2022 Chevrolet Colorado Problems and Complaints

The Chevrolet Colorado is one of the popular choices in the midsize truck segment for many reasons. It brings some impressive towing and payload capacity to enhance your practicality. There is a long list of body styles and trims available to configure your truck based on your requirements. The Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab which is the body style of choice for this article offers quite an impressive overall package. You get pretty decent space inside the cabin. The 2022 Chevrolet Colorado does not bring any major changes over the previous model year of the truck. The cabin is not the best in the class in terms of technology and features but gets a decent list of standard features for its segment. The 2022 Chevrolet Colorado competes against the likes of the GMC Canyon, the Toyota Tacoma, and the Ford Ranger.

2022 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab Complaints and Problems

There are no complaints reported by the owners of the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab on the NHTSA website till now. The owners might report the complaints in the future as they experience some problems with their vehicle. But since the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado does not bring any major changes to the last model year of the vehicle, the complaints of the previous model year are still relevant. There are ten complaints already registered on the NHTSA for the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado. Again, it is not the final number and the number of complaints is likely to increase in the future. There are also complaints for the other model years of the current generation Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab. Let’s have a look at some of the common concerns of the owners of Chevrolet Colorado. 

Engine Problem

• Reduced power problem: The Chevrolet Colorado reduced power problem is one of the most irritating problems faced by multiple owners of the vehicle over the years. The problem has existed for quite a long time and is mainly found in the previous model year of Chevrolet Colorado. The owners reported that the vehicle goes into “reduced power mode” with the engine light illuminated on the dashboard. The problem might occur due to the throttle position sensor. Several components might fail in the case including failed TPS, faulty wiring to the TPS, or bad connection at the TPS. There also might be some fault in the electronic throttle actuator or circuit issues. Luckily, the problems are not reported in the last few model years of the Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab. 
• Vibration problems: The Chevrolet Colorado vibration problems are another common issue reported by the owners of the vehicle. But the problem here is that, unlike the above-mentioned problem, this problem exists in the current generation of Chevrolet Colorado. The owners reported that there is a clear shake in the vehicle that you can feel between 25 MPH to 80 MPH. Some owners reported that the problem occurs to them when the vehicle is in the cruise control mode. There are also complaints saying that the vibration occurs when the driver tries to give light throttle input. The problem is quite common among the owners of Chevrolet Colorado and there is no resolution or recall provided by General Motors for the same as of now. 
• Transmission jerk problem: Transmission is one of the most crucial components of the powertrain of a vehicle. Earlier jerky transmissions were quite common in trucks, but you do not expect the same in the newer model years of the car. Usually, the trucks get pretty smooth transmission operations these days. The owners of the current generation of the Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab have reported that they could feel jerks while shifting through gears in the transmission. You can feel the jerk both while upshifting and downshifting the gears. There are also multiple other problems related to the transmission of the current generation Chevrolet Colorado. General Motors should fix all these issues for the existing owners of Chevrolet Colorado as it creates significant trouble while driving the vehicle. 
• Smoke from the engine problem: Some owners of the current generation Chevrolet Colorado have been in a situation where there was some smoke coming from the engine. One of the owners reported that while driving at 65 MPH, the owner noticed white smoke coming from the vehicle. When the vehicle was taken to the service station, it was reported that there was some problem with the heater core of the vehicle. The dealership also suggested that it needs to be replaced. 

Electrical System Problem

• Infotainment screen failure problem: The infotainment screen that displays all the radio and other information on the Chevrolet Colorado goes black while in use as reported by the owners of the vehicle. According to the owners, the problem occurs randomly while driving the vehicle. In most cases, the screen starts to function again after a while. However, the problem keeps repeating itself over and over again. The problem is not limited to a particular unit or a particular model year of the Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab. It covers the multiple model years of the current generation Chevrolet Colorado. The sad thing is that there are no recalls as of now to fix this problem. 
• Sound on the radio increasingly suddenly while driving problem: Imagine yourself in a situation where you are driving your truck comfortably on the road with your favorite music. All of a sudden the volume starts to increase in the cabin without any warning and the music becomes so loud that it becomes hard to hear anything out on the road. A similar problem was reported by many owners of the current generation Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab. The problem was reported by the owners of multiple model years of the vehicle. It becomes distracting while driving on the road when you suddenly can not hear anything when you are not expecting it. 

Steering Wheel Problem

• Steering wheel problem: There have been multiple instances mentioned by the owners of Chevrolet Colorado where the steering wheel of the vehicle did not work the way it was intended to work. One of the common problems includes a sudden loss of power steering while driving the vehicle. The owners who faced this issue reported that while driving their Colorado, the power steering suddenly failed for a while. It was for a long enough time to cause some serious trouble if the situation would not be in control. There are also complaints suggesting that the steering wheel of the Chevrolet Colorado locks in a fixed position and do not move from there. 

2022 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab Recalls

There are no recalls issued from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab so far. No one knows if there will be any recall for the same in the future. General Motors have not issued many recalls for the recent model years of Colorado. Although the number of complaints is also on the lower side, there are many complaints from the owners that require the attention of the manufacturers and the service stations. General Motors should take some of these common issues seriously to fix all these problems for the upcoming model years of the truck. So far, there has been only one recall for the last model year of the Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab. 

Which model years of the Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab should you avoid?

The Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab is not a new product in the midsize truck segment. It has been in the market for a long time now. It has been one of the popular choices in its class for its impressive capabilities. That makes it a popular choice in the used truck market too. If you are considering buying a used Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab, you can not trust any model years of the truck. You should stay away from the model years which are low on reliability and have higher chances of failure than the other one. We recommend you avoid the 2004, 2005, 2015, 2016, and 2018 model years of the Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab. 

Should you buy the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab?

The 2022 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab does not bring anything exciting or better over the last model year. It is not the most updated vehicle either as the current generation of the truck was launched way back in 2015. However, the Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab offers a great package for what it is meant to do. It has an impressive towing and payload capacity for its class. The cabin is not the most spacious of the lot but offers decent space in both rows. There are multiple powertrain options to choose from including a diesel engine option for those who want better efficiency. There are no serious problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado and you can buy it if it fits your other requirements.

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