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2018 Chevrolet Colorado Engine Problems

5
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 5 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

What owners report

  • check engine · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi5

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 27, 2019 · 25,000 miles

    Engine

    A faulty engine block heater caused the engine compartment to catch fire while the truck was parked, turned off and the factory installed engine block heater was plugged in.

    Fire reported

    ODI 11288644

  • January 17, 2019 · 14,000 miles

    Body · Engine · Unknown Or Other

    Takata recalls hear water rush with a gurgle noise from dashboard this happens when taking off from a stop. Also when the vehicle is in drive with the foot on the brakes it makes loud noise then jumps. Also paint on hood has fisheyes the truck also idols high when starting up.

    ODI 11173429

  • November 16, 2018 · 18,000 miles

    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

  • June 14, 2018 · 5,096 miles

    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

  • February 6, 2018 · 5,000 miles

    Engine

    While driving home, yellow check engine light came on & i noticed reduction of oil pressure. Parked in driveway, shut off engine, went inside. Upon returning, noticed significant amount of oil on driveway. Dipstick showed no oil. Towed to dealership. They verified leaking came from defective oil cooler line hose. Waited several days for replacement part. This is a new 2018 colorado z71 with only 5k miles on engine.…

    ODI 11072184