NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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491 reports44,640 miles · Aug 30, 2020
Steering
AFTER SHOPPING AT A LOCAL MALL, MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING HOME ON THE LOCAL EXPRESSWAY TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 65MPH IN A STRAIGHT LINE, NO CURVES, WHEN A LOUD TONE ALARM WENT OFF IN MY 2015 CHEVY COLORADO. THE CONTROL PANEL ERROR "SERVICE POWER STEERING DRIVE WITH CARE" DISPLAYED AND I LOST ALL POWER ASSIST. THE WHEEL STI…
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AFTER SHOPPING AT A LOCAL MALL, MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING HOME ON THE LOCAL EXPRESSWAY TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 65MPH IN A STRAIGHT LINE, NO CURVES, WHEN A LOUD TONE ALARM WENT OFF IN MY 2015 CHEVY COLORADO. THE CONTROL PANEL ERROR "SERVICE POWER STEERING DRIVE WITH CARE" DISPLAYED AND I LOST ALL POWER ASSIST. THE WHEEL STIFFENED UP AND A DANGEROUS DRIVING SITUATION PRESENTED ITSELF. SINCE IT WAS NEARLY A STRAIGHT SHOT TO MY HOME, ONLY 3 TURNS INVOLVED TO MY DRIVE WAY WE LIMPED HOME SINCE MY WIFE IS IN ILL HEALTH. I WAS CAREFUL TO TAKE THE 3 TURNS SLOWLY ALTHOUGH THE WHEEL WAS VERY HEAVY AND FOUGHT MY MOVEMENTS. WHEN IT WAS SAFE TO EVENTUALLY TURN THE VEHICLE OFF, A RESTART REMOVED THE ERROR AND THE WHEEL WAS AGAIN EASY TO TURN AND A QUICK TEST DRIVE PROVED UNEVENTFUL. I AM NOW AFRAID TO DRIVE THE TRUCK AND WILL CONTACT THE DEALER IN THE MORNING. IT IS NOW SUNDAY AND THEY ARE NOT OPENED.
NHTSA ODI #11352183
60,000 miles · Aug 28, 2020
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER STEERING WITH THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE AND THE STABILITY TRACK WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PILES CHEVROLET & BUICK, INC.…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER STEERING WITH THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE AND THE STABILITY TRACK WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PILES CHEVROLET & BUICK, INC., DEALER LOCATED AT 30 FERGUSON BLVD, DRY RIDGE, KY 41035, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING GEAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND PROGRAMMED. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE ALIGNED. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.
NHTSA ODI #11351812
69,000 miles · Aug 20, 2020
Electrical SystemSteering
POWER STEERING CUTS OUT WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY. CAN POSSIBLY GET INTO AN ACCIDENT IF TAKING A BEND AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. THIS STARTED HAPPENING AROUND 69000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. IT CAN BE RESET IF PULLED OVER AND TURNING OFF ENGINE AND TURNING BACK ON BUT THERE ALSO IS A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION NOT LETTING THE KEY TURN TO THE…
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POWER STEERING CUTS OUT WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY. CAN POSSIBLY GET INTO AN ACCIDENT IF TAKING A BEND AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. THIS STARTED HAPPENING AROUND 69000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. IT CAN BE RESET IF PULLED OVER AND TURNING OFF ENGINE AND TURNING BACK ON BUT THERE ALSO IS A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION NOT LETTING THE KEY TURN TO THE OFF POSITION. THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED BUT PROBLEM IS STILL THERE.
NHTSA ODI #11350474
45,000 miles · Aug 19, 2020
Steering
POWER STEERING STILL REPEATEDLY GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS THE SAME THING THAT LED TO THE NATIONAL RECALL IN 2016. BROUGHT TO CARL BLACK CHEVY DEALERSHIP, 1110 ROBERTS BLVD NW, KENNESAW, GA. THEY CLAIM TO HAVE FIXED THE POWER STEERING PROBLEM IN 2016, BUT CLEARLY THIS WAS NOT DONE SINCE THE POWER STEERING HAS CONTINUED TO G…
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POWER STEERING STILL REPEATEDLY GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS THE SAME THING THAT LED TO THE NATIONAL RECALL IN 2016. BROUGHT TO CARL BLACK CHEVY DEALERSHIP, 1110 ROBERTS BLVD NW, KENNESAW, GA. THEY CLAIM TO HAVE FIXED THE POWER STEERING PROBLEM IN 2016, BUT CLEARLY THIS WAS NOT DONE SINCE THE POWER STEERING HAS CONTINUED TO GO OUT SINCE THEN. DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO ATTEMPT TO FIX IT UNLESS I FIRST PAY THEM TO LOOK AT IT.
