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2017 Chevrolet Colorado problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 282 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 2.2 times the median Colorado year — the 2017 model ranks #6 of 23 Colorado years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 16 injuries in total across these filings.

Transmission leads the complaint categories with 105 reports (37% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

282

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

10

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

16

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2017 compare to other Colorado years?

Colorado NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted936 complaints2004: 502 complaints2005: 459 complaints2006: 323 complaints2007: 199 complaints2008: 130 complaints2009: 87 complaints2010: 48 complaints2011: 54 complaints2012: 59 complaints2013: 2 complaints2014: 1 complaints2015: 635 complaints2016: 936 complaints2017: 282 complaints2018: 238 complaints2019: 190 complaints2020: 98 complaints2021: 94 complaints2022: 62 complaints2023: 206 complaints2024: 182 complaints2025: 45 complaints2026: 15 complaints
Colorado NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2017 Chevrolet Colorado problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission10537%
Electrical System4416%
Engine2810%
Other249%
Steering197%
Fuel System155%
Brakes124%
Airbags93%
Seat Belts72%
Speed Control62%
Suspension41%
Body & Structure31%
Lighting31%
Visibility & Wipers21%
Driver Assistance10%

Does the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

18V358000Fuel SystemMay 31, 2018 · 895 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“8 Speed transmission slipped as I was going around a corner causing my 2017 Colorado stop suddenly causing the cars behind my to swerve to avoid me. Then the excellerator linkage or something caused the engine to rev out of control when the transmission finally stopped slipping causing me to run…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · July 10, 2023 · crash

“Performed a full pre-repair scan Health Check with the GM GDS2 scan tool. Fifty-three fault codes were reported through 11 modules via "Automotive electronics is one of the major problems in this areas. Understanding the control buses that have replaced wiring looms in vehicles. CAN bus is the most…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 29, 2021 · crash

“I GOT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WHILE AND ENGINE GOES INTO REDUCED POWER MODE. YOU CAN'T DRIVE IN REDUCED POWER MODE! I HAVE TO CLEAR IT TO MOVE THE TRUCK. I DID A SCAN WHICH SHOWED A P2138 CODE. BUT ITS JUST IN MEMORY AND THE DEALER WONT FIX IT UNLESS ITS AN ACTIVE CODE BUT CAN'T DRIVE TO THE DEALER IN…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · September 10, 2019

“I WAS TURNING INTO AN APARTMENT COMPLEX PARKING LOT IN NOTED VEHICLE WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED SENDING ME INTO THE SIDE OF THE APARTMENT BUILDING. I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF APPLYING THE BRAKE WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THERE WAS NO TIME TO REACT OR AVOID THE SIDE OF BUILDING AND I INCURRED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · November 15, 2019 · crash

“POWER STEERING WOULD GO OUT AT ANT TIME AND THEN IT WOULD START WORKING AT DIFFERENT TIMES.WOULD HAVE AN AUDIBLE ALARM SERVICE POWER STEERING WOULD COME ON THE DISPLAY AND MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WOULD TURN ON.ALMOST WRECKED ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS BECAUSE OF THE LOSS AND THEN WORKING OF THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · November 8, 2018

2017 Chevrolet Colorado — common questions

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 282 complaints put the 2017 model at #6 of 23 Colorado years. It is one of the Colorado years to avoid.

What are the most common 2017 Colorado problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (105 complaints), electrical system (44 complaints), engine (28 complaints).

Does the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Chevrolet Colorado years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Colorado years to avoid are 2016, 2015, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2017, 2018, 2023, 2007. The cleanest record among Colorado years belongs to 2014.

How safe is the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.