Worst 2017 Chevrolet Colorado Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 101 | 1 | — | 23,114 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 39 | 1 | — | 29,491 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 26 | — | — | 30,558 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 19 | — | — | 30,139 mi | |
| Fuel System | 14 | — | — | 30,191 mi | |
| Brakes | 11 | — | — | 15,463 mi | |
| Airbags | 8 | 3 | — | 23,278 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | 2 | — | 38,222 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | — | — | 30,375 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Status Indicator Lamp/Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Chevrolet Colorado
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~895 vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
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2017 Chevrolet Colorado — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
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Does the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
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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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