10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
49,903 miles

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problem #61

Sep 012018

Colorado

  • 45,000 miles
My power steering will quit for no reason such as hard turns or rapid turning. The dash gives you a warning that this has occured. Shutting the ignition off resets it.when you turn the key to start the power returns to the steering.I have had it recalibrated but still have this happening. Dealer says it is out of warranty. Claims it is about 2000 bucks to fix. A recall for this problem was made for trucks made just after mine. I did not own the truck at that time. Should General Motors stand behind this problem?

- Bartonville, IL, USA

problem #60

Dec 282018

Colorado

  • miles
While driving my power stering failed

- Fort Pierce, FL, USA

problem #59

Dec 012018

Colorado

  • 44,500 miles
While driving I received a service power steering message followed immediately by a service stabilitrak message and lost the ability to steer the vehicle. This hapenned 4 times at varying speeds, including while entering the highway and at low speeds driving down the road at approximately25 mph. After shutting off and restarting the vehicle, the problem clears and the power steering functions. I took it to my local Chevy dealer and was told it's an electrical short in some sensor in the steering column and it would cost me $1,800 to repair. The vehicle has only 44,500 miles on it and I purchased it new. It is no li ger under warranty.

- Layton, UT, USA

problem #58

Nov 262018

Colorado

  • 41,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. While driving approximately 55 mph, "loss of steering assist" illuminated and the steering ability became extremely difficult. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the road shoulder and turned off the engine. The contact moved the key back and forth in the ignition switch without turning on the engine and the vehicle started normally. The contact stated that the failure occurred two other times. The vehicle was taken to camino real Chevrolet (2401 S atlantic blvd, monterey park, ca 91754) where it was diagnosed that the steering rack assembly needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 8-4885550097. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.

- Pico Rivera, CA, USA

problem #57

Dec 012018

Colorado

  • 52,000 miles
When in motion the trucks power steering stops working at random speeds making the vehicle difficult to steer. Took the vehicle to a GM dealer for diagnostic and repair. The technician explained that the code dtc-C0545 steering wheel torque sensor is faulty. Cost of repair $2100 I asked for the faulty parts and was informed I would need to pay for them as the dealer is required to send them back to GM because they are faulty. The vehicle has about 52,000 miles on it. This power steering failure would make it difficult to manage the vehicle at lower speeds therefore making the vehicle unsafe. The dealer/technician very strongly recommended the repair because the vehicle is unsafe to drive without this repair.

- Forney, TX, USA

problem #56

Nov 122018

Colorado

  • 95,284 miles
I'm constantly receiving the message "service power steering drive with care" then afterwards I receive the message "service stabilitrak". this message has continued to occur at random times while driving on a highway while driving 70+ mph. The steering wheel locks up and I have to physically strain to power the wheel to turn and pull over to shut the vehicle off for 10 seconds then turn it back on and the problem is gone. However the power steering continues to go out again at random times while driving lower speed limits through city streets. The problem with the power steering is continuous. I'm also having issues with the temperature control. My trucks heat will go out and only produce cool/cold air at random times. It will work then the heat will go out at random times. I have the gauges set to hi heat with full fan output and it only produces cool air. I'm unable to properly defrost the windows during cold temperatures due to lack of heat. Defrost fan options output is inaccurate as it can be on high output and turned one notch down and the fan speed is consistent with the lowest fan speed.

- Copperas Cove, TX, USA

problem #55

Oct 242018

Colorado

  • 53,800 miles
With vehicle in motion there are intermittent failures of the power steering assist and the stability track system. Both systems can be reset after engine shutdown and restart.

- Lancaster, CA, USA

problem #54

Oct 092018

Colorado

  • 44,500 miles
Power steering intermittently fails with stabilitrak fault message.after shutting off vehicle and restarting power steering will operate ok.45000 miles on truck.this truck not covered under recall, although other 2015 Colorado's are with later manufacter dates.power steering fails mostly at highway speeds mostly when driving straight.

- Purcellville, VA, USA

problem #53

Oct 092018

Colorado

  • 71,000 miles
I have had a few instances where the power steering gave out while driving, I called the dealership and they said that the problem was fixed prior to selling me the vehicle and that it was not their issue. I feel at a loss, I think that if the issue with the recall is fixed, then the problem would not persist.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #52

Sep 282018

Colorado

  • 30,000 miles
Periodic steering problems. Steering will become 'loose' and will have extra give when turning. Problem will correct itself after the vehicle is turned off. This has happened several times regardless of driving conditions.

