2022 CHEVROLET COLORADO Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado. This model year has 40 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Electrical Faults.
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Worst 2022 Chevrolet Colorado Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Steering Defects
Uncategorized Issues
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 13 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Showing 40 most recent complaints
Unknown on first appear - key gets stuck in the ignition. This happened for the first time shortly after we bought it. It was still under warranty and the Chevrolet dealership in Washington PA fixed it. We paid to have it fixed and now it’s out again and we can’t get our key o…
in december 2025 i was driving my 2022 chevy colorado with 2.5 liter all of a sudden with no prior warning or lights i have an extremely hard brake pedal could barely stop i wasnt far from home when i pulled into drive i left it running to check brake fluid saw some smoke . i pop…
Beginning in Nov 2025 my steering wheel occasionally catches, grabs or gets stuck at slow speeds in forward or reverse as I turn the wheel like pulling into a parking space. A loud noise also occurs as I ease the wheel off a little then power through the grab, which then returns…
The plastic piece on the heater blend door actuator breaks. There was a recall or a service bulletin (2016019) on this issue for the 2015-16 models. The problem still exists, but Chevy will not acknowledge it and the consumer is left to pay a ridiculous amount for the repair. Ho…
The key will not come out after park and engine turn off. It getting harder and harder each time to get the key out.
Key will not come out. Have to put car in park and shift gears to try to get key unlocked. Something have to disconnect the negative side of the battery to get key out.
Having problems with the key not being released from the ignition I have to; > turn truck off /on several times > put the truck in neutral and back in park several times before the key is released
i am unable to remove the key from the ignition. i have to start the vehicle numerous times all while shifting the gear shifter back and forth between drive and park. after several attempts the key will finally release.
Failure of the steering column to release the ignition key. The common failure occurs without warning or advance notice and may be an intermittent issue. Safety Issues: Unable to remove key from the ignition column results in: Inability to lock vehicle, potentially placing pass…
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was providing an inaccurate fuel reading. The contact stated that the fuel gauge indicated that there was more fuel in the tank than there was. Additionally, the contact stated that the fuel gauge …
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the back-over prevention camera intermittently failed to operate as needed, with a distorted image displayed on the screen. The failure became more frequent, and the screen eventually appeared blank while shifted…
While driving with my wife and granddaughter we were getting off the freeway making a left turn to head into Nashville and the steering wheel locked up and would not allow me to turn the wheels. The dash board flashed and had to force it over to the right side of the road. The st…
key can not be removed from the ignition switch without repeated turning to the on/run position and moving the shifter to drive and back to park position until the key position goes into the lock off position and can be removed from the switch at this point the key shaft is some…
After the ignition was turned off, unable to remove the ignition key. Restarting the vehicle and rocking the gear shifter back and forth and rotating the steering wheel enables the key to be finally removed.
Not able to remove the key from the ignition.
Seems to be a common problem but has a notchy feeling in the steering causing you to have to balance the steering wheel back and forth and is unsafe. Feels like it gets stuck. I may sell the truck as it is a safety issue. I only have 22-k miles on the vehicle.
Chevy shifter control gets stuck in a position that does not allow the car to recognize when it is in park and release the key out of the ignition switch. Yes, it is available upon request. Safety is at risk as the vehicle is not recognizing when the car is in park, could lead to…
While driving, infotainment console/screen is over written with an INTERACTIVE screen demanding the driver to acknowledge privacy policy. INTERACTIVE while DRIVING. What kind of idiot thinks it's a good thing to distract a driver to fulfill a legal point??
The heated seats are not working
Recently, on multiple occasions, have not been able to move console shift handle into PARK position to remove ignition key. This results in vehicle remaining in ACCESSORIES mode. I can turn radio OFF, but driving lights as well as any accessory remain POWERED on. Searched NHTSA f…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado.
Recalls for 2022 Chevrolet Colorado
1 campaignNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2022 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.
2022 Chevrolet Colorado — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?▾
Notable Issues. The 2022 Chevrolet Colorado has 40 NHTSA owner complaints, 1 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most reported issue is Electrical Faults (13 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (13 complaints). #2: Steering Defects (11 complaints). #3: Uncategorized Issues (7 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado?▾
The 2022 Chevrolet Colorado has 1 crash-related complaints and 0 fire reports out of 40 total NHTSA complaints. 1 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?▾
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affect the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado. The largest issue: SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2022 Chevrolet Colorado?▾
The 2022 Chevrolet Colorado has notable issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Electrical Faults 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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