Chevrolet · Colorado · 2017
2017 Chevrolet Colorado
1
Recall
212
Complaints
4/5
Safety Rating
The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado has 1 recall and 212 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: power train (78 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is power train with 78 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado currently shows 1 NHTSA recall listed on this page and 212 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 4/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are power train (78), electrical system (19), unknown or other (12).
- Vehicle
- 2017 Chevrolet Colorado
- Recalls
- 1
- Complaints
- 212
- Safety Rating
- 4/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
21.9% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: Optional
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 18V358000May 31, 2018
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Remedy Status
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
Owner Complaints
212 totalENGINE
Mar 31, 2026
Thermostat is having problems. Fan runs over use and Thermostat will not open
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 18, 2026
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 ...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 15, 2026
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.
ENGINE
Feb 9, 2026
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...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Feb 4, 2026
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
POWER TRAIN
Jan 20, 2026
Transmission hard shift. Sputters when driving
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Dec 21, 2025
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...
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ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 10, 2025
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 ...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 9, 2025
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 9, 2025
Stabilitrak error intermittently while driving accompanied by loss of power steering and electrical
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado have?
The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado?
NHTSA has received 212 owner-reported complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado?
The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado are power train (78 reports), electrical system (19 reports), unknown or other (12 reports).
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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