2018 Chevrolet Colorado Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 176 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado overview page.
What owners report
“when traveling at any speed usually between 1200-2200 RPM there is a rumble strip/ vibration feeling coming from the vehicle most notably around 35-45 MPH…”NHTSA complaint 11499951 — filed 01/03/2023
“My 2018 Colorado Z71 (40,000 miles) suffers from transmission shudder intermittently. Dealer took it for a 14 mile test drive and was unable to duplicate…”NHTSA complaint 11495989 — filed 12/04/2022
“problems shifting shaking and vibration at higher speeds very noticeable while pulling a trailer 11449007 reference number”NHTSA complaint 11486138 — filed 09/23/2022
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the most-reported problem area on the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado: 74 of 176 complaints on file (42%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado have in total?
176 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
