Worst 2010 Chevrolet Colorado Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 12 | — | — | 50,276 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~311,476 vehicles.
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured from November 9, 2009, through August 28, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 113, "Hood Latch System." The hood may be missing the secondary hood latch.
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2011, CHEVROLET COLORADO, GMC CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006, ISUZU I-280/I-350, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008, I-290/I-370, REGULAR CAB VEHICLES AND EXTENDED CAB VEHICLES WITHOUT A REAR SEAT AND EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT 60/40 SPLIT BENCH SEAT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR FOR THE FRONT CENTER SEAT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE AND THE OWNER MANUAL DOES NOT INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING HOW TO USE THE TOP TETHER.
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2010 Chevrolet Colorado — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
What are common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado?
Does the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2010 Chevrolet Colorado?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Colorado reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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