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2018 Chevrolet Colorado: raw data

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vehicle2018 / chevrolet / colorado
known issues6 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-21)
complaints183 on file (2017-10-23 → 2026-09-14)
recalls1
investigations0
fars37 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Transmission shudder during acceleration or shiftingPOWER TRAIN56 complaints2018-09 → 2026-07colorado-2018-transmission-shudder
  • 11142091 MY VEHICLE SHAKES AND SHUTTERS WHEN ACCELERATING. I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO CHEVROLET OF WESLEY CHAPEL FL 3 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE PROCEEDED TO DO A "FLUSH" AND HAVE REPLACED THE TORQUE CONVERTER
  • 11470426 The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and started shaking abnormally. There were no warning lights illuminated
  • 11624742 transmission shudders from 20 to 60 under light acceleration. took to dealer and said that needed different oil. dealer stated that a common issue with these vehicles. Cost $500 to replace oil to proper oil
Ignition key will not release from ignition switchELECTRICAL SYSTEM15 complaints2020-06 → 2026-07colorado-2018-ignition-key-stuck
  • 11750525 The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the key was difficult to remove from the ignition
  • 11422331 Ignition Key can't be removed and will not rotate all the way to the off position. Have to leave key in the ignition and the door unlocked
  • 11330269 INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH IGNITION KEY NOT BEING ABLE TO BE REMOVED. SEEMS TO BE RELATED TO THE SHIFT LEVER, MOVING THAT BACK AND FORTH CAN USUALLY RECTIFY THE PROBLEM AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS. VEHICLE STATIONARY
High-pressure fuel pump failure and fuel leakFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM7 complaints2023-05 → 2025-06colorado-2018-fuel-pump-leak
  • 11623578 The high pressure fuel pump detached from its mounting flange, resulting in damage to the attaching high pressure fuel pipe causing a constant fuel leak
  • 11667683 The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that upon arriving to his destination, he observed gasoline leaking underneath the vehicle near the fuel filler neck. No warning lights were illuminated
  • 11640337 Fuel system leak and yes, it is available for inspection. My safety was at risk while I was driving the truck and smelled a very strong odor of gasoline enter the cab of the truck while I was driving with the windows rolled up
Infotainment display and backup camera malfunctionELECTRICAL SYSTEM9 complaints2017-10 → 2024-12colorado-2018-infotainment-display
  • 11589694 We have been complaining to the dealerships (2) since 2021 about a spontaneous outage of the Infotainment system
  • 11628121 Rear back up camera at night is extremely bright and blinding to driver. Makes it useless at night and dangerous
  • 11442772 Electrical problems with Chevrolet Mylink display. A variety of errors include backup camera flashing on at highway speeds, hands free phone calls put on hold, navigation screen flashing random inaccurate destinations
Power steering assist loss while drivingSTEERING8 complaints2018-09 → 2026-06colorado-2018-power-steering-loss
  • 11742439 Power steering failure, without incident. It started one morning, after turning off truck the previous day. Warning lights displayed as soon as truck was started. Very difficult to turn steering wheel. Too dangerous to drive
  • 11569796 The power steering on our 2018 Chevy Colorado fails intermittently during driving
  • 11550950 While driving my 2018 Chevy Colorado with 42000 miles I noticed my vehicles steering would get stuck while making turns on the highway and local streets
Sudden loss of engine power while drivingPOWER TRAIN10 complaints2018-06 → 2026-08colorado-2018-sudden-power-loss
  • 11362236 MY COLORADO HAS COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN/POWERED OFF WHEN MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN. TWICE NOW
  • 11413117 THIS STARTED ABOUT 3 MONTHS AFTER I GOT THE TRUCK AND HAS BEEN DOING IT SINCE. ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, TRUCK ENGINE SHUT OFF AFTER STOPPING THEN TURNING RIGHT ON CITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS
  • 11699149 Highlighting a materials defect with the rear crankshaft reluctor ring on the 2.8 LWN Duramax, installed in the Army Infantry Squad Vehicle and the 2015-2023 Chevrolet Colorado, from which it is based

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
1832017-10-232026-09-1435POWER TRAIN:78; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:36; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:34; ENGINE:24; STEERING:18

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
18V35800031/05/2018FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPGeneral 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.A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202437legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2018 Chevrolet Colorado vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2018/chevrolet/colorado
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2018 Chevrolet Colorado},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2018/chevrolet/colorado}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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