2018 Chevrolet Colorado engine problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Crankshaft Position Tone Wheel delaminated, mechanic changed it out and not sure what they did with it. Stalled vehicle on uphill passing lane during rush hour traffic, cars where inches from me as they passed at 65-70 mph, I called 911 and had a state trooper come and direct traffic. Joe's Garage…”
filed Sep 14, 2026
“While driving at normal and safe highway speeds, without warning (no audible or visual warning from the vehicle information display) my vehicle experienced engine lockout, loss of all non-electric power, and no control over vehicle speed. A few seconds after loss, the information display did show a…”
filed Aug 2, 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 | 21 | 17% |
| 2023 Colorado | 21 | 16% |
| 2022 Colorado | 6 | 11% |
| 2021 Colorado | 18 | 24% |
| 2020 Colorado | 17 | 20% |
| 2019 Colorado | 20 | 13% |
| 2017 Colorado | 26 | 12% |
| 2016 Colorado | 48 | 7% |
| 2015 Colorado | 34 | 7% |
| 2012 Colorado | 8 | 19% |
| 2011 Colorado | 3 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.