- Lancaster, OH, USA

problem #51

Aug 012018

Colorado

  • 72,000 miles
There is a low voltage signal associated with the power steering assist. There is a signal at the start of the vehicle warning the driver that power steering must be serviced. Dealership evaluated and proposed replacing the power steering module entirely and wanted to charge full value. This issue seems related to Chevy recall #15595 and the more recent GM recall of similar concern to the broader family of SUVS and trucks produced by GM. The lack of acknowledgement by the dealership and manufacturer of this issue is unsafe to the public.

- Rockville, MD, USA

problem #50

Sep 042018

Colorado

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. While driving approximately 70 mph, there was a complete loss of power steering ability. The message "power steering loss" displayed on the instrument panel. The contact coasted the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (kool Chevrolet/Buick/GMC, 810 w Chicago road, sturgis, mi 49091) where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and issued case number: 8-4588946592. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

problem #49

Sep 032018

Colorado

  • 90,300 miles
Beware Chevy Colorado owners. Chevy issued a safety recall back in 2015 for power steering issues. I never received a notice probably because I was deployed with the military. My power steering went out so I took it to the Chevy dealership to fix under recall. The advisor told me that Chevy now puts a time frame (expiration) on all recalls, even safety ones, and that mine had expired. How can Chevy legally do this" they acknowledge a problem that they caused but now wont fix it?"

- Clarksville, TN, USA

problem #48

Aug 292018

Colorado

  • 63,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. While driving at unknown speeds, the power steering failed and there was an abnormal buzzing noise emerging from the dashboard. In addition, the vehicle lighting spontaneously turned off and on. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (modern Chevrolet, 800 w 4th St, winston salem, nc 27101, (336) 722-4191) where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness was chaffed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 8-4441944761. The failure mileage was 63,000. The VIN was not available.

- King, NC, USA

problem #47

Aug 272018

Colorado

  • 53,300 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. While driving approximately 70 mph, the "service power steering, drive carefully" message appeared in the message center and the vehicle lost total steering ability. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road to a complete stop and shut off the vehicle. After waiting approximately five minutes, the vehicle was restarted. The contact continued driving home, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 53,300.

- Spring Hill, TN, USA

problem #46

Aug 072018

Colorado

  • 51,000 miles
On Aug 7, 2018, while driving the power steer quit working causing a safety issue. The vehicle was in motion on a city street. The weather was dry. It would reset after restarting the vehicle and then quit again. It occurred 4 times. It was taken to the dealership and the "steering rack" was replaced. We called Chevrolet and worked with the dealership, but they stated that the vehicle has 51K miles and was 1 K over the warrantee.

- Saunderstown, RI, USA

problem #45

Aug 102018

Colorado

  • 21,315 miles
While driving the vehicle has lost power steering assist and stabilitrak intermittently on multiple occasions. Alerts flash on the screen and warning lights illuminate and ofcourse the steering will jerk back from a turn (if you're actively in one). Fortunately, I have taken photos in the past and actually had it occur on my way to an oil change today. They checked the code it comes back to "C0545" which can be found on GM bulletin "pit5437B" that identifies this problem back in September 2015. The cherolet service technician who diagnosed this on my vehicle informed my service department adviser that the vehicle is not safe with the problem, which of course was relayed back to me. So, if a problem Chevy identified in 9/15 makes a vehicle unsafe to operate, why does Chevrolet want me to pay $1700 + tax instead of including my vehicle in the recall that addressed the same issue (NHTSA campaign number: 16V054000)?

- Wheeling, WV, USA

problem #44

Jul 062018

Colorado

  • 79,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized without warning. The same failure occurred multiple times. The dealer (dublin Chevrolet, 4200 john monego ct, dublin, ca 94568) stated that the power steering gear and pinion needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was also contacted and was unable to assist. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V054000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000. The VIN was not available.

- Chico, CA, USA

problem #43

Jul 132018

Colorado

  • 22,900 miles
Power steering failed at 50 mph in right turn, steering wheel jerked out of my hand in a right turn. The truck went hard left towards opposing traffic. Steered with difficulty back in my lane. This is the 5th time the steering has failed. Stop the truck and turn off the engine will normally reset the steering.

- Louiville, KY, USA

problem #42

Jul 102018

Colorado

  • 53,500 miles
Driving vehicle on road and warming for stability track comes on then warning for power steering comes on and I lose all power steering. It has happened five times in the past three weeks

- Lyndora, PA, USA

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