2015 Chevrolet Colorado Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

34Engine complaints

7%Of all 483 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

STEERING349 · 72.3%

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)56 · 11.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM49 · 10.1%

POWER TRAIN43 · 8.9%

ENGINE34 · 7%

Share of the 483 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR…”NHTSA complaint 11121713 — filed 08/22/2018

“HESITATES DURING ACCELERATION. I HAVE REVIEWED NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ONLINE WITH SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION THE ENGINE HESITATES AROUND 2000 RPM. IT…”NHTSA complaint 11109531 — filed 07/04/2018

“PURCHASED 2015 COLORADO JULY 2015.WE HAD IT IN FOR OIL CHANGES & A FEW TIMES REGARDING HESITATION OF ACCELERATION. SERVICE TECHS DID NOT TYPE COMPLAINT…”NHTSA complaint 11053966 — filed 12/11/2017

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado: 34 of 483 complaints on file (7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado have in total?

483 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 16 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.