2017 Chevrolet Colorado Power Train Problems
- 43
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 43 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- torque converter · 8 records
- rumble strips · 6 records
- automatic transmission · 5 records
- miles hour · 5 records
- reduced power · 4 records
- wheel drive · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 32 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
When driving at low speeds my 8 speed auto transmission - clunks or thuds - specially from 1st - 2nd - its sounds like a bang - took it to dealer - said chevy knows about it - but there is no fix yet.....great!
ODI 11103818
Power Train
At 21000 miles felt like driving over rumble strips and tach would move in cruise. Dealer flushed trans. 4 months later at 29000 miles same problem but now shifting hard noticed during acceleration and deceleration. Changed out converter and flush. Now 3 months later and only 2500 miles later it has started all over again. So back to the dealer i will go. Am starting to regret buying a chevy instead of staying with…
ODI 11162161
Power Train
I have had repeated issues with the transmission and the transmission will not shift out of 5th gear when in tow mode and when towing load under specifications. I have started the lemon law process but the manufacturer has denied my claim as of today.
ODI 11131491
Power Train
8-speed automatic transmission in indecisive when it comes to shifting between lower gears while driving. Transmission making clunking "thud" sound when shifting out of park and into reverse. Gear hunting experienced at lower speeds and gears while vehicle attempts shifting.
ODI 11097918
Power Train
8 speed automatic transmission - rough shifting, usually when driving between 40 and 60 miles per hour. Truck intermittently feels like it is riding over rumble strips. Transmission seems to be hunting. Possible issue with torque converter.
ODI 11111647
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
In cold temperatures that the northern states experience (around 4 degrees f) the truck will intermittently die in the middle of the road while driving. Complete power loss with no warning, which seems to happen at any time. When the weather is above 10f consistently it seems there are no issues. Extremely dangerous and can leave you suddenly without power while driving.
ODI 11060885
Power Train
The problem with my chevrolet colorado 2017 truck started with when the new truck barley had under 200 miles on its odometer. The issue is the truck starts to vibrated at a speed of 50-55 mph like if you are going thru speed bumps and the noise stops when you go over 60 miles per hour. I have done a simple 20 minute reserch and have found out that there are other individuals that have had the same issue with their…
ODI 11055431
Power Train
At 1400 miles truck started a heavy pulsating vibration between 50 and 55 miles per hour. Took it to myrtle beach chevrolet where they balanced the tires. It did not fix the truck. Still vibrating now starting at 20 miles per hour. Severe pulsating vibration at 55 miles per hour. Going back to the shop next week
ODI 11045294
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
When automatic transmission downshifts into 1st gear coming to a stop, it lunges forward. If when nosing into a parking space with any kind of pole or vehicle directly in front of my truck, not leaving enough space my truck would hit whatever. When driving slowly with my 8 speed automatic transmission sometimes it rattles as if i am on a rumble strip and sometimes it just clunks or thuds. This and other shift issues…
ODI 11154766
Power Train
After about 600-700 miles on new vehicle, after truck sits overnight when first started you could feel what seems to be the the torque converter was engaging as it the transmission had lost pressure. Then while driving anywhere between 40-65mph converter seem to be unlocking and locking which cause a very bad shutter as if you were driving over bricks, and then when coming to a stop the transmission down shifted…
ODI 11056078
Power Train
My truck was parked inside my garage the whole night. The following morning i noticed 2 areas on my garage floor underneath the vehicle fresh liquid. I touched to check what they are and i confirmed by the appearance and smell that they are oil. I crawled underneath my truck to check which part they are coming from. I saw one area on the front right axle oil leaking.i also took pictures of the leaking oil.i bought…
ODI 11024533
Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet colorado. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle accelerated and jerked. Additionally, the brakes were applied, but failed to respond and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. In addition, the contact heard an abnormal scratching noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken several times to gilroy chevrolet ([redacted], gilroy, ca…
ODI 11113110
Power Train
My complaint along with thousands of other chevy colorado and gmc canyon owners is the lack of a 4wd indicator reminder light in the gauge cluster. It seems that gm decided that just a tiny led light which is basically impossible to even see in daytime was enough. The only thing that comes up on the dash is a message that reads "shift in progress" but no other indicator to let you know that the transfer case has in…
ODI 11023887
Power Train
I am writing this after another chevy colorado owner posted about this. I have the same issue. Their complaint is #11023887. There is no indicator on the dash that shows when the vehicle is in [redacted]. The only indicator is a small led light on the knob that is partially hidden by the steering wheel. This is a hazard, because this is a prime location for a knee to hit the knob, turning the four wheel drive system…
ODI 11024042
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Air conditioning is intermittent/blows warm/emits fog from vents. The dealer says no fix available yet cites per doc id:5125499.says engineering is studying problem. Mine stops working-blows warm with in 1/2 hour. Also in stop/go traffic the transmission downshifts abruptly and causes truck to accelerate forward-have to apply brakes hard to avoid collision. Dealer says can not repeat but shifting is consistently…
ODI 11124106
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Suspension
Fuel pump weld crack, service 4wd message displayed, clunking in rear end all dismissed repeatedly from dealership i purchased my vehicle from. I bought this truck new off the lot which has been in the shop in excess of 10 times for multiple issues. The 4x4 started november 2017 i was told it was because we were having abnormally cold weather and it would come out of it. It has been in multiple times since then and…
2 injuries
ODI 11180051
Power Train
I have a 2017 colorado z71. I bought it specifically so that both my wife and i could use it as necessary, (being of quite small stature she is unable to drive a full size pick up) however, due to the following ongoing issues she has yet to agree to drive it out of concern for her safety. It presented with what have become chronic transmission problems immediately after purchase. I have returned it to the dealer…
ODI 11287394
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Chevy shake!.. Been expericing a heavy shake/vibration speeds over 45mph, in city.. More so on highway travel, look up several complaints about the colorado and all pretty much have the same problem? Gm did not issue a recall on these trucks..however its off the two year warranty. I did do research assume it the driveshaft, wheel balance transmission, the list goes on. Gm dealers know of the,problem, but decline to…
ODI 11301930