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2015 Chevrolet Colorado engine problems

34 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado cite engine, 7% of all 498 complaints for this model year.

Complaints
34
7% of all complaints
Crashes
0
Reported by owners
Fires
3
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the engine

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“Since i've had my truck the passenger seat vibrates excessively while driving; the oil alert comes on even when there is oil, current oil change; seems to not have power, shifts hard. What's interesting is that these items come up when I searched on recalls. this truck is not driven hard... mehanic cant figure out what is causing the oil alert, the passenger seat shaking excessively.. and there is a recall on You Tube Truck was purchased in [XXX], 07/15 have lived in [XXX] since 11/15. This is unacceptable”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 6, 2026Seats, Unknown or other, EngineODI 11742456
“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated and failed to respond as needed. The vehicle gradually responded but failed to exceed 50 MPH. There was no warning light illuminated. The failure was intermittent and only occurred while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer several times due to the failure. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred several times after the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 22, 2026Power train, EngineODI 11712774
“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that several seconds later, the vehicle started to work as intended. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the oil pressure control valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure had occurred five times. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 6, 2026EngineODI 11709162
“Engine Control module-PO442 leak detected and PO496 Evaporated Emission System Flow during non-purge. Also, Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module -1.B1425-03 Control module power circuit. When we fill the gas tank it takes multiple times to start And Stalls While Driving, almost causing accidents. We have diagnostic report by Firestone, Advanced Auto. First believed gas cap problem when started 2020-2021?Problem has become more constant to point of us not being comfortable driving far for fear of accident or getting stuck somewhere.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 17, 2025Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11636509
“Temperature heater flap door, causes truck to go from normal temperature to red hot with boiling coolant in reservoir. Have spent thousands and thousands of dollars , on mechanics and parts! Replaced water pump , thermostat, lots of cooling and heater parts and components . No luck and still no good running car , missing work and spending money we don’t have I read online about other trucks my same year and model having a recall on a temperature door. Causing it to overheat and a lot of people have had the same issue as I’m having. I looked up my truck. It doesn’t have it listed on the recall list but I’m sure that it’s the same issue”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 5, 2025Unknown or other, EngineODI 11634206
“Truck will have issues with misfires or rough idle. Technician advised that the truck has excessive intake valve carbon which is a known issue for 2015 - 2016 colorado and stated their is a bulletin for this know issue. However, this is not a recall even if they know this is something known that happens.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 22, 2023EngineODI 11503024

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