2026 Chevrolet Colorado Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 17%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado, 17% of the 18 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.
“The vehicle developed a rapid and moderate shudder followed by Check Engine , Service Traction Control , Service ESC messages and associated icons on the driver display. The shudder happened a second time within approximately 30 seconds and the engine lost power followed by Reduced Power Warning message. I engaged the emergency flashers and limped to the nearest side road. I had to stop on the road because of no shoulder. I waited there while assessing the situation and eventually was able to drive the short distance home. I disconnected the battery to reset the PCM. …”
NHTSA complaint #11768684, filed 2026-10“Component: Drivetrain, brake, and engine management systems repeatedly fail in a coordinated pattern, with multiple warning indicators activating simultaneously and sudden unintended deceleration occurring without warning. Vehicle available for inspection. Safety risk: Most recent failure occurred at highway speed with family including passengers in the vehicle. Without warning, the vehicle decelerated abruptly while multiple dashboard warnings activated at once. …”
NHTSA complaint #11742259, filed 2026-06“ECM Engine Control Module TCM Transmission Range Sensor TCM Transmission Control Module While driving in a 45 MPH speed zone in heavy traffic, the vehicle suddenly lost power and abruptly slowed down causing a number of other vehicles to have to break and swerve . Problem confirmed through ONSTAR Diagnosis As of this date, the GM dealer has not confirmed the problem. No other inspections have been confirmed. there were no warnings prior to the event.”
NHTSA complaint #11706928, filed 2025-12Related service bulletins
- 11035676Aug 4, 2026Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition in which the oil filter was not adequately tightened. Dealers are to check and tighten the oil filter if found to be loose.
- 11035019Jul 15, 2026Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition where coolant leaks from the radiator hose quick connect at the radiator inlet. This special coverage covers the condition…
- 11020254May 7, 2025This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in…
- 11019503Apr 18, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on vehicles outside of a California Emissions State who move to and register their vehicle in a California…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 17% |
| 2025 | 3 | 11% |
| 2024 | 21 | 17% |
| 2023 | 21 | 15% |
| 2022 | 6 | 11% |
| 2021 | 19 | 24% |
| 2020 | 20 | 23% |
| 2019 | 20 | 13% |
| 2018 | 24 | 13% |
| 2017 | 26 | 12% |
| 2016 | 48 | 7% |
| 2015 | 34 | 7% |
| 2012 | 8 | 19% |
| 2011 | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 | 5 | 17% |
| 2009 | 10 | 15% |
| 2008 | 8 | 10% |
| 2007 | 18 | 13% |
| 2006 | 19 | 8% |
| 2005 | 7 | 2% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2026 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology