Worst 2018 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 2018 Chevrolet Colorado.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 73 | 1 | — | 19,757 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 31 | — | 1 | 14,528 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 21 | — | 1 | 31,543 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 17 | — | — | 14,657 mi | |
| Fuel System | 10 | — | 1 | 23,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 1 | — | 3,412 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | — | — | 11,075 mi | |
| Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Camera System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 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.
Other Chevrolet Colorado Years
2018 Chevrolet Colorado — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Does the 2018 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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