NHTSA ODI #11350323
63,000 miles · Aug 17, 2020
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Steering
WHILE DRIVING DOWN A MAIN ROAD AT 50 MPH THE CAR STARTED DINGING AND INDICATED THAT POWER STEERING AND STABILITRACK NEED SERVICING. THE VEHICLE INSTANTLY BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OFF OF THE ROAD AND DID NOT CRASH.
NHTSA ODI #11349898
15 miles · Aug 14, 2020
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Steering
WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY AND HIGHWAY THE POWER STEERING SERVICE LIGHT AND THE STABILITY TRACK LIGHT TURNED ON COULDN'T STEER VERY DIFFICULT NO POWER TO POWER STEERING
NHTSA ODI #11349185
112,900 miles · Aug 13, 2020
Steering
THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN THE LAST MONTH!!! I AM GOING DOWN THE ROAD POWER STEERING NEEDS SERVICE LIGHT COMES ON THEN POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING AND WHEEL LOCKS UP! I STOP THE TRUCK, TURN IT OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON AND IT WORKS JUST FINE AS IF NOTHING HAS HAPPENED
NHTSA ODI #11348984
80,000 miles · Aug 12, 2020
Steering
POWER STEERING FAILED AS I WAS DRIVING 55 MPH UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS ON A STATE HIGHWAY, MAKING CONTROL VERY DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS. DASH DISPLAYS ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS AND A MESSAGE THAT READS "SERVICE POWER STEERING, DRIVE WITH CARE". STEERING BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT AND REQUIRES A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF EFFORT TO TURN THE WH…
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POWER STEERING FAILED AS I WAS DRIVING 55 MPH UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS ON A STATE HIGHWAY, MAKING CONTROL VERY DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS. DASH DISPLAYS ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS AND A MESSAGE THAT READS "SERVICE POWER STEERING, DRIVE WITH CARE". STEERING BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT AND REQUIRES A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF EFFORT TO TURN THE WHEEL. THE ISSUE RESOLVED AFTER TURNING OFF THE TRUCK. IT HAPPENED AGAIN YESTERDAY 3 TIMES ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY. ALTHOUGH MY COLORADO WAS BUILT IN 2/2015 THE VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL FOR STEERING ISSUES. THIS IS DANGEROUS.
NHTSA ODI #11348765
66,000 miles · Aug 8, 2020
Steering
STARTED EXPERIENCING LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THIS IS HAPPENING WHILE DRIVING AND AT START UP. SOMETIMES THE ISSUE WILL RESOLVE UPON A RESTART. HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM IN AT LEAST 3 SEPERATE OCCASIONS.
NHTSA ODI #11344011
100,000 miles · Aug 2, 2020
Steering
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, POWER STEERING COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING. AFTER PULLING OVER AND RESTARTING, EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL. IT HAPPENED AGAIN TODAY WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN.
NHTSA ODI #11342874
Official recalls
7Mar 25, 2021
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 & remedy
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.
Oct 5, 2017
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017. 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 17387.
Feb 1, 2016
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 & remedy
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.
May 12, 2015
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to December 24, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience the front brake calipers leaking brake fluid. This is due to air pockets, an imperfection in the metal caliper body.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the vehicle experiences a brake fluid leak it can increase the stopping distance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front-brake calipers if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14888.
May 8, 2015
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to April 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the hooks that secure the driver's and/or front passenger's seat frame may not have been properly attached to the vehicle body during assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the seat-frame attachment hooks are not secured properly, the seat may not be adequately anchored to the vehicle, and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant could be at an increased risk of an injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats, correcting their installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15150.
Mar 18, 2015
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to January 21, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured October 3, 2014, to December 9, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front driver air bag inflator that may be misaligned to the air bag module backplate. This can cause the inflator to separate from the backplate during a deployment.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the inflator separates from the back plate in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, this may cause the air bag or steering wheel components to separate and be propelled into the interior compartment, potentially seriously injuring the driver or other occupants. Additionally, the air bag may fail to properly inflate, increasing the risk of injury to the driver.
Remedy: GM has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the driver air bag module inflator for proper alignment, replacing the air bag, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2015. 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 15037.
Oct 9, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2014, to October 1, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver air bag connections may have been wired incorrectly. This could reverse the deployment sequence and disrupt the deployment timing of the driver air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the driver air bag does not deploy as designed, there is an increased risk of driver injury in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14690.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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