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CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2015 Chevy Colorado has a significant trend of transmission problems.

Most owners reporting transmission problems with their 2015 Colorado report sluggish shifting or other similar problems with the truck not shifting properly. Although most of these 2015 Colorado trucks are still under warranty, it's not a good sign.

The Chevy Colorado is mechanically identical to the GMC Canyon.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,644 miles

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2015 Chevrolet Colorado steering problems

steering problem

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2015 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Comments (Page 11 of 16)

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problem #105

Aug 262019

Colorado

  • 65,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving, occasional error message will appear on dic alerting that power steering has gone out. Vehicle is very hard to steer manually. This issue has occurred at low speeds driving through neighborhoods and on the highway. GM issued a recall for only select 2015 Chevy Colorados and the dealership says my VIN is not part of that recall.

- Waxahachie, TX, USA

problem #104

Aug 092019

Colorado

  • 48,000 miles
My truck is acting crazy with multiple warnings in dash display, first one is stability track warning, steering warnings and the speed, temperature and revolution gauges start going up and down while the warnings are in the display. Also the have tw warning that I don't know what means.

- Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

problem #103

Aug 192019

Colorado

  • 43,000 miles
Multiple times over the last several months, I have lost all power steering in my vehicle. The stabilitrack is now also being affected. I understand there is an active investigation into gms recall of this vehicle for this specific reason. I wanted to make sure that my vehicle is added into your complaint count for your investigation. I lose steering at any and all speeds, both while driving straight and turning. I am very concerned that I am going to injured if this continues to happen. I cannot and will not pay for this out of my own pocket. What can I do?

- Morea, PA, USA

problem #102

Aug 152019

Colorado

  • 39,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Without any notice the power steering on my 2015 Chevy Colorado will stop working. This happens when I am stopped, when I am on the freeway, when I am driving slowly... just totally random. Usually when I turn the car off and open the door, the car will reset and work. However, recently the problem persists and I have to repeat the process multiple times. Furthermore, when the warning comes on to "service the stabilitrak" or "service power steering" no codes show up when I scan the car. So the problem occurs and the car doesn't even register that it is happening. What's worse when I turn the car off and back on there is no record that the car ever coded to begin with. I have already gone round and round with dealerