2018 Chevrolet Colorado Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 183 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado, 2% of the 183 complaints for this model year.
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.
“There are these New headlights that are LED and White and they are far to bright for oncoming traffic to the point that I see black spots that block the view of the road. To be clear they are not on my vehicle specifically, but a ton of the newer vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #11761266, filed 2026-09“Rear back up camera at night is extremely bright and blinding to driver. Makes it useless at night and dangerous. There's no way to lower brightness setting for night time back up moves. I've seen many complaints on this. We owners shouldn't have to pay to have this fix.”
NHTSA complaint #11628121, filed 2024-12“He wiring harness to the 4wd kept coming on which wouldn’t allow me to ingage. Mountain Chevy citified mechanic found a chafing on the wiring harness. After filing it my truck started to light up like a Christmas tree, Stability service, trailer brake service, Locker service, Power streering service and they done turn off. Which is caused by more chafing wires that are to close to components of the engine bay getting to hot. Now my power steering turns off and when driving the truck it kicks on and make me loose control of the vehicle. Big diffect on Chevys manufacturing this vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11559139, filed 2023-12Related service bulletins
- 11014170Jan 27, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines.
- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 11 | 9% |
| 2023 | 9 | 7% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 5% |
| 2011 | 4 | 10% |
| 2010 | 2 | 7% |
| 2009 | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 | 7 | 9% |
| 2007 | 19 | 14% |
| 2006 | 30 | 13% |
| 2005 | 49 | 14% |
| 2004 | 43 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado
78 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsEngine
24 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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