2019 Chevrolet Colorado Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 24 engine complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado, 16% of all 150 complaints filed for the year. Owners report sudden power loss, stalling, and smoke or fire at a median 39,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 24
- 16% of 150
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 39,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine suddenly loses power or shuts off while driving at highway speed, sometimes with smoke near the gear shift or dash.
- Some owners report smoke coming from under the hood or windshield area, with three fire incidents recorded.
- Oil filter adapter can detach during an oil change, cutting off oil pressure and causing total engine failure.
- Rough idle, hard shifting, and slipping during acceleration were reported alongside torque converter replacement that did not resolve the issue.
- Temperature gauge failure combined with illuminated check-engine light and intermittent transmission slipping.
- Thermostat failure that owners describe as difficult to source, leaving the vehicle out of service.
When 2019 Chevrolet Colorado engine complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 19, 2020, latest Feb 25, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2019 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado?
- NHTSA lists 24 engine complaints for the 2019 Colorado, which is 16% of the 150 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2019 Colorado engine problems?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine complaints reported on the 2019 Colorado.
- At what mileage do 2019 Colorado engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 39,000 miles.
- Did any 2019 Colorado engine complaints involve fire?
- Yes, NHTSA records three fire incidents among the engine-related complaints, with no crashes or injuries reported.