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2019 Chevrolet Colorado Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 150 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado, most often about the transmission (43% of complaints, typically around 5,500 miles). It is 8th of 23 Colorado model years by number of complaints.

Complaints150
Recalls0
Crashes reported6
Fires reported4
Injuries reported121 death reported

Most common 2019 Chevrolet Colorado problems

  1. Transmission

    65 complaints · 43%

    Half of these problems showed up before 5,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.

    At highway speeds of about 60-65 MPH the transmission in my 2019 Colorado zr2 v6 automatic (the truck has only 5700 miles on it) has a shudder or shaking problem which shakes the whole truck. It also causes a loud low frequency booming noise. When it started happening it was alarming.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 5,700 miles
    The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle jerked abnormally. The contact stated that when the gear shifter was shifted from park to drive, the vehicle jerked excessively. In addition, the contact stated that while driving uphill, the transmission was slipping. The…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2024, at 5,100 miles

  2. Electrical

    24 complaints · 16%

    Half of these problems showed up before 21,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.

    2019 chevy Colorado with 13125 miles driving st rt 45 lisbon ohio 40 - 45 MPH up slight grade, noticed / smelled smoke in console area between seats, tried to do minor acceleration to get over slight grade and the engine died. Pulled into parking lot to stop and no brakes no power steering ,tried emergency brake still…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 13,125 miles
    The gas tank/gauge will be on "full", then-while driving, the gas gauge will go to "e" and the dash will alert you as to no fuel. Upon taking this vehicle to the dealer the first time, the dealer could find no issues through the computer. The "second" occurrence-the vehicle was taken to a different dealer, and they…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 5,000 miles

  3. Engine

    23 complaints · 15%

    Half of these problems showed up before 39,000 miles.

    The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, there was smoke coming from the front windshield. The vehicle was pulled over, opened the hood and let the vehicle sit for a while. The vehicle was taken to the arcadia Chevrolet buick located at (210 s brevard ave, arcadia…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 38,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the temperature gauge would not operate and the engine light would remain illuminated. Also, the transmission had intermittently experienced slipping. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2022, at 40,000 miles

  4. Steering

    22 complaints · 15%

    Half of these problems showed up before 16,000 miles.

    I came up to a two lane city street, four way stop intersection and stopped. I turned my steering wheel to the right (in order to make a right hand turn) and stepped on the gas. The vehicle turned to the left, out into the intersection, instead of right. The steering stayed locked to the left and would not turn in in…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 15,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that after driving approximately 65 MPH and then with the vehicle being idle, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The power steering assist warning light illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle to regain power steering…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2022, at 8,000 miles

  5. Other or unspecified

    20 complaints · 13%

    I was driving on highway when I noticed several people passing me on the right and pointing down at my truck. I remember my truck had slowed down and when I went to press on the gas and move to the right lane to pull over it did not respond. I then noticed smoke filling the cabin that was coming from underneath and up…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2021, at 14,000 miles

  6. Fuel system

    11 complaints · 7%

    Parts named most often: carburetor system.

    The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a fuel leak at the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (1205 price rd se, albany, or 97322) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel tank leak was due to road debris which punctured the fuel tank.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 24,000 miles
    The gas tank/gauge will be on "full", then-while driving, the gas gauge will go to "e" and the dash will alert you as to no fuel. Upon taking this vehicle to the dealer the first time, the dealer could find no issues through the computer. The "second" occurrence-the vehicle was taken to a different dealer, and they…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 5,000 miles

  7. Brakes

    9 complaints · 6%

    Half of these problems showed up before 17,000 miles.

    2019 chevy Colorado with 13125 miles driving st rt 45 lisbon ohio 40 - 45 MPH up slight grade, noticed / smelled smoke in console area between seats, tried to do minor acceleration to get over slight grade and the engine died. Pulled into parking lot to stop and no brakes no power steering ,tried emergency brake still…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 13,125 miles
    The brakes and rotors in the rear of the truck were grinding at 21k miles. Brought it to dealership at 23k miles and had to replace rear brake pads and rotors.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 21,000 miles

  8. Suspension

    4 complaints · 3%

    The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the rear end of the vehicle was making abnormal roaring sounds and the vehicle was shuddering. Additionally, the contact stated while accelerating from a complete stop, the transmission would shift hard. There were no…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2022, at 9,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2019 Chevrolet Colorado recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado?
By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (65 complaints, typically around 5,500 miles); electrical (24 complaints, typically around 21,000 miles); engine (23 complaints, typically around 39,000 miles).
How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2019 a bad year for the Chevrolet Colorado?
It is 8th of 23 Colorado model years by number of complaints, with 150 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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