2011 Chevrolet Colorado Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 10%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado, 10% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,000 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.
“One day my vehicle started getting a little shake. So I pulled in to an old welding shop I used to work at. I asked my old boss if he would get in the truck, to do a little diagnostic check. Basically guess what could be wrong. He said something wasn't right, and told me to jack up the back of the truck. Before I even did, I noticed oil all over the spare tire. I then look to the axle house group, and it was broke in half. He has been working as a mechanic for 30 plus years. He said, 'that is the first time I have ever seen anyone break there house group. …”
NHTSA complaint #11324893, filed 2020-05, 144,000 miles“They need be investigation on 2011 Chevrolet Colorado for ignition switch and also on 2006 hummer h3. Both vehicle won't start then 20 min later it will start. Had battery and alternator checked out and nothing else is showing up.”
NHTSA complaint #11270969, filed 2019-10, 119,000 miles“Frame is rusted through/broken in same spot on both sides. Bed of truck is flipping up and there is no gap left between the bed of the truck and the cab at the top but there is 1.5 inch gap at bottom of bed/cab. The truck only has 56,000 miles and I have only put 26,000 miles on it since I bought it in 2017.”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2025 | 6 | 21% |
| 2024 | 17 | 13% |
| 2023 | 12 | 9% |
| 2022 | 8 | 14% |
| 2021 | 17 | 21% |
| 2020 | 15 | 17% |
| 2019 | 20 | 13% |
| 2018 | 36 | 20% |
| 2017 | 24 | 11% |
| 2016 | 51 | 7% |
| 2015 | 25 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 10% |
| 2010 | 4 | 14% |
| 2009 | 6 | 9% |
| 2008 | 4 | 5% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 12 | 3% |
| 2004 | 25 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
14 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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