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2017 Chevrolet Colorado Air bags Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
4%of 216 total for the year
Median mileage
31,810miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the air bags of the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado, 4% of the 216 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,810 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“Front left airbag impact sensor is faulty after less than three years of ownership. Not covered under warranty because of the miles driven, and over $900 to repair at the dealership has left me driving without a functional airbag sensor for over a year.”

NHTSA complaint #11403109, filed 2021-03, 40,000 miles

“Performed a full pre-repair scan Health Check with the GM GDS2 scan tool. Fifty-three fault codes were reported through 11 modules via Automotive electronics is one of the major problems in this areas. Understanding the control buses that have replaced wiring looms in vehicles. CAN bus is the most important of these – but many vehicles now use both CAN and LIN buses for cost reasons. Solutions for both areas. at this time—recommendations and fault codes are listed below. …”

NHTSA complaint #11444774, filed 2021-12, 31,810 miles

“Front Passenger airbag always showing it is OFF whether someone is sitting in seat or not. The dealer wouldn't fix this unless I paid a diagnostic fee of $185. Also Radio infotainment system doesn't respond to touch, however it has a mind of its own, blaring radio volume up and changing channels on its own. Very distressing and distracting while driving. Also a $185 diagnostic for looking at this as well. I had purchased an extended warranty and extended maintenance agreement. …”

NHTSA complaint #11566345, filed 2024-01

“Insurance claims representative informed me that steering wheel air bag didn't deploy when I wrecked 2017 Chevy Colorado. I suffered multiple injuries. Broken ribs, broken sternum, broken femur in 2 places, concussion,lung collapsed. No warnings no message. I'm gonna email the insurance company and ask them to report it to the Chevy company and file a police report since they are in possession of our truck which they haven't settled yet 2 months. Truck was total loss. Insurance company has it at their facility in Culpeper”

NHTSA complaint #11526413, filed 2023-06

“For a while now, my truck has been aggressively shaking when I hit highway speeds so I've spent money getting balances and alignments and tires to try and fix the issue, but nothing works. I've also been having acceleration issues, but when I take it to a shop to be looked at, nobody can find the problem. Then a few days ago, I was on the highway doing around 65 or so in the rain and it did its usual shaking. I lost control, the truck spun out and hit the wall. The cop came and asked if my truck had been doing any shaking. I told him yes... …”

NHTSA complaint #11353436, filed 2020-09

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202616%
202411%
202212%
202168%
202011%
201932%
201874%
201794%
2016101%
2015122%
2012921%
20111024%
2010414%
200969%
20081417%
2007129%
2006177%
2005339%
2004298%

Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado

Transmission and drivetrain
107 complaints
Electrical system
41 complaints
Engine
26 complaints
Other or unknown
24 complaints
Steering
19 complaints
Fuel system
16 complaints
Brakes
12 complaints
Seat belts
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Electronic stability control
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 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