357 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report the vehicle suddenly loses all electrical power while idling or driving slowly, with lights, radio, AC, and engine cutting off at once and no warning lights.
- Some describe the engine shutting off unexpectedly at low speed after stopping or turning, including one case that happened on multiple separate occasions.
- Owners describe the backup camera display or dash lighting staying at full brightness or failing to dim, which impairs visibility at night.
- Several report intermittent freezing of the touchscreen and dash controls, requiring the vehicle to be turned off and on to restore function.
- One owner reported a fire that started behind a seat, described by fire department personnel as electrical in origin.
- Owners describe the ignition key sticking and not rotating to the off position, forcing them to leave the key in the ignition.
When 2018 Chevrolet Colorado electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 23, 2017, latest Sep 1, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2018 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 2018 Chevrolet Colorado?
- NHTSA lists 36 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Colorado, which is about 20% of all 183 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Electrical System on the 2018 Colorado.
- Did the electrical problems cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows zero crashes and zero injuries, but one fire complaint was reported for the 2018 Colorado's electrical system.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2018 Colorado?
- The median mileage at failure for electrical complaints on the 2018 Colorado is 19,357 miles.
- How does the 2018 Colorado compare to other years for electrical complaints?
- The 2018 Colorado's electrical complaints make up 20% of its total complaints, similar to 2017 (20%) and 2019 (17%), but lower than 2022-2024, which each show 36%.