2011 Chevrolet Colorado Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado, 5% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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“Shifting linkage broke leaving the vehicle in gear (drive) and I was unable to shift at all. This failure has the potential of being a serious safety concern.”
NHTSA complaint #10692595, filed 2015-03, 45,000 milesRelated recalls
- 11V337000Jun 28, 2011General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 chevrolet colorado and gmc canyon passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.9 or 3.7 liter engine and a…Covers: Chevrolet Colorado 2011, GMC Canyon 2011
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- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
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- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
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- 10248721Dec 18, 2023This bulletin advises the technician that the 6L50 (MYB), 6L80 (MYC) and 6L90 (MYD) Transmission Oil Filter and Seal Kit part number 24236933 is currently transitioning from a…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 11% |
| 2025 | 3 | 11% |
| 2024 | 13 | 10% |
| 2023 | 9 | 7% |
| 2022 | 3 | 5% |
| 2021 | 13 | 16% |
| 2020 | 33 | 38% |
| 2019 | 65 | 43% |
| 2018 | 78 | 43% |
| 2017 | 107 | 50% |
| 2016 | 97 | 14% |
| 2015 | 45 | 9% |
| 2012 | 2 | 5% |
| 2011 | 2 | 5% |
| 2010 | 3 | 10% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 7 | 9% |
| 2007 | 8 | 6% |
| 2006 | 15 | 6% |
| 2005 | 27 | 8% |
| 2004 | 27 | 7% |
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 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology