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2015 Chevrolet Colorado Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
1%of 498 total for the year
Median mileage
8,750miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, 1% of the 498 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,750 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.

“The 2015 Colorado has an electrical/lighting problem. While the lighting is not a big issue, the fact that it may indicate a more serious electrical problem is. When entering the truck, the cargo light comes on, as it is supposed to, but when exiting the truck, the reverse lights come on instead of the cargo light. I noticed this with our fleet vehicle, and have since heard from many owners who have the same problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10781271, filed 2015-10, 3,500 miles

“I recently purchased a new/ never titled/ demo 2015 Chevrolet Colorado with luxury option package. Options included projector-type headlights. Headlights shine a straight horizontal beam of light about 40 inches off the roadway. Light below/ darkness above. The first time I drove at night I found the headlights totally inadequate! This is a safety issue. Returned to the dealer twice for readjustment with no improvement. Talked to the service manager which talked to the district manager. I asked for the lights to be replaced with the reflector type headlights which come on the base truck. …”

NHTSA complaint #10895531, filed 2016-08, 600 miles

“The auto headlight function changes the instrument panel lights to dim when driving. Example: at 4 o'clock pm your driving east. The sun is setting towards the west so the light sensor on the dash that controls the auto headlight function doesn't see the sun directly thinks it's dark outside and turns the headlights on. When this happens the instrument panel lights go dim because you have set the dim control the previous night to a lower level that is not bright and distracting to your night time driving. …”

NHTSA complaint #11089201, filed 2018-04, 14,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact previously received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V054000 (Steering), and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the recall repair was completed; however, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to maneuver. The power steering assist warning light illuminated. The contact turned off the vehicle, then opened and closed the driver’s side door and the steering wheel started to perform as designed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11532785, filed 2023-07, 110,372 miles

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Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202616%
202514%
2024119%
202397%
202212%
202111%
202033%
201932%
201832%
201731%
201641%
201541%
201225%
2011410%
201027%
200934%
200879%
20071914%
20063013%
20054914%
20044312%

Other parts of the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado

Steering
365 complaints
Electronic stability control
56 complaints
Electrical system
54 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
45 complaints
Engine
34 complaints
Other or unknown
25 complaints
Brakes
18 complaints
Air bags
12 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Suspension
5 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.

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