2015 Chevrolet Colorado Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 4%of 498 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, 4% of the 498 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have had issues with my brakes since the truck was purchased brand new. I have had it to several dealerships and still keep getting a service brake assist message. After paying for several unnecessary parts which is documented I still have the same problem I have also had a slower speed rear end collision I had both feet on the brake pushing as hard as I could and still coasted into the other vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11255606, filed 2019-09, 25,000 miles“I was on the interstate going about 75mph when a car ahead of me was going slower so I tried to press my brakes to slow down when I applied the brakes my brake pedal would not move causing me to have to use my emergency brake to slow down. …”
NHTSA complaint #11361944, filed 2020-09, 112,000 miles“Dash lights for ABS, traction control, and stabilitrac go on and off I had it in to the dealership before they said it was nothing it back and I am bringing it in again .I read online that there was a recall but only for certain regions also read this is happening in other areas like with me. Seems dangerous with brakes and traction control and stability. It happens while I am on the road would hate to have myself or someone else hurt if there is something wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #11302774, filed 2020-01, 97,000 miles“When driving around 5 to 8 MPH while approaching a turn. Vehicle ran into vehicle in front of me. Pedal went to the floor and when trying to move the vehicle to the side of the road noticed the brake pedal was locked to the floor. Gm engineer diagnosed as power brake booster and bracket. Repairing vehicle at their cost including body damage.”
NHTSA complaint #10692242, filed 2015-03, 9,493 miles“Alert comes on and power steering fails. Very dangerous. This happened at 70mph in rush our traffic. Stearing is then unresponsive - no power assist. Onstar system describes it as an issue with the stabilitrak stability control system in your 2015 Chevrolet Colorado crew cab has been detected. Alert goes away after turning the car on off. But you cannot do this on a highway at 70mph. Fault comes again at random times/speeds etc.”
NHTSA complaint #11019615, filed 2017-08, 33,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V278000May 12, 2015General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to December 24, 2014. The…Covers: Chevrolet Colorado 2015, GMC Canyon 2015
Related service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 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.
- 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.
- 11007691Sep 11, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have a "Check Trailer Wiring" or "Service Trailer…
- 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…
- 10251685Feb 6, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about fluid leaking from the brake caliper piston area found during a service of the vehicle…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 11% |
| 2025 | 11 | 39% |
| 2024 | 30 | 24% |
| 2023 | 28 | 20% |
| 2022 | 10 | 18% |
| 2021 | 21 | 26% |
| 2020 | 13 | 15% |
| 2019 | 9 | 6% |
| 2018 | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 | 12 | 6% |
| 2016 | 41 | 6% |
| 2015 | 18 | 4% |
| 2012 | 7 | 17% |
| 2011 | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 | 4 | 14% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 16 | 20% |
| 2007 | 24 | 17% |
| 2006 | 41 | 17% |
| 2005 | 95 | 27% |
| 2004 | 52 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado
365 complaintsElectronic stability control
56 complaintsElectrical system
54 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
45 complaintsEngine
34 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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