2017 Chevrolet Colorado Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 216 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado, 1% of the 216 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,900 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.
“I own a 2017 chevy Colorado z71 4x4. Once back on the highway after off-roading on the beach, while forward driving at roughly 50 MPH I ran over a chopped piece of fire wood in the road. The piece of wood contacted the skid plate, which then collapsed the hollow skid plate bracket welded to the front cross section/axle of the chassis, which then flattened into the plastic power steering module(s) connected to the electric power steering (eps) rack. …”
NHTSA complaint #11053516, filed 2017-12, 11,000 miles“While accelerating on the freeway from approximately 65mph, the stability control system engaged and took control of the acceleration of the vehicle. Roads were dry without ice, snow or rain. The stability control reduced power until the engine died even while pressing the accelerator to the floor. The engine would not restart for approximately 5 minutes. This occurred 3 times on different interstates on a trip. We were forced to carefully move to the right shoulder while our vehicle was slowing until the engine died. My wife and I were lucky we were not involved in a serious accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #11172408, filed 2019-01, 17,900 miles“Power steering would go out at ant time and then it would start working at different times.would have an audible alarm service power steering would come on the display and my ABS and brake light would turn on.almost wrecked on 3 different occasions because of the loss and then working of the steering”
NHTSA complaint #11150689, filed 2018-11, 42,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 36 | 5% |
| 2015 | 56 | 11% |
| 2012 | 5 | 12% |
| 2011 | 2 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado
107 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsExterior 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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