2018 Chevrolet COLORADO - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2018 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD has received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5. In specific crash tests, it scored a 4 in overall front crash rating, a 5 in front crash driver side rating, a 4 in front crash passenger side rating, a perfect 5 in overall side crash rating, and a 3 in rollover rating. The car also received a 5 in combined side barrier pole rating for both front and rear, a 5 in side barrier rating overall, and a 5 in side pole crash rating.

One notable feature of this vehicle is that it comes equipped with electronic stability control as a standard feature. Moreover, it has the option to include forward collision warning and lane departure warning systems for added safety.

In terms of complaints and recalls, the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado has gathered 131 complaints and has been subject to 1 recall. These numbers provide some context regarding the car's performance and reliability in real-world scenarios. Overall, with its decent safety ratings and optional advanced safety features, the Chevrolet Colorado appears to be a relatively safe vehicle for consumers to consider.

Top stats at a glance

Complaint Count

131

Recall Count

1

Investigation Count

0

Safety Rating

4/5

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Safety Features

2018 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

Optional
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

Optional

2018 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2018 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated 4 4
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 4 5 4
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 4 4 4

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2018 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated 5 5
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 4 5 3
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 5 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated 5 4
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated 5 5
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated 5 5

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2018 Score 2024 Score
Rollover Rating 4 3 3
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip No Tip No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated 5 5

Complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet COLORADO

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"the key will not come out of the ignition when the vehicle is in park. this presents a safety issue where the driver cannot leave the vehicle because the key is stuck in the ignition. the problem has been reproduced by the dealer and found to be a faulty transmission control assembly. the faulty transmission control assembly has now been replaced twice on my vehicle, once at 19,000 miles and again at 33,000 miles. there were not any warnings or messages, just one day the key won't come out of the ignition."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2025-12-01

Complaint:
"when accelerating there is a shake. from diagnostic it seems there is an issue with the torque converter."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2024-03-01

Complaint:
"transmission is slipping and vibrates while driving. delayed acceleration."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2023-04-10

Complaint:
"while driving, there is noticeable “shudder” that seems to feel like an issue with the transmission when it is shifting (automatic transmission). research online shows this to be a consistent issue and concern with many owners of the 2018 chevy colorado. having this shudder has not had a solution by the several mechanic shops i’ve been to. nobody seems to know what is causing this issue, but with many owners having this same problem there must be something that chevrolet can do to resolve this issue. we bought the vehicle brand new in 2018, and it is now paid off, but this shudder while driving has happened since we have owned the vehicle. it seems to be more prevalent while driving between 30 mph to 60 mph. the shudder happens during ever drive we take. we have the vehicle maintenance performed on all of the recommended intervals for oil, fluids, tires, brakes, etc. this is definitely something that should be a recall."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2023-08-08

Complaint:
"transmission is shuddering, some jerking starts and stops."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2023-06-05

Complaint:
"clunking in the transmission, when slowing down it feels like you got rear-ended. then when accelerating from a stop the transmission seems to slip and then catch and then engages and shoots you forward, feels like it surges forward. tsb to replace the transmission fluid was done at about 18k miles, it didn't fix its still doing it now. it did it since day one from the factory and the tsb didn't correct it."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2023-02-05

Complaint:
"car begins to shudder intermetiently if driven over 50 mp due to faulty factor installed transmission fluid, can cause panic when unaware of what is happening. also can marginally effect handling."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2024-03-03

Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet colorado. the contact stated while driving 40-60 mph, the vehicle would shudder while depressing the accelerator pedal. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact stated that she was able to continue driving. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was test driven and diagnosed with transmission failure. the mechanic referred the contact to the dealer. the vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where the transmission fluid was flushed and replaced with hd transmission fluid per gm technical service bulletin number: 18-na-355. the dealer then advised the contact to drive 500-1,000 miles to allow the new hd transmission fluid to circulate the transmission. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 22,589."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2024-01-03

Complaint:
"i have the 2018 chevy colorado, i got it at 22k miles and it had a slight shudder, it got a bit worse so i brought in to a dealership and had the transmission fluid changed at 50k miles. it made it better but can still feel the shutter and a slight jerk while shifting yet"
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2023-12-10

Complaint:
"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 but happens at all speeds. i took it to my local mechanic and it was not a suspension, tire or drive shaft issue. i was informed it seems to be coming from the transmission. upon looking on other forums about this issue it seems to be a common problem with the 8 speed transmissions on the colorado's. i still have been unable to fix this issue. no indicator lights are on, engine runs fine its only when traveling when the engine is between 1200-2200 rpm"
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2022-05-11

Recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet COLORADO

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"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."
Consequence:
A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy:

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.

Component(s) Involved: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE > DELIVERY > FUEL PUMP
Date of incident: 2018-05-31

CHEVROLET Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

CHEVROLET ranks 2 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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