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2019 Chevrolet Colorado Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 26 electrical system complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado, 17% of its 150 total complaints for the model year. Two of those complaints involved fires, at a median failure mileage of 17,062.5 miles. No related recalls are listed.

Electrical System complaints
26
17% of 150
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
17,063 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Headlamps fail to light on the low-beam setting on either side shortly after delivery.
  • Fuel gauge drops suddenly from full to empty and triggers a low-fuel warning even though the tank is full, tied to a fuel level sensor.
  • Backup camera display shows a blue screen with a "service back up camera" message when shifting into reverse.
  • Ignition key gets stuck and will not rotate to the off position or release, sometimes leaving the engine energized after shutdown.
  • Radio volume spontaneously jumps to maximum without driver input while driving.
  • Infotainment touchscreen audio echoes or cuts out for several seconds during and after phone calls.

When 2019 Chevrolet Colorado electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 30, 2019, latest May 18, 2026.

2019 Chevrolet Colorado electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month2Oct 2019Jun 2020Aug 2021Jan 2022Oct 2022Aug 2023Jun 2025May 2026
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2019 to May 2026; peak Aug 2022 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2019 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.

  1. 201014 (50%)
  2. 201117 (40%)
  3. 20129 (21%)
  4. 20130 (0%)
  5. 20140 (0%)
  6. 201556 (11%)
  7. 2016120 (17%)
  8. 201743 (20%)
  9. 201836 (20%)
  10. 201926 (17%)
  11. 20209 (11%)
  12. 202112 (16%)
  13. 202220 (36%)
  14. 202349 (36%)
  15. 202444 (36%)
  16. 20257 (26%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado?
NHTSA shows 26 electrical system complaints for the 2019 Colorado, which is 17% of all 150 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado electrical system?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2019 Colorado.
At what mileage do electrical issues typically show up on the 2019 Colorado?
The median mileage at failure across electrical complaints for the 2019 Colorado is 17,062.5 miles.
Did any 2019 Colorado electrical complaints involve fires?
Yes, NHTSA records show 2 fires among the complaints filed for this problem area, with no crashes or injuries reported.
How does the 2019 Colorado compare to other model years for electrical complaints?
The 2019 Colorado's electrical complaints make up 17% of its total complaints, lower than the 36% share seen in the 2022, 2023, and 2024 model years.

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.