2011 Chevrolet Colorado Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,306miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado, 7% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,306 miles.
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.
“15% of the time my 2011 chevy Colorado will not turn over. It is completely sporadic. Sometimes it won't start first thing in the morning, making me late to work. Sometimes, I get all the way to my destination, or to a gas station and when I turn the truck off and turn it back on it won't turn over. Everything else seems to be working fine, my radio, my air conditioning, all my lights function just as they should but my motor will not turn over. There are no clicking noises, or other starting noises when I try to turn the key. I have sat and tried to start the car 5-100 times, nothing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10714725, filed 2015-05, 55,000 miles“My vehicle and many others as well suffer from a intermittent problem of the pass lock security safety feature. There are times when inserting the key in the ignition the vehicle would not start because the pass lock fails to recognize the key. When this happens a security lock indicator on the dash flashes. To overcome this the ignition has to be placed in the 'off the on ' position and let it remain so for at least 10 minutes. After such time the vehicle will star until a undetermined time the discrepancy occurs again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11221844, filed 2019-06, 85,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026017Jun 5, 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- 11024485May 15, 2025The 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…
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11014233Jan 30, 2025This 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…
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11010490Oct 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11009532Sep 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11009531Sep 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11009756Sep 17, 2024This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 17% |
| 2025 | 3 | 11% |
| 2024 | 21 | 17% |
| 2023 | 21 | 15% |
| 2022 | 6 | 11% |
| 2021 | 19 | 24% |
| 2020 | 20 | 23% |
| 2019 | 20 | 13% |
| 2018 | 24 | 13% |
| 2017 | 26 | 12% |
| 2016 | 48 | 7% |
| 2015 | 34 | 7% |
| 2012 | 8 | 19% |
| 2011 | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 | 5 | 17% |
| 2009 | 10 | 15% |
| 2008 | 8 | 10% |
| 2007 | 18 | 13% |
| 2006 | 19 | 8% |
| 2005 | 7 | 2% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
14 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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