Air Bags:frontal
NHTSA campaign 17V621000 · 2017 · reported 10/05/2017
An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2015 Chevrolet Colorado Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Steering — runs 11.6× the fleet median for that category across the 1656 model-years tracked on this site.
483Complaints
7Recalls
16Crashes
4Fires
9Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Steering (72.3% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Steering complaints here are 11.6× the median for that category across the 1656 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 349 · 72.3% | Recalled | Recall 16V054000 · Recall 21V213000 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 56 · 11.6% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 49 · 10.1% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 43 · 8.9% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 34 · 7% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 14 · 2.9% | Recalled | Recall 15V278000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 483 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 7 campaigns
Air Bags
NHTSA campaign 14V645000 · 2014 · reported 10/09/2014
If the driver air bag does not deploy as designed, there is an increased risk of driver injury in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Seats
NHTSA campaign 15V267000 · 2015 · reported 05/08/2015
If the seat-frame attachment hooks are not secured properly, the seat may not be adequately anchored to the vehicle, and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant could be at an increased risk of an injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Steering:electric Power Assist System
NHTSA campaign 16V054000 · 2016 · reported 02/01/2016
A loss or reduction in power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
NHTSA campaign 15V278000 · 2015 · reported 05/12/2015
If the vehicle experiences a brake fluid leak it can increase the stopping distance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
NHTSA campaign 15V157000 · 2015 · reported 03/18/2015
If the inflator separates from the back plate in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, this may cause the air bag or steering wheel components to separate and be propelled into the interior compartment, potentially seriously injuring the driver or other occup… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Steering:electric Power Assist System
NHTSA campaign 21V213000 · 2021 · reported 03/25/2021
A loss of power steering, particularly at lower speeds increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“ON AUG 7, 2018, WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEER QUIT WORKING CAUSING A SAFETY ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET. THE…”NHTSA complaint 11120023 — filed 08/15/2018 · STEERING
“WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HAS LOST POWER STEERING ASSIST AND STABILITRAK INTERMITTENTLY ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. ALERTS FLASH ON THE SCREEN AND WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATE AND…”NHTSA complaint 11118969 — filed 08/10/2018 · STEERING
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE DEALER…”NHTSA complaint 11111261 — filed 07/13/2018 · STEERING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado?
Steering issues are the most-reported category, cited in 349 of 483 NHTSA complaints (72.3%), followed by electronic stability control (esc) (56), electrical system (49), power train (43). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado have?
483 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 16 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 9 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 17V621000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado's reported problems?
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
