2015 Chevrolet Colorado Problems: 4 Issues Every Owner Should Know

2015 Chevrolet Colorado Problems: 4 Issues Every Owner Should Know | Au7o

NHTSA Recalls7 recalls

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.

Campaign #17V62100005/10/2017

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 17, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 19, 2015. A poor electrical connection within the steering gear connector may cause a loss of power steering assist.

Campaign #16V05400001/02/2016

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to December 24, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience the front brake calipers leaking brake fluid. This is due to air pockets, an imperfection in the metal caliper body.

Campaign #15V27800012/05/2015

SEATS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to April 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the hooks that secure the driver's and/or front passenger's seat frame may not have been properly attached to the vehicle body during assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

Campaign #15V26700008/05/2015

AIR BAGS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2014, to October 1, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver air bag connections may have been wired incorrectly. This could reverse the deployment sequence and disrupt the deployment timing of the driver air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Campaign #14V64500009/10/2014

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Chevrolet Colorado problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado has 4 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Driver Air-Bag Inflator Can Separate from Its Backplate (Recall 15V157), Driver Air-Bag Deployment Sequence Can Be Reversed (Recall 14V645), Front Brake Calipers Can Leak Fluid (Recall 15V278). Of these, 4 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Chevrolet Colorado reliable?

The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado has 4 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 4 issues are rated critical: Driver Air-Bag Inflator Can Separate from Its Backplate (Recall 15V157) and Driver Air-Bag Deployment Sequence Can Be Reversed (Recall 14V645) and Front Brake Calipers Can Leak Fluid (Recall 15V278) and Front-Seat Frame Hooks May Not Be Secured (Recall 15V267). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What is the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Driver Air-Bag Inflator Can Separate from Its Backplate (Recall 15V157)?

Certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado trucks have a driver frontal-air-bag inflator that may be misaligned with the module backplate. It can separate during deployment, propel components into the cabin and prevent proper inflation. Severity: high.

What is the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Driver Air-Bag Deployment Sequence Can Be Reversed (Recall 14V645)?

Certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado trucks have incorrectly wired driver-air-bag connections that can reverse the deployment sequence and disrupt inflation timing. Severity: high.

What is the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Front Brake Calipers Can Leak Fluid (Recall 15V278)?

Certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado trucks have air-pocket imperfections in a front brake-caliper body that can leak brake fluid and increase stopping distance. Severity: high.

What is the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Front-Seat Frame Hooks May Not Be Secured (Recall 15V267)?

Certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado trucks have driver or front-passenger seat-frame hooks that may not be properly attached to the body. The seat may not remain anchored in a crash. Severity: high.

2015 Chevrolet Colorado Problems: 4 Issues Every Owner Should Know

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What is the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Driver Air-Bag Inflator Can Separate from Its Backplate (Recall 15V157)?

What is the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Driver Air-Bag Deployment Sequence Can Be Reversed (Recall 14V645)?

What is the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Front Brake Calipers Can Leak Fluid (Recall 15V278)?

What is the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Front-Seat Frame Hooks May Not Be Secured (Recall 15V267)?