2010 Chevrolet Colorado Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado, 7% of the 29 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2010 Chevrolet Colorado. Consumer states there is an issue with the keyless remote lock and unlock for the vehicle. The consumer stated she has been to the dealership six times for the keyless remote problem. It was determined the control module was bad and the part needed to be ordered. However, several weeks later, the remote began acting sporadically again. The problem mostly happened when locking the vehicle. The consumer also stated there was a knocking/ping noise coming from the engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10370148, filed 2010-12“2010 Chevrolet Colorado 1lt. Consumer states vehicle leaks fluid three days after the consumer picked up the vehicle he noticed it was leaking fluid. He returned to the dealer to have the vehicle inspected. The dealer believed it was a seal and was leaking differential fluid. They stated the lines leading to the seal could have been damaged also. The consumer finally received a call from the dealership, stating it was in fact the seal and the part was being shipped within 24 hours. The consumer returned to the dealership the next day and was told two seals and a gasket were replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10330659, filed 2010-05Related service bulletins
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- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10250503Feb 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10247192Dec 8, 2023This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10244273Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 | 4 | 10% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 6 | 7% |
| 2007 | 6 | 4% |
| 2006 | 31 | 13% |
| 2005 | 23 | 6% |
| 2004 | 23 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
12 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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