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SteeringPart report

2018 Chevrolet Colorado Steering Problems

Complaints
18about this part
Share
10%of 183 total for the year
Median mileage
9,242miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the steering of the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado, 10% of the 183 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,242 miles.

Example complaints

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

“While the vehicle is in motion I get e rattle thought my steering column down into my peddle,. I cann fell the rattle through the intermediate steering shaft. It happens alot more on rough roads, for example my drive way is gravel, everytime I come home into my driveway I feel the rattle. It doesn't feel like my tires, bur more so my whole steering shaft. You can also see the shake in the steering wheel if you look closely at it. I have addressed this with my dealership and told them I don't feel comfortable driving it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11220551, filed 2019-06, 300 miles

“While driving, specifically when making turns at various speeds, the steering wheel would get jammed up and be almost impossible to turn back to complete a turn/get straightened out. Happens on both left and right turns. First happened about 2 weeks ago, just one time while exiting my driveway. I turned the engine off and back on and it seemed to go away. It is now very clear that it is mechanical in nature, somewhere close to the steering wheel in the console. I have an appointment next week with the dealership, I will update with the findings.”

NHTSA complaint #11279085, filed 2019-11, 49,000 miles

“Upon accelerating the vehicle onto a 3 lane road, all warning lights came on in the vehicle. A warning message presented on the dashboard stating engine power reduction and then the vehicle shut down completely while moving. The engine shut off and the vehicle would not disengage from park. Vehicle had to be towed from the location. At the dealership, the dealer informed me the engine throttle body and intake tube duct hose should be replaced. He also informed me GM is aware of this issue with the vehicle and has not developed a permanent fix for the issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11102188, filed 2018-06, 5,096 miles

“I just left work, my truck was parked for 8, hrs. After 3, minutes of driving the service stability track light came on. After a couple mins. I turned down a major highway and then the following warning lights came on: check engine, low fuel ( it was half full), traction control, drive with caution, strearing assist off. The electrical panel went crazy and I lost power to the engine. I pulled over and called chevy roadside assist. They towed the truck to cox Chevrolet, where I purchased the vehicle brand new only a year ago. They could not duplicate the issue and I had to drive it back home. …”

NHTSA complaint #11230291, filed 2019-07, 23,000 miles

“Steering wheel constantly shakes and veers on roadway dealer changed torque converter but issue still. Happens while driving anywhere from 35 MPH to 70 MPH city street or highway does not make a difference feels like steering control could be lost while driving”

NHTSA complaint #11310096, filed 2020-02, 15,100 miles

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Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026422%
202465%
202375%
20221221%
20211013%
20201011%
20192215%
20181810%
2017199%
201646465%
201536573%
2012512%
201112%
200834%
200732%
2006104%
200541%
200462%

Other parts of the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado

Transmission and drivetrain
78 complaints
Other or unknown
36 complaints
Electrical system
34 complaints
Engine
24 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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