2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado. This model year has 212 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Transmission / Drivetrain.
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Worst 2017 Chevrolet Colorado Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 104 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 41 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 28 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 24 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 9 | 3 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | 2 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 212 most recent complaints
Thermostat is having problems. Fan runs over use and Thermostat will not open
On or about 02/09/2026, the vehicle experienced a catastrophic failure directly related to a known defect identified in Technical Service Bulletin 19-NA-066. The engine "sucked" in the oil filter due to a poor design on GM's part. The stand pipe was not present apparently, and mu…
On Wednesday, February 18th, I was driving on the freeway, usual heavy traffic right off of it at 5:00pm. When exiting and merging onto the street, I pressed on my break to slow down and meet the speed of traffic, but my breaks felt hard, I struggled pressing it down, and my car …
The heating blend door broke making the heater unusable. I cant defrost/defog my windows to see in February in New york...its a very common problem with this vehicle and the cost to repair is over 3000
Infotainment system will start changing on the screen to navigation and also on the odometer screen to audio settings. After turning vehicle off it will seem like a reset then do it again. A big distraction. Has done this multiple times in the last 3 months.
*Transmission wiring harness - Not avail for inspection since it has been repaired *Repaired before complete failure. *Yes, repaired by Chevrolet Dealership *No *Yes, engine light - diagnosed as Code P0700, PO711 - transmission fluid temp performance failure. Monitor fluid temp…
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the A/C unit stopped working, with the check engine warning light illuminated. On several occasions, while the vehicle was turned off, the cooling fan ran for…
Transmission hard shift. Sputters when driving
On Sep 14th 2025 with KM 41959km, after turn on my colorado, after I filled the fuel tank, I had driven more of 50 min, a message appears in the screen control: Failed braking system 100km/h Max Velocity and a second message appears: Provide service to ESC. Then turn off the colo…
October 2025----problem with 2017 Chevrolet Colorado WT with 2.5L engine and 6 speed automatic. It has 57,000 miles on it. Original owner--bought new. "StabiliTrak" warning light came on when I first started the pickup in the morning and stayed on. Then a message appeared sa…
2017 Chevrolet Colorado pickup with 58,000 miles. Check engine light came on. Scanner reading by a repair shop indicated a EVAP issue. I declined the $1200 repair estimate. I paid for diagnosis of problem $200. I repaired the system by "cleaning 2 filters at the beginning of …
Fuel leak. Engine stop the truck, smell of fuel in the cabin, the truck is using diesel. This started in Ictober, technician told me it’s the gas pump. Still the smell in the cabin and now lights on dashboard alerting failure in the system,
Intermittent loss of power. Power returns when wiggling the battery
Stabilitrak error intermittently while driving accompanied by loss of power steering and electrical
Stabilitrek error popped up and traction control lights came on and there was a sudden (brief) loss of electrical power when I turned on high beams
Stabilitrak error and traction control lights came on and electrical power flickered off and on when I rolled up passenger window
I cuts out and shuts off driving in a parking lot at 10 miles an hr and while driving on the freeway going 65. Started 6 months ago but has gotten worse. The computer system on dash goes black and will start randomly changing stations, or freeze and now it's changing on the steer…
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at 60-65 MPH in the mountains and towing a travel trailer, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the brake haul mode turned off. The engine warning light had illuminated over thirty times …
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost automotive power. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was r…
I believe there should be a recall for the KNOWN chafing issues for the engine wire harness. This happened to my truck this past year around September/November of 2024 and didn't get a fix until June 25. There are TSB's out for other models as well as mine regarding the wire chaf…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado.
Recalls for 2017 Chevrolet Colorado
1 campaignNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2017 Chevrolet Colorado — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?▾
Notable Issues. The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado has 212 NHTSA owner complaints, 5 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most reported issue is Transmission / Drivetrain (104 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado?▾
#1: Transmission / Drivetrain (104 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (41 complaints). #3: Engine Problems (28 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado?▾
The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado has 5 crash-related complaints and 0 fire reports out of 212 total NHTSA complaints. 6 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?▾
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affect the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado. The largest issue: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2017 Chevrolet Colorado?▾
The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado has notable issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Transmission / Drivetrain issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Colorado reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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