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2018 Chevrolet Colorado

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Colorado years

Owner complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado are substantially higher than the model-year median of 84.

Counts are not adjusted for sales, age, mileage exposure or reporting. A lower count does not establish that a car is problem-free.

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183Owner complaints

Model-year median: 84

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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Inspection summary

2018 Chevrolet Colorado

NHTSA snapshot: September 18, 2026. 183 owner complaints · 1 recall campaigns · 0 investigations.

Counts are not failure probabilities and are not adjusted for sales, age, mileage exposure or reporting. One report may name several categories. Comparison method and limitations.

Top reported categories (up to 5)

  • Power Train: 78 reports
  • Unknown Or Other: 36 reports
  • Electrical System: 34 reports
  • Engine: 24 reports
  • Steering: 18 reports

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Recall links

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
491
2015706
2016216
2017183
2018149
201984
202075
2021
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Counts vary with age, sales, mileage exposure and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Power Train
78Unknown Or Other
36Electrical System
34Engine
24Steering
18
All reported categories
Fuel/propulsion System
11Air Bags
7Seat Belts
5Vehicle Speed Control
5Service Brakes
4Structure
4Suspension
4Exterior Lighting
3Fuel System, Gasoline
3Visibility
3Forward Collision Avoidance
2Back Over Prevention
1Electronic Stability Control (esc)
1Interior Lighting
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Seats
1Tires
1Visibility/wiper
1Wheels
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

79 reports with mileage · 104 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.

  • Power Train. Review the 78 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 34 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 24 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

3 crash reports5 fire reports2 injury reports

Seat Belts complaints

5 reports
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Mileage unknown · Jan 3, 2024
Seat Belts

The driver side seat belt does not immediately latch when placed in the seat belt housing. To secure the seat belt the driver must keep placing the seat belt latch into the housing multiple times in order for the latch to secure. When brought to the attention of a local Chevrolet Service Center, their response was to pay >$400…

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The driver side seat belt does not immediately latch when placed in the seat belt housing. To secure the seat belt the driver must keep placing the seat belt latch into the housing multiple times in order for the latch to secure. When brought to the attention of a local Chevrolet Service Center, their response was to pay >$400 to replace the seat belt housing (near the seat). The service center is Lamb Chevrolet in Prescott, Arizona.

NHTSA ODI #11563414

Mileage unknown · Jan 20, 2023
Seat Belts

Seat belt buckle receiver occasionally does not “click” all the way and takes at times multiple attempts to connect. No light shows that it is disconnected. I’ve noticed it with both front seat belts receiver. Unknown with rear seats I’ve never sat in my vehicles backseats to confirm it there. Unknown if I can get them inspect…

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Seat belt buckle receiver occasionally does not “click” all the way and takes at times multiple attempts to connect. No light shows that it is disconnected. I’ve noticed it with both front seat belts receiver. Unknown with rear seats I’ve never sat in my vehicles backseats to confirm it there. Unknown if I can get them inspected upon request at my local dealer as they have not been the best with customer service. Seat belt not working correctly doesn’t give me confidence in it in the event of a collision. Unknown if reproduced No inspection has been conducted as of the time of this report. Will move to get that done asap.

NHTSA ODI #11502869

26,400 miles · Nov 1, 2019
Seat Belts

MY DRIVER SEAT BELT FAILS TO LOCK, IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A FEW MONTHS, BUT HAS GOTTEN DRASTICALLY WORSE. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH A DEALERSHIP, BUT THE FIRST AVAILABLE APPOINTMENT IS THURSDAY NOVEMBER 7TH 2019. I AM IN A GROUP ON FACEBOOK FOR THIS VEHICLE AND OTHERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE.

NHTSA ODI #11277640

3,024 miles · Apr 23, 2018
Air BagsSeat Belts

I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY AROUND 3 MPH ON A NATIONAL FOREST SERVICE ROAD WHEN SUDDENLY THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS WENT OFF AND SEATBELTS LOCKED. THE TRUCK WAS IN 4WD LOW AND OFF ROAD MODE WAS ACTIVE. THERE WAS NO REASON FOR THESE AIRBAGS TO HAVE GONE OFF.

NHTSA ODI #11089716

3,800 miles · Jan 29, 2018
Air BagsSeat Belts

I WAS DRIVING ON SAND AND THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT CAUSE, ALONG WITH THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS.

NHTSA ODI #11065652

Recall campaigns

1

18V358000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

May 31, 2018

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 & remedy

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

Defect investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.

An investigation is not a finding of a defect, and closure does not prove a vehicle is problem-free.