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2018 Chevrolet Colorado Engine Problems

Complaints
24about this part
Share
13%of 183 total for the year
Median mileage
31,200miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the engine of the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado, 13% of the 183 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,200 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“About a year ago, I started getting a slight shudder in my transmission so I took it to the dealer for repair. They couldn't get it to shudder. Several times I'll be driving down the road at or around 45mph and the truck will start shuddering so bad I feel like I have to pull off the road. Every time I take it to the dealer for repair I end up losing my truck for a day and they tell me they can find anything wrong even though this is a known issue and there is a TSB out to fix the issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11378045, filed 2020-12, 44,000 miles

“The torquer converter its the problem I find out a day on highway I was driving and the truck lose power it takes time to move to other gear and make a weird sound I take the truck to the chevy dealer and they just flush the transmission fluid and they said will fix the problem but after that get it worse it claps when put it in reverse or drive it use to shakes when you driving even at not high speed. The problem is not solve and the guy from the dealer told me gmc will not let them change the part is his own words. …”

NHTSA complaint #11244539, filed 2019-08, 5,000 miles

“I have a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado lt 4wd crew cab. Multiple times on a cold start the engine is misfiring. The check engine like comes on, the vsa, and t/c lights all come on and a notification on the dash saying stabilitrak is disabled. The vehicle shakes terribly. The check engine light will flash and then go solid. I am an automotive technician. I know that a misfire should set a hard DTC. When the vehicle is turned off and started several hours later there is no check engine light or any other light on. …”

NHTSA complaint #11152348, filed 2018-11, 18,000 miles

“This started about 3 months after I got the truck and has been doing it since. On three separate occasions, truck engine shut off after stopping then turning right on city and neighborhood streets. First time I pulled out on a road where the speed limit is 55 so I was lucky no one was behind me when the engine cut out. On the fourth occasion, truck shut off after backing up from parking spot and pushing on gas to go forward. No check engine lights, no noises or vibrations to tell me truck is going to shut off. I have to look at dash to see if it has gone black. …”

NHTSA complaint #11413117, filed 2021-04, 41,000 miles

“My Colorado has completely shut down/powered off when making a right hand turn. Twice now. I'll be coming to a complete stop, accelerating through the turn and then all of the sudden, without warning, the truck loses all power. No flashing dash, nothing. I have to coast to the shoulder of the road, turn on the hazards, put in park, and restart the vehicle. This has happened twice now. From some online forums I've read, the problem only seems to get worse and has happened to others around 30-40 MPH. My car is still under manufacturing warranty for another 500 or so miles. …”

NHTSA complaint #11362236, filed 2020-10, 35,400 miles

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Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026317%
2025311%
20242117%
20232115%
2022611%
20211924%
20202023%
20192013%
20182413%
20172612%
2016487%
2015347%
2012819%
201137%
2010517%
20091015%
2008810%
20071813%
2006198%
200572%
200472%

Other parts of the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado

Transmission and drivetrain
78 complaints
Other or unknown
36 complaints
Electrical system
34 complaints
Steering
18 complaints
Fuel system
14 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 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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