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2018 Chevrolet Colorado Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Chevrolet Colorado has 73 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado

Powertrain
73
Other
28
Electrical
22
Steering
17
Airbags
5
Engine
4
Suspension
4
Structure
4
Fuel System
3
Visibility
3
Seat Belts
3

73

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 5, 2025POWER TRAINLuggage and shudders at cruise speed, seems like auto transmission is coming apart. Paid $500 for th...
Nov 10, 2025POWER TRAINtransmission is not shfting properly.Truck losses speed and shutters when trying to accelerate.Diffi...
Oct 11, 2025POWER TRAINHighlighting a materials defect with the rear crankshaft reluctor ring on the 2.8 LWN Duramax, insta...
Jul 28, 2025POWER TRAINTransmission oil leak with only 60,000 miles just bought from a dealership as is 3 days ago and was ...
Jul 6, 2025POWER TRAINClunking sound coming from rear end upon normal acceleration. When I take my foot off of the brake p...
Jan 20, 2025POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSKey can't be removed when the truck is in park. Locks go up and down when vehicle is moving. Transmi...
Jan 11, 2025POWER TRAINAt around the 105k mile range the truck would make a gear whine sound and shudder between gears at a...
Oct 23, 2024POWER TRAINIn [XXX] I took my truck in for oil change, inspection and 3rd complaint of shaking, and shuddering,...
Oct 1, 2024POWER TRAINtransmission shudders from 20 to 60 under light acceleration. took to dealer and said that needed d...
Jun 1, 2024POWER TRAINshutter or vibration issue regardless of speed even when cruise control is active. took it to the d...
Jun 1, 2024POWER TRAINWhat component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? I...
May 27, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINEThe vehicle stuttered upon acceleration between 20mph and 35mph. After the 2018 Chevy Colorado was t...
May 16, 2024POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE“Service trailer brake system” won’t turn over but will crank Transmission shifting very hard aroun...
Jan 24, 2024POWER TRAINThe key will not come out of the ignition when the vehicle is in park. This presents a safety issue...
Jan 3, 2024POWER TRAINWhen accelerating there is a shake. From diagnostic it seems there is an issue with the torque conve...
Oct 4, 2023POWER TRAINTransmission is slipping and vibrates while driving. Delayed acceleration.
Aug 8, 2023POWER TRAINWhile driving, there is noticeable “shudder” that seems to feel like an issue with the transmission ...
May 6, 2023POWER TRAINTransmission is shuddering, some jerking starts and stops.
May 2, 2023POWER TRAINclunking in the transmission, when slowing down it feels like you got rear-ended. Then when acceler...
Mar 15, 2023POWER TRAINSuddenly losing power, shifting hard, slipping between gears, causing shuddering while driving, and ...

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