2021 Chevrolet Colorado steering problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am reporting a serious safety defect involving my 2021 Chevrolet vehicle. While driving, multiple warnings appeared including “Service Power Steering,” “Steering Assist is Reduced,” “Service ESC,” and “Service Battery Charging System.” The vehicle then lost steering assist, braking performance…”
filed May 29, 2026
“The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while attempting to make a right turn from a traffic light, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact depressed the brake pedal the vehicle started operating as…”
filed Jan 13, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Colorado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Colorado | 6 | 5% |
| 2023 Colorado | 6 | 5% |
| 2022 Colorado | 12 | 24% |
| 2020 Colorado | 9 | 11% |
| 2019 Colorado | 21 | 14% |
| 2018 Colorado | 18 | 10% |
| 2017 Colorado | 19 | 9% |
| 2016 Colorado | 446 | 64% |
| 2015 Colorado | 352 | 73% |
| 2012 Colorado | 5 | 12% |
| 2011 Colorado | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 Colorado | 3 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 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.