2018 Chevrolet Colorado Power Train Problems
- 22
- 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 22 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- feels like · 5 records
- torque converter · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 19 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Some time it feels as if you are riding on the rumble strips on shoulder of the road and some times it shifts pretty hard the rumble can happen at anytime
ODI 11296851
Power Train
The truck's drivetrain/transmission constantly shakes, shutters while driving. It happens periodically throughout the rpm ranges.
ODI 11280470
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet colorado. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle lost power, downshifted, decelerated to 20 mph, and the brake lights went out. The contact pulled into a ditch to avoid a semi truck behind his vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called ressler motors at [redacted] (located at [redacted], bozeman, mt 59718) and was informed to bring the…
ODI 11268871
Power Train
When coming to stop from any speed the truck downshift hard that it feels like you've been hit from behind. Also when using remote start and you put the key in the ignition and turn it on the transmission does a little jump like the truck is going into gear. We have taken it in for repairs 3 times and the last time we were told the issue could not be fix and that it was normal.
ODI 11242981
Power Train
The transmission has a very hard down shift when coming to a stop. Almost feels like you've been hit from behind. The faster you were going before stopping the harder it downshifts. When taking vehicle in we were told there is no fix for this. Also when using remote start once you put the key in the transmission jumps. We were told not to bring the truck back for this issue.
ODI 11255607
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
2018 colorado develops a shutter when moving up an incline from speeds of 45 to 60 mph on highways. Truck has 33,000 miles 10,000 miles i placed on the truck the remainder was while the truck was part of a fleet. Just noticed this shutter at 32,000 miles. Though it was tires , but turned out not to be the issue.
ODI 11265266
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Truck shakes at speeds above 55 mph. At 65 mph my phone will fly off the magnet mount on the windshield; water and ice shake as if boiling at 70 mph and above. Sometimes the vehicle feels like it is coming apart it shakes so hard. When the vehicle was two months old it stopped on a city street in arlington va and was undriveable. After a timeout period of 10-15 minutes it was driveable but at 10 mph it whined as if…
ODI 11220027
Power Train
Chevrolet colorado shaking and shuttering violently while drving. Extremely dangerous. Chevrolet is not listening to all the complaints. Are they waiting on a dangerous deadly accident before they acknowledge and recall the vehicle and repair this dangerous situation!
ODI 11217524
Power Train
Hard shifting when you accelerate in the first two gear and hard downshifting when stopping.
ODI 11204041
Power Train
Hard/rough shifting up in gears and same down shifting in gears. Shaking/jerking/shuddering at speeds apx. 20-70 mph. Transmission can down shift so hard, at times, it feels like someone hit your from behind. Wants to stall/slip shifting up in gears. Seems to have too much free play in driveline while sitting still shifting from drive to reverse. Makes a clunk sound.
ODI 11186364
Power Train
Shutters and shakes for long periods while driving. Growls and makes a low rumbling while shaking the entire truck. During this vibration which happens all the time its hard to hear the person talking next to you or the radio if its on low. Took to dealer and they said they all do that; it's common with these; nothing to do.
ODI 11243131
Power Train
Noticed a "shuddering" in the transmission during light acceleration between 40-60mph around 1500rpm. Whole truck vibrates like you are driving over rumble strips. Only 4150 miles on the truck!
ODI 11173850
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Purchased new chevy colorado 4x4 extended cab with 3.6-liter v6, transmission 8-speed model 8l45. Transmission developed shudder during light throttle acceleration between 30 and 70 mph. Shudder is cyclic lasting 4 - 12 seconds, reaccurring 45 - 90 seconds. Shudder feels similiar to driving over mild rumble strips or rough pavement. First notice transmission problem around 1200 mile mark, total mileage on vehice as…
ODI 11195542
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet colorado. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle vibrated without warning. The vehicle was taken to bell chevrolet inc [redacted], located at [redacted], sistersville, wv 26175) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be flushed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 25,000.
ODI 11183479
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet colorado. While approaching a stop, the vehicle downshifted without warning. The failure occurred intermittently. Bob hook chevrolet ([redacted], louisville, ky 40218, [redacted]) diagnosed and repaired the torque converter and changed the fluid, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,000.
ODI 11191298
Engine · Power Train
I have a 2018 chevrolet colorado lt 4wd crew cab. Multiple times on a cold start the engine is misfiring. The check engine like comes on, the vsa, and t/c lights all come on and a notification on the dash saying stabilitrak is disabled. The vehicle shakes terribly. The check engine light will flash and then go solid. I am an automotive technician. I know that a misfire should set a hard dtc. When the vehicle is…
ODI 11152348
Power Train
When the truck is put in auto 4wd mode while parked, instead of the 4wd engaging as necessary, it engages immediately upon motion. This makes the auto 4wd option obsolete.this was first noticed when i used 4wd auto mode for the first time in october 2018. I've notified the dealer but they don't seem to think anything is wrong or not functioning properly.
ODI 11182845
Power Train
My vehicle shakes and shutters when accelerating. I have brought it to chevrolet of wesley chapel fl 3 times for the same problem. The proceeded to do a "flush" and have replaced the torque converter.
ODI 11142091
Power Train
Chevy colorado a bad vibration in drivetrain. Took truck to dealer who said it was torque converter problem. It has been at dealer for 9 days because they are doing 9 vehicles a day for this problem. Supposedly they are going to change torque convertor, others they just change the oil in torque convertor. This is done approxmately 9 times a week at this one dealer, ross downing in hammond, la. This is the 8sp trans.…
ODI 11131773
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Upon accelerating the vehicle onto a [redacted], all warning lights came on in the vehicle. A warning message presented on the dashboard stating "engine power reduction" and then the vehicle shut down completely while moving. The engine shut off and the vehicle would not disengage from park. Vehicle had to be towed from the location. At the dealership, the dealer informed me the engine throttle body and intake tube…
ODI 11102188
Power Train
Transmission has horrible shifting. Hard shifting at low speeds and when decelerating (feels like i was rear ended). Torque converter was replaced. From low speed, it doesn't downshift to accelerate unless the pedal is floored. Also, there is hesitation/pedal lag from a standstill, which makes it unpredictable when trying to pull into traffic. That part is a real safety convern.
ODI 11242433
Power Train · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
I had truck stationary parked on a slight incline on a dirt road for about 5 minutes when i heard a odd sound like "arrrrr clunk" and my car rolled down a hill. I had my car on park while on 4low with the engine off. I did not have my parking brake on though but the incline was so slight i feel i did not need it. My truck was not loaded with any extra weight or anything to cause it to roll down the hill. I truly…
2 injuries
ODI 11044550