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2019 Chevrolet Colorado: problems, recalls and reliability

0 recalls and 150 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (40% of complaints).

Data updated weekly · 4 new complaints in the last 90 days

0
recalls
150
owner complaints
4
fire reports
13,563
typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

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4-star NHTSA overall safety ratingNo recall campaignsWeak spot: power train (40%)4 fire reportsProblems reported early (median 13,563 mi)

Common problems

Computed from 150 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)40% · 55 complaints
Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)13% · 18 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)12% · 16 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)10% · 14 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System (fuel pump, tank, lines)4% · 6 complaints
Service Brakes (brakes)4% · 5 complaints
“September 18 2026 I was driving with my 3 grand kids in the truck when coming into a right curve the steering locked up causing me to go into on coming traffic. I yanked hard right and got it back in the lane. Felt like the truck cut off, pulled off side of the road looked it over didn't see anything wrong checked the steering seemed ok. Drove slow got my grandkids dropped off had a 15 min ride home, did it again. Don't feel safe driving it. Waiting for answers”Owner report · Steering · Sep 2026
“When driving at a slow speed truck seemed to die down and not want to shift to next gears. Truck appeared to shake when pressing on the gas lightly.”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2026
“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the fuel gauge went from full to empty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the fuel pump control module. The contact stated that his two son-in-law's vehicles, which were the same year, make, and model, also had the fuel pump control module failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jul 2026
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“Failure of Torque Converter. Transmission flushed. May or may not work. Retest after 200 miles. If failure continues, replace entire Torque Converter.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jul 2026
“Transmission is shuddering, I had a transmission flush done, and a tune up, and neither helped. I am concerned the transmission is going to go out while driving, especially in a busy intersection and cause an accident. I have had problems with the vehicle no accelerating when need going uphill to get out of the way of traffic when turning. Problem is duplicated every day until I can get it fixed. It has been looked at by a dealership and other personal mechanic shops. No lights on the dash have appeared.”Owner report · Power Train · May 2026
“Torque converter shutter makes vehicle lunge forward while driving. Feels like something pushes you from behind. On a wet road and especially in a curve this could cause rear wheels to slide.”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2026
“I was travelling at approximately 32 miles per hour when I rear ended a vehicle that was in front of me, the vehicle in front of me was stopped. The airbags did not deploy in my vehicle. Damage to the vehicle was substantial enough to declare the vehicle a total loss.”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2025
“The infotainment system is not functioning. The screen will come on as I turn on the truck, then it goes blank. Sometimes it flashes and then goes black. I cannot use any of my apps or connect to Apple CarPlay. This has been going on for months now. I have complained to Chevrolet and the dealership. They have failed to provide a solution. This truck only has 35,000 miles on it. We can no longer take it on trips because we have no navigation, especially in areas where wi-fi may be hard to connect to by just our phones. We have followed all the trouble shooting provided in the Chevy app or online and nothing helps.”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2025
“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal rumbling sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the part not being available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2025
“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was blank, and the message "Service Camera" was displayed. The contact noticed that upon closing the tailgate with the key, the rearview camera image failed to display while reversing. The contact stated that the failure was initially occurring intermittently, but the rearview camera later became inoperable. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.”Owner report · Back Over Prevention · Aug 2025

When filing, owners marked a crash in 6 of these complaints and injuries in 12 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Trouble codes owners mention

OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.

Specifications

Factory options offered for the 2019 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.

Engines2.5L · 2.8L · 3.6L
Cylinders4 · 6
FuelDiesel · Gasoline
Drive type4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

How other years compare

Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all Colorado years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?

NHTSA has 150 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado. The most complained-about area is power train (40% of complaints).

At what mileage do 2019 Chevrolet Colorado problems usually appear?

Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 13,563 miles or less.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.