2018 Chevrolet Colorado Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 183 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado, 2% of the 183 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,500 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.
“We reported issues with our thermostat to our dealer back in September of 2022. The vehicle would not defrost or heat. We were then told the thermostat required replacements but there was no part in existence and they would notify us when it became available. After following up numerous times with no actionable timeline from the dealer we consulted with a secondary mechanic who confirmed the issue was related to a thermostat sensor malfunction and would require a replacement thermostat. …”
NHTSA complaint #11502221, filed 2023-01Related service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This 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.
- 11006511Jul 31, 2024This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10249949Jan 17, 2024This technical bulletin advises the technician of possible concerns caused by failed or incorrectly installed parts that may cause the battery positive cable to contact the water…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2025 | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 5% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 7 | 3% |
| 2005 | 12 | 3% |
| 2004 | 26 | 7% |
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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