2019 Chevrolet Colorado Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 65about this part
- Share
- 43%of 150 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,400miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 65 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado, 43% of the 150 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,400 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving at different speeds I get a bad vibration. I have read where a lot of people have this problem with the Colorado. Dealer says to wait for a recall. I would like to have it repaired now. I paid over 30,000 for this vehicle and can't drive it the way I would like to. It will loosen every bolt on the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11170200, filed 2019-01, 23 miles“I experience harsh shifts from 1-2 gear and when downshifting 2-1. It jolts the whole truck. It sometimes randomly downshifts for no reason when I driving on the highway I am afraid that something is going to fail in the drivetrain when I'm driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11231901, filed 2019-07, 2,100 miles“. I was at the carwash vacuuming the truck while in drive when I got back to the passenger side to put the hose up, I reached in to remove my keys out of the ignition, and the truck rolled backwards, I ran to the driver side and the door knocked me to the ground and the 2019 colorada ran over my entire body from my feet to my face and head. I suffered a punctured lung and my pelvic bone is fractured in several places. All of this was caught on tape.”
NHTSA complaint #11206392, filed 2019-05, 7,000 miles“The transmission slips, bangs into gear when cold. The dealer is telling me this is normal, based from a bulletin from GM. I bought the truck with a 112 miles on it, the trasmission has slipped from the very first day.”
NHTSA complaint #11252545, filed 2019-08, 112 miles“Since shortly after purchasing the vehicle new, I have experienced hard shifting, slipping when accelerating, also experience rough idle at times.I have had the torque converter replaced but I still ha e the problem. I've even had the service manager ride with me and he stated he experienced the lugging sensation, and said it's normal, they still did nothing to help me, and this is noted on their service record! This vehicle has been in the shop several times for the same issue, and I get the same answer as they find nothing wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #11396385, filed 2021-02, 31,719 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11014622Mar 2, 2025This Preliminary information communicates Diagnostic aids for a no start or DTC'S following a transmission replacement
- 11014621Mar 2, 2025This Preliminary information communicates Diagnostic aids for a no start or DTC'S following a transmission replacement
- 11014353Feb 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares.
- 11014044Feb 3, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a delayed engagement into drive, shudder at a launch, or the…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011989Nov 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11011436Oct 10, 2024This Preliminary information communicates for Technicians installing a Service Replacement Transmission Assembly to contact Technical Assistance to make sure unit is not suspect…
- 11009756Sep 17, 2024This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 11% |
| 2025 | 3 | 11% |
| 2024 | 13 | 10% |
| 2023 | 9 | 7% |
| 2022 | 3 | 5% |
| 2021 | 13 | 16% |
| 2020 | 33 | 38% |
| 2019 | 65 | 43% |
| 2018 | 78 | 43% |
| 2017 | 107 | 50% |
| 2016 | 97 | 14% |
| 2015 | 45 | 9% |
| 2012 | 2 | 5% |
| 2011 | 2 | 5% |
| 2010 | 3 | 10% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 7 | 9% |
| 2007 | 8 | 6% |
| 2006 | 15 | 6% |
| 2005 | 27 | 8% |
| 2004 | 27 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado
24 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology