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2017 Chevrolet Colorado Electrical System Problems

NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026

39Electrical System complaints
18.3%Of all 213 complaints
#2Most-reported category

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

How electrical system ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN101 · 47.4%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM39 · 18.3%
ENGINE26 · 12.2%
Unspecified / other24 · 11.3%
STEERING19 · 8.9%

Share of the 213 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado overview page.

What owners report

“FIRST ITEM: WHEN TRUCK IS PUT INTO PARK, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AND THE KEY IS NOT ABLE TO BE TAKEN OUT OF THE…”NHTSA complaint 11395783 — filed 02/11/2021
“HVAC TEMPRETURE CONTROL KNOB WHEN SET TO HEAT OR AUTO FUNCTION ON HIGH BLOWS COLD AIR!”NHTSA complaint 11372678 — filed 11/02/2020
“IM HAVING TROUBLES WITH THE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM OF MY 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO, 4X4 V6. THE SCREEN IS OFF, AND THE TURN SIGNALS DOES NOT MAKE…”NHTSA complaint 11364750 — filed 10/16/2020

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Electrical System complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado have electrical system problems?

Electrical System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado: 39 of 213 complaints on file (18.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado have in total?

213 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 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.