2011 Chevrolet Colorado Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado, 5% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,700 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.
“Started smelling raw fuel. Then had a massive fuel leak, spraying raw gasoline from the fuel tank area. . Found that the fuel module had rusted through. If I had not stopped driving this vehicle, there would have been a massive fire”
NHTSA complaint #10993041, filed 2017-06, 95,400 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 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.
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10234144Mar 20, 2023This informational 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.
- 10222766Sep 16, 2022This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 10222765Sep 14, 2022This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.
- 10222739Sep 13, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2024 | 4 | 3% |
| 2023 | 5 | 4% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 11 | 7% |
| 2018 | 14 | 8% |
| 2017 | 16 | 7% |
| 2016 | 22 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 2 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 12 | 18% |
| 2008 | 5 | 6% |
| 2007 | 13 | 9% |
| 2006 | 18 | 8% |
| 2005 | 11 | 3% |
| 2004 | 12 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
14 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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