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2018 Chevrolet Colorado Suspension Problems

4 owner-reported suspension complaints from NHTSA data

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Complaints
Jan 2021Jul 2021
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (4)

mediumSUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Jul 2021

El vehículo en muchas ocasiones no quiere encender el tablero, se vuelve loco como si quisiera apagar ah blim, queda mucho ah, las luces del tablero y la radio se encienden y apagan

NHTSA #: 11426276
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Jun 2021

The Multimatic DSSV damper in the left rear lost its fluid through a leak. Various forums indicate there is a design flaw with the DSSV for the ZR2. A blown shock renders the vehicle unbalanced, and marginally safe in unexpected rough terrain or when pulling a trailer. These dampers or shocks have shafts that are too thin and poorly designed seals, causing them to leak.

NHTSA #: 11419431
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Jan 2021

FRONT END CLUCKING WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS OR PULLING INTO DRIVEWAYS AT VEY MINIMUM SPEED.

NHTSA #: 11386785
mediumSUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2019

THE TRUCK IS THE ZR2 MODEL, CREW CAB SHORT BED. I WAS TOWING A 2100LB TRAILER WITH 347# OF TONGUE WEIGHT AT 25MPH, UPHILL, ON A DIRT ROAD. HIT A DIP IN THE ROAD AT 25 MPH AND IT BENT THE FRAME AT THE CAB/PICK UP BOX AREA. THE FRAME NECKS DOWN TO 3 1/2 INCHES THERE WITH 2 FACTORY LARGE OVAL HOLES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRAME. I HAVE FOUND ANOTHER PIC OF A ZR2 TOWING A TRAILER, AND IT BENT AT THE EXACT SAME PLACE.

NHTSA #: 11220901

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