2015 Chevrolet Colorado engine problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Since i've had my truck the passenger seat vibrates excessively while driving; the oil alert comes on even when there is oil, current oil change; seems to not have power, shifts hard. What's interesting is that these items come up when I searched on recalls. this truck is not driven hard... mehanic…”
filed Jun 6, 2026
“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated and failed to respond as needed. The vehicle gradually responded but failed to exceed 50 MPH. There was no warning light illuminated…”
filed Jan 22, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Colorado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Colorado | 3 | 11% |
| 2024 Colorado | 19 | 17% |
| 2023 Colorado | 20 | 15% |
| 2022 Colorado | 4 | 8% |
| 2021 Colorado | 17 | 24% |
| 2020 Colorado | 14 | 18% |
| 2019 Colorado | 20 | 14% |
| 2018 Colorado | 23 | 13% |
| 2017 Colorado | 26 | 12% |
| 2016 Colorado | 47 | 7% |
| 2012 Colorado | 8 | 19% |
| 2011 Colorado | 3 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.