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2015 Chevrolet Colorado Engine Problems

14 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data

14
Complaints
1
Fires
Jan 2026Nov 2015
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (14)

criticalENGINE
Filed: Jan 2023

Truck will have issues with misfires or rough idle. Technician advised that the truck has excessive intake valve carbon which is a known issue for 2015 - 2016 colorado and stated their is a bulletin for this know issue. However, this is not a recall even if they know this is something known that happens.

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NHTSA #: 11503024
criticalENGINE
FireFiled: Jun 2016

Tl* the contact owned a 2015 chevrolet colorado. While driving approximately 55 MPH, another driver alerted the contact that smoke was emitting from the engine compartment of the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire.

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NHTSA #: 10881693
highENGINE
Filed: Jul 2016

Engine stalls out when at a stop. The truck has stalled several times and each time I take it the dealer they say they can't do anything. It also hard idles likes it'd going to stall out.

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NHTSA #: 10885830
highENGINE
Filed: Apr 2016

When I slow down or come to a stop at a red light . The truck starts stalling and doesn't want to go unless I stomp on the gas . I have taken it twice to a chevrolet dealer near where I live.

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NHTSA #: 10859906
highENGINE
Filed: Mar 2016

Turn turns off - truck idles low and feels like it is going to stall when in traffic on the freeway and at a red lights.- I was sitting at a red light and when it turned green and I pushed the gas peddle it did not move. It had turned off.

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NHTSA #: 10839900
highENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2016

Engine stalls intermittently when beginning to accelerate from red light/stop sign. Stalls occurred within 1 mile distance from where vehicle was started. First stall was at red light moving forward lightly.

NHTSA #: 10822698
highENGINE
Filed: Nov 2015

Engine intermittently idles rough and stalls. Engine stalled while stopped in intersection necessitating a restart. Placed car into neutral, restarted, and was able to exit the intersection but after light turned red.

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NHTSA #: 10790617
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. No warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11709162
mediumENGINE
Filed: Aug 2022

While driving on the highway, my vehicle show battery light and then hi temp due to a loose belt, after stopping on the shoulder of the highway, I inspected the engine compartment and found out that the air condition compressor bracket broke, I tow the vehicle back home and try to repair the broken part but I found out that Chevrolet has discontinue this part, no Chevrolet dealer, no third party and/or any auto part sales the broken part.

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NHTSA #: 11477357
mediumENGINE
Filed: Mar 2022

My 2015 Chevrolet Colorado with a v6 engine has corroded oil cooler lines. I have scheduled a repair appointment with my local chevrolet dealer. I believe this is a common problem with this vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11455421
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jan 2020

Sometimes the temperature rises without reason.

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NHTSA #: 11298852
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jul 2018

HESITATES DURING ACCELERATION. I HAVE REVIEWED NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ONLINE WITH SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION THE ENGINE HESITATES AROUND 2000 RPM. IT HESITATES TO A POINT WHERE IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. HOW MANY COMPLAINTS HAVE TO BE RECEIVED BEFORE NHSTA ACTS? IT HAS BEEN LIKE THIS SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER - INITIALLY THEY SAID THERE WAS A COMPUTER PATCH. STILL HESITATING.

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NHTSA #: 11109531
mediumENGINE
Filed: Oct 2017

WHEN GOING JUST 5 MINUTES UP THE ROAD AND STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ENGINE STUTTERS, THEN SHUTS OFF. THERE ARE NO WARNING LIGHTS THAT COME ON WHEN THIS HAPPENS. IN JUST ONE WEEK, IT HAS HAPPENED TWICE. I HAVE REPORTED THE ENGINE STUTTERING BEFORE AND THE MECHANICS COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. I DRIVE AN HOUR TO WORK EACH DAY AND THIS IS VERY UNSAFE. I DRIVE THROUGH HEAVY TRAFFIC EACH DAY AND I AM AFRAID I WILL GET INTO AN ACCIDENT IF THIS CONTINUES TO DO THIS. I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR ONLY 10 MONTHS. THIS IS VERY SAD. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE OIL OR "BAD GASOLINE".

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NHTSA #: 11033436
mediumENGINE
Filed: Oct 2015

Sluggish engine after slowing down and then trying to increase speed, engine jumps and hesitates for a few seconds then if you stomp on the gas pedal it downshifts and takes off after reving to about 5,000 rpms. This usually happens when slowing down to about 20-30 MPH then starting to increase speed. It is truly embarrassing owning this $37,0000 truck.

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NHTSA #: 10786190

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