2015 Chevrolet Colorado steering problems
352 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado — 73% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Was traveling down the interstate at 75mph. The steering wheel jolted left and would not allow driver to turn the wheel back to the right causing a single vehicle accident. The vehicle left the roadway and hit the cable barrier in the median and traveled approximately 50 yards before stopping.”
filed Jul 28, 2026
“My 2015 Colorado has begun to periodically lose power steering. I have now several times been driving. I here a warning ding and a warning on the dash, then my power steering is completely gone. Steering becomes very difficult. This is a significant safety issue. Once I am able to safely pull out…”
filed Jul 8, 2026
“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The power steering failure warning light illuminated. The contact, who was a retired certified mechanic, diagnosed the vehicle with an electronic power…”
filed Jun 8, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Power steering assist may be lost due to a poor electrical connection within the steering…Campaign 21V213000 · Mar 25, 2021
- A poor electrical connection within the steering gear connector may cause a loss of power…Campaign 16V054000 · Feb 1, 2016
Steering problems in other Colorado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Colorado | 6 | 5% |
| 2023 Colorado | 6 | 5% |
| 2022 Colorado | 12 | 24% |
| 2021 Colorado | 10 | 14% |
| 2020 Colorado | 9 | 11% |
| 2019 Colorado | 21 | 14% |
| 2018 Colorado | 18 | 10% |
| 2017 Colorado | 19 | 9% |
| 2016 Colorado | 446 | 64% |
| 2012 Colorado | 5 | 12% |
| 2011 Colorado | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 Colorado | 3 | 4% |
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.