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2019 Chevrolet Colorado Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 22 steering complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado, 15% of its 150 total complaints for the year. No related recalls are on file, and no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported. Median mileage at failure was 16,000 miles.

Steering complaints
22
15% of 150
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
16,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Steering wheel locks up suddenly and cannot be turned in either direction, sometimes stranding the vehicle until it is towed.
  • Electric power steering fails intermittently, with the steering wheel stiffening and a 'Service power steering unit drive carefully' message appearing on the dash.
  • Power steering assist cuts out at highway speed or while idling, with the warning light coming on; restarting the vehicle temporarily restores assist.
  • Power steering module reportedly fails due to internal corrosion or water intrusion, sometimes leading to a rusted-out steering shaft and column replacement.
  • Steering requires excessive force to turn at various speeds with no warning light illuminated.
  • Rattling noise from the steering system precedes a full lockup that prevents turning.

When 2019 Chevrolet Colorado steering complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 30, 2019, latest Sep 20, 2026.

2019 Chevrolet Colorado steering complaints: complaints filed per month4Aug 2019Jul 2020Aug 2021Jul 2022Jul 2023Nov 2023Apr 2024May 2025
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2019 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2022 (4).

Steering recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Colorado model year

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

  1. 20054 (1%)
  2. 200610 (4%)
  3. 20073 (2%)
  4. 20083 (4%)
  5. 20090 (0%)
  6. 20100 (0%)
  7. 20111 (2%)
  8. 20125 (12%)
  9. 20130 (0%)
  10. 20141 (100%)
  11. 2015358 (73%)
  12. 2016457 (65%)
  13. 201719 (9%)
  14. 201818 (10%)
  15. 201922 (15%)
  16. 202010 (12%)
  17. 202110 (13%)
  18. 202212 (22%)
  19. 20236 (4%)
  20. 20246 (5%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado have?
NHTSA lists 22 steering-related complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado, which is 15% of the 150 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado?
No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado's steering system.
At what mileage do steering problems typically appear on the 2019 Colorado?
The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints is 16,000 miles.
Did the 2019 Colorado steering issues cause any crashes?
NHTSA records show zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to the reported steering complaints for this year.
How does the 2019 Colorado compare to other years for steering complaints?
The 2019 model's 22 steering complaints (15% share) are far fewer than the 2015 (358 complaints, 73% share) and 2016 (457 complaints, 65% share) model years, which had much larger steering complaint volumes.

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.