2010 Chevrolet Colorado problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (4) · Engine (3) · Vehicle Speed Control (2)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
21 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Latches/Locks/Linkages:hood:latch 2012-12-19 · campaign 12V594000 · 118,800 vehicles
Defect: General Motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured from November 9, 2009, through August 28, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 113, "Hood Latch System." The hood may be missing the secondary hood latch.
Risk: If the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. During vehicle operation, this could obstruct the view of the driver and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: General Motors will notify owners and instruct them to inspect their vehicle for the presence of a secondary hood latch. Dealers will replace the hood on any affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
Child Seat 2010-11-18 · campaign 10V575000 · 192,676 vehicles
Defect: GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2011, CHEVROLET COLORADO, GMC CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006, ISUZU I-280/I-350, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008, I-290/I-370, REGULAR CAB VEHICLES AND EXTENDED CAB VEHICLES WITHOUT A REAR SEAT AND EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT 60/40 SPLIT BENCH SEAT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR FOR THE FRONT CENTER SEAT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE AND THE OWNER MANUAL DOE
Risk: BOTH NHTSA AND GM DISCOURAGE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A FRONT SEAT. NEVERTHELESS, THERE ARE INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MAY REQUIRE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A RESTRAINT IN THE FRONT CENTER SEATING POSITION OF THIS VEHICLE THAT DOES NOT OFFER A REAR SEAT. LACK OF ACCESS TO THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR AND A LACK OF INSTRUCTIONS AS TO HOW TO USE IT, MAY RESULT IN IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF A CHILD RESTRAI
Fix: DEALERS WILL CUT A HOLE INTO THE BACK PANEL TRIM COVER TO ALLOW ACCESS TO THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR FOR THE FRONT CENTER SEAT POSITION AND WILL PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AS TO USE IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727 OR VISIT GM'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Service bulletins (1,209)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP4902V · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-08 · PIP4902U · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2025-11-20 · PIT5214G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of general motors technical assistance center. if va
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,209 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-28 · Structure:body“the frame has failed. the rear frame area has rotted behond repair. i only found out when the truck was in for inspection. i had a repair station look at the rusted out spots. they came back with pictures and the they say the cost to repair is well above the value of the truck.…”
2023-02-26 · Unknown Or Other“i bought this chevy colorado a few months ago, vehicle with 65k, and unfortunately, for safety reasons, i could not drive it for more than 10” miles so far, because every time i drove it, i ran serious risks of causing an accident , which could even be fatal, as the vehicle simply turns off (turns off) when being driven, no matter where it is, and …”
2020-01-19 · Unknown Or Other · 44,850 mi“truck won't start for 10 minutes or so while in a parked position, and at times just after turning the vehicle off, it would not start. intermittent starting issue. has happened several times recently, stop to get gas and went to start truck and won't start after trying the key and popping the hood to check connections. would attempt to start vehic…”
2018-11-13 · Electrical System · 75,000 mi“ignition switch caused motor to shut down while driving down the highway.…”
2018-04-03 · Engine · 116,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet colorado. while driving 40 mph, the engine stalled and the vehicle lost power. the check engine indicator illuminated. the contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. the vehicle was able to restart after a few attempts and the check engine indicator remained lit. the vehicle was driven to joe basi…”
2017-11-17 · Unknown Or Other · 36,000 mi“the passlock feature on the truck engages frequently without cause making me sit and wait out the 10-minute delay. this is always inconvenient, especially at the gas station with long lines behind me. this problem has the potential for being a safety hazard. the internet has a passlock by-pass procedures but i'm reluctant to modify the vehicle with…”
2017-09-21 · Power Train“i am not able to start the truck most of the time. it goes into a safety mode and i have to wait 10 minutes. thankfully my family has not been injured yet due to this but i don't think it should come down to injury. their is lots of complaints about gm's passlock system and it is very dangerous.…”
2017-09-12 · Electrical System · 21,183 mi“while driving the pass code anti-theft light came on. parked at destination and three hours later returned to vehicle. opened the vehicle with a key rather than the fob, vehicle would not start. the panel also indicated low fuel, but the tank was full. waited two hours, hoping that it would reset. vehicle still would not start.…”
2016-11-15 · Engine · 47,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet colorado. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start at random times. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure, but the vehicle was repaired with unknown parts. when the contact retrieved the vehicle, it was unable to start and was left at the dealer for six weeks. the issue recurred a second ti…”
2016-07-22 · Service Brakes · 38,193 mi“i discovered i had no brake lights when driving. i had this fixed at the dealer and it was the stop lamp switch malfunctioning. it turns out there is a recall on this part for 2004-2009 colorado's but not my 2010. somebody could of been killed!…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.