IllustrationI AM NOT ABLE TO START THE TRUCK MOST OF THE TIME. IT GOES INTO A SAFETY MODE AND I HAVE TO WAIT 10 MINUTES. THANKFULLY MY FAMILY HAS NOT BEEN INJURED YET DUE TO THIS BUT I DON'T THINK IT SHOULD COME DOWN TO INJURY. THEIR IS LOTS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT GM'S PASSLOCK SYSTEM AND IT IS VERY DANGEROUS.
2010 Chevrolet Colorado
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Fewer warning signs than most model years
Owner complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado are lower than the model-year median of 84.
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Owner complaints by model year
Compare all Colorado years →Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.
What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
30–25K
825–50K
450–75K
575–100K
1100–150K
1150K+
22 reports with mileage · 6 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 12 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports1 fire reports0 injury reports
Power Train complaints
3 reports2010 CHEVROLET COLORADO. CONFIRM YOUR PORTABLE FORM REQUEST FOR ENGINE MALFUNCTION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ON A SECONDARY ROAD, WITH NO ASPHALT OR PAVEMENT, HE TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. HOWEVER, WHEN HE WENT BACK TO START IT AGAIN, THE SELECTOR LEVER CAME LOOSE AND THE LIGHT CHANGED. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, THE CONSUMER DIS…
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2010 CHEVROLET COLORADO. CONFIRM YOUR PORTABLE FORM REQUEST FOR ENGINE MALFUNCTION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ON A SECONDARY ROAD, WITH NO ASPHALT OR PAVEMENT, HE TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. HOWEVER, WHEN HE WENT BACK TO START IT AGAIN, THE SELECTOR LEVER CAME LOOSE AND THE LIGHT CHANGED. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE SELECTOR WIRE HAD BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE SUPPORT THAT WENT TO THE SELECTOR GEAR BOX.
2010 CHEVROLET COLORADO 1LT. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE LEAKS FLUID *TGW THREE DAYS AFTER THE CONSUMER PICKED UP THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED IT WAS LEAKING FLUID. HE RETURNED TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED. THE DEALER BELIEVED IT WAS A SEAL AND WAS LEAKING DIFFERENTIAL FLUID. THEY STATED THE LINES LEADING TO THE SEAL COULD…
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2010 CHEVROLET COLORADO 1LT. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE LEAKS FLUID *TGW THREE DAYS AFTER THE CONSUMER PICKED UP THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED IT WAS LEAKING FLUID. HE RETURNED TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED. THE DEALER BELIEVED IT WAS A SEAL AND WAS LEAKING DIFFERENTIAL FLUID. THEY STATED THE LINES LEADING TO THE SEAL COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED ALSO. THE CONSUMER FINALLY RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE DEALERSHIP, STATING IT WAS IN FACT THE SEAL AND THE PART WAS BEING SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HOURS. THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY AND WAS TOLD TWO SEALS AND A GASKET WERE REPLACED. ON MARCH 23, 2010, THE CONSUMER HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, BECAUSE THE TOW ADAPTOR WAS BROKE. THEY ORDERED A NEW ONE AND REPLACED IT THE NEXT DAY. ALSO, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST WHEN THE CONSUMER STARTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE TRADED THE VEHICLE. *JB
Official recalls
212V594000 · Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Dec 19, 2012
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured from November 9, 2009, through August 28, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 113, "Hood Latch System." The hood may be missing the secondary hood latch.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. During vehicle operation, this could obstruct the view of the driver and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners and instruct them to inspect their vehicle for the presence of a secondary hood latch. Dealers will replace the hood on any affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
10V575000 · Child Seat
Nov 18, 2010
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2011, CHEVROLET COLORADO, GMC CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006, ISUZU I-280/I-350, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008, I-290/I-370, REGULAR CAB VEHICLES AND EXTENDED CAB VEHICLES WITHOUT A REAR SEAT AND EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT 60/40 SPLIT BENCH SEAT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR FOR THE FRONT CENTER SEAT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE AND THE OWNER MANUAL DOES NOT INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING HOW TO USE THE TOP TETHER.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: BOTH NHTSA AND GM DISCOURAGE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A FRONT SEAT. NEVERTHELESS, THERE ARE INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MAY REQUIRE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A RESTRAINT IN THE FRONT CENTER SEATING POSITION OF THIS VEHICLE THAT DOES NOT OFFER A REAR SEAT. LACK OF ACCESS TO THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR AND A LACK OF INSTRUCTIONS AS TO HOW TO USE IT, MAY RESULT IN IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF A CHILD RESTRAINT. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF A CHILD RESTRAINT CAN RESULT IN A REDUCTION IN THE RESTRAINT'S PERFORMANCE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH AND AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD SEATED IN THE RESTRAINT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CUT A HOLE INTO THE BACK PANEL TRIM COVER TO ALLOW ACCESS TO THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR FOR THE FRONT CENTER SEAT POSITION AND WILL PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AS TO USE IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727 OR VISIT GM'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.