2015 Chevrolet Colorado Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 45about this part
- Share
- 9%of 498 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 45 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, 9% of the 498 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Key has been sticking in ignition, unable to remove. Ive kept the key in the ignition and the battery has needed jumped. Dealer tells me this is a very common problem on chevy colorados from 2015 and 2016 as I have now discovered on multiple chevy forums.”
NHTSA complaint #11399376, filed 2021-03, 45,000 miles“Back in early 2018 prior to my bumper to bumper expiring, I had the check power steering and stabilitrak come on on dic. I took it to dealer but they stated could not find any issues. This keeps happening but everytime I turn truck off and then back on as stated in owner's manual, problem goes away. More recent past week, it has been happenings again but more frequent to which at times, turning off and waiting then turning back on, the problem persists. …”
NHTSA complaint #11301842, filed 2020-01, 35,000 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“Purchased 2015 Colorado july 2015.we had it in for oil changes & a few times regarding hesitation of acceleration. Service techs did not type complaint when in for oil change only when brought in specifically for acceleration issue. They stated it was our fault we did not read the work order.it is not my job to read a work order it's the service techs job to enter every complaint or issue addressed by the customer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11053966, filed 2017-12, 10 miles“When starting up a hill, at a slow speed, the transmission, will hesitate, almost stop, until the gas pedal is pushed down to get the vehicle moving. This is an ongoing problem, I have been told by dealer, that the transmission is adapting to my driving style, and will soon improve.”
NHTSA complaint #10790182, filed 2015-11, 1,645 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11014044Feb 3, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a delayed engagement into drive, shudder at a launch, or the…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011989Nov 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11009756Sep 17, 2024This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 11008966Sep 9, 2024This technical bulletin provides a procedure for the techs to replace the forward check ball and separator plate if found the cause of the customers concern of No Forward Gear…
- 11006473Jul 30, 2024This technical bulletin provides a procedure for the techs to replace the forward check ball and separator plate if found the cause of the customers concern of No Forward Gear…
- 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…
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 2015 Chevrolet Colorado
365 complaintsElectronic stability control
56 complaintsElectrical system
54 complaintsEngine
34 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsBrakes
18 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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