2017 Chevrolet Colorado Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 216 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado, 1% of the 216 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,500 miles. 2 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.
“I was turning into an apartment complex parking lot in noted vehicle when the vehicle suddenly accelerated sending me into the side of the apartment building. I was in the process of applying the brake when this occurred. There was no time to react or avoid the side of building and I incurred damage to both my vehicle and the side of the building.”
NHTSA complaint #11288422, filed 2019-12, 19,000 miles“Upper control arm, right hand side, went bad and needed replacement in under 20,000 miles. Detected with a clunking noise, and confirmed when I went in for alignment. It was replaced before it broke, but a broken control arm is a major safety risk.”
NHTSA complaint #11244393, filed 2019-08, 20,000 miles“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 2020-09Related service bulletins
- 11015382Feb 20, 2025This informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to remove the paint stain that may present itself under the shipping film.
- 11014171Jan 31, 2025This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
- 11014238Jan 30, 2025This warranty administration service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 11011704Nov 7, 2024This informational bulletin provides technicians and dealership personnel with spray-in bed liner general information and repair procedures.
- 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.
- 11010546Oct 7, 2024This informational bulletin provides technicians and dealership personnel with spray-in bed liner general information and repair procedures.
- 11010493Oct 5, 2024This warranty administration service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 11009764Sep 21, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 7 | 6% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 3 | 5% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 9 | 1% |
| 2015 | 8 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 7% |
| 2011 | 2 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 9 | 6% |
| 2006 | 15 | 6% |
| 2005 | 19 | 5% |
| 2004 | 61 | 17% |
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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