2015 Chevrolet Colorado steering problems

The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado has 350 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 55% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

350

Steering complaints

55%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Steering complaints by year

Colorado steering complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

21V213000SteeringMarch 25, 2021 · 60,681 units

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The power steering assist may be lost due to a poor electrical connection within the steering gear assembly.

Consequence

A loss of power steering, particularly at lower speeds increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202325410.

16V054000SteeringFebruary 1, 2016 · 2,988 units

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 17, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 19, 2015. A poor electrical connection within the steering gear connector may cause a loss of power steering assist.

Consequence

A loss or reduction in power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15595.

What owners report

“I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE FOR MY SON. ON SEPTEMBER 13, THE POWER STEERING FAILED ON A TURN ON A CITY STREET, AND HE WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND HIT A PARKED CAR ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE STREET. THE INSURANCE COMPANY PAID FOR A PORTION OF OUR VEHICLE EXPENSE, BUT NOT THE ENTIRE NOTE WHICH…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · September 13, 2020 · crash

Common questions

How many steering complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado have?

NHTSA has 350 complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado steering — 55% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado steering?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the steering: 16V054000, 21V213000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.