2019 Chevrolet Colorado Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/14/2026

21Steering complaints

14.6%Of all 144 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN61 · 42.4%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM23 · 16%

STEERING21 · 14.6%

ENGINE20 · 13.9%

Unspecified / other19 · 13.2%

Share of the 144 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado overview page.

What owners report

“February 2023 my son was driving 40 mph (approx) and the power steering became disabled. We took the truck to Landers McLarty Chevrolet. They never…”NHTSA complaint 11570271 — filed 02/06/2024

“The electronic power steering failed while driving making the steering of the vehicle difficult and if my wife or child had been driving this could…”NHTSA complaint 11553106 — filed 11/01/2023

“While driving steering assist went out and the steering wheel would hang up and make it hard to control. You could get past the stoping…”NHTSA complaint 11539151 — filed 08/17/2023

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado have steering problems?

Steering is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado: 21 of 144 complaints on file (14.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado have in total?

144 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

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.