2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
279
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
85
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO
The 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO has received a total of 279 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. 85 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (101 complaints), Electrical System (39 complaints), and Engine (24 complaints).
Recalls for the 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO, potentially affecting up to 895 vehicles.
Recall 18V358000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 895 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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,...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO
279 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 101 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 39 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagssensoroccupant Classificationstatus Indicator Lamplight | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The heating blend door broke making the heater unusable. I cant defrost/defog my windows to see in February in New york...its a very common problem with this vehicle and the cost to repair is over 3000
The heating blend door broke making the heater unusable. I cant defrost/defog my windows to see in February in New york...its a very common problem with this vehicle and the cost to repair is over 3000
Infotainment system will start changing on the screen to navigation and also on the odometer screen to audio settings. After turning vehicle off it will seem like a reset then do it again. A big distraction. Has done this multiple times in the last 3 months.
Infotainment system will start changing on the screen to navigation and also on the odometer screen to audio settings. After turning vehicle off it will seem like a reset then do it again. A big distraction. Has done this multiple times in the last 3 months.
*Transmission wiring harness - Not avail for inspection since it has been repaired *Repaired before complete failure. *Yes, repaired by Chevrolet Dealership *No *Yes, engine light - diagnosed as Code P0700, PO711 - transmission fluid temp performance failure. Monitor fluid temp. Temp readiing is erratic drops from 120 to lower temp. Perform circuit verification. Fluid temp sensor failure. Light appeared a few days before repair on 9-8 to 9-11, 2025. Mileage at time of repair - 74,525.
Safety Rating for the 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO
The 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO
General Motors, LLC has issued 85 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
22-NA-003 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to inspect and repair possible locations to wiring shorts in the wiring harness or wiring harness contact areas they may cause shorts.
03-06-04-017T — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
This service bulletin provides information on availability of Diesel Fuel additives.
18-NA-307 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to locate and repair a possible short in the wiring harness located at the camshaft cover or the cylinder head to correct customer concerns of Lack of Power, Reduced Power Displayed on DIC, Rough Idle, Stabilitrak Light On, MIL Illuminated - DTC P0014, P0365,...
PIP5830A — POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary information communicates concerns created by an aftermarket ECM calibration installed by fleet companies. The Fleet companies install aftermarket ECM calibrations to limit the vehicle speed to approximately 70 mph and reduce the over all power output. This calibration also reduces the engine idle speed and may induce a vibration at idle. If...
20-NA-156 — POWER TRAIN
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the rear axle c-clips if found the cause of the customers concern of rear axle clunk.
20-NA-050 — POWER TRAIN
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to clear the codes and test the Tcase if found that the customer has tried to shift the t-case from 4lo to Hi gears while driving.
PIT5324E — TRAILER HITCHES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing an aftermarket Trailer Brake Controller. Technician will find that that vehicle is not equipped with Trailering Package Regular Production Option Code Z82, there are also blunt cut wires at the spare tire for the trailer connector. Technician will install...
PIT5474D — POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Service Power Steering message, loss of power and or Malfunction Indicator Lamp on in the Instrument Panel Cluster. Technician will inspect terminals for circuits 2500 and 2501 at the transfer case control module connector, X103...
17NA222 — POWER TRAIN
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the turbocharger for vehicles with a condition of Turbocharger Whine Noise due to the blades on the turbo being bent.
PIP5416D — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Preliminary Information communicates to the technician the potential areas of concern in which the engine wiring harness may chafe. It describes in detail what to look for. If you encounter any of these specific described chafes, inspect, repair (as necessary) and route the wiring harness away from these possible chafe...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET COLORADO
- 2012 CHEVROLET COLORADO — 59 complaints
- 2013 CHEVROLET COLORADO — 2 complaints
- 2014 CHEVROLET COLORADO — 1 complaint
- 2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO — 622 complaints
- 2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO — 915 complaints
- 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO (current)
- 2018 CHEVROLET COLORADO — 234 complaints
- 2019 CHEVROLET COLORADO — 183 complaints
- 2020 CHEVROLET COLORADO — 90 complaints
- 2021 CHEVROLET COLORADO — 85 complaints
- 2022 CHEVROLET COLORADO — 52 complaints
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