2017 Chevrolet Colorado Engine Problems

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

26Engine complaints

12.2%Of all 213 complaints

#3Most-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

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

“I HAVE A 2017 CHEVY COLORADO DIESEL WITH APPROXIMATELY 50,000 MILES WHERE THE DIESEL PARTICULATE SENSOR CONSTANTLY FAILS. I HAD IT REPLACED FOR THE 4TH…”NHTSA complaint 11399346 — filed 03/05/2021

“WHEN DRIVING TRANSMISSION SHIFTING PROBLEMS, SUDDENLY CHANGING GEARS. JUST A FEW, I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER ON 1/14/2021, FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND…”NHTSA complaint 11389711 — filed 01/25/2021

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25-50 MPH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DOORS UNLOCKED INDEPENDENTLY, AND THE…”NHTSA complaint 11322984 — filed 05/01/2020

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado: 26 of 213 complaints on file (12.2%). 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 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.