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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.

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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

Suspension complaints

4 reports
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Mileage unknown · Jul 24, 2021
Electrical SystemForward Collision AvoidanceSuspension

El vehículo en muchas ocasiones no quiere encender el tablero, se vuelve loco como si quisiera apagar ah blim, queda mucho ah, las luces del tablero y la radio se encienden y apagan

NHTSA ODI #11426276

Mileage unknown · Jun 2, 2021
Suspension

The Multimatic DSSV damper in the left rear lost its fluid through a leak. Various forums indicate there is a design flaw with the DSSV for the ZR2. A blown shock renders the vehicle unbalanced, and marginally safe in unexpected rough terrain or when pulling a trailer. These dampers or shocks have shafts that are too thin and po…

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The Multimatic DSSV damper in the left rear lost its fluid through a leak. Various forums indicate there is a design flaw with the DSSV for the ZR2. A blown shock renders the vehicle unbalanced, and marginally safe in unexpected rough terrain or when pulling a trailer. These dampers or shocks have shafts that are too thin and poorly designed seals, causing them to leak.

NHTSA ODI #11419431

29,535 miles · Jan 6, 2021
Suspension

FRONT END CLUCKING WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS OR PULLING INTO DRIVEWAYS AT VEY MINIMUM SPEED.

NHTSA ODI #11386785

10,800 miles · Jun 18, 2019
SuspensionUnknown Or Other

THE TRUCK IS THE ZR2 MODEL, CREW CAB SHORT BED. I WAS TOWING A 2100LB TRAILER WITH 347# OF TONGUE WEIGHT AT 25MPH, UPHILL, ON A DIRT ROAD. HIT A DIP IN THE ROAD AT 25 MPH AND IT BENT THE FRAME AT THE CAB/PICK UP BOX AREA. THE FRAME NECKS DOWN TO 3 1/2 INCHES THERE WITH 2 FACTORY LARGE OVAL HOLES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRAME. I HA…

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THE TRUCK IS THE ZR2 MODEL, CREW CAB SHORT BED. I WAS TOWING A 2100LB TRAILER WITH 347# OF TONGUE WEIGHT AT 25MPH, UPHILL, ON A DIRT ROAD. HIT A DIP IN THE ROAD AT 25 MPH AND IT BENT THE FRAME AT THE CAB/PICK UP BOX AREA. THE FRAME NECKS DOWN TO 3 1/2 INCHES THERE WITH 2 FACTORY LARGE OVAL HOLES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRAME. I HAVE FOUND ANOTHER PIC OF A ZR2 TOWING A TRAILER, AND IT BENT AT THE EXACT SAME PLACE.

NHTSA ODI #11220901

Official recalls

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 ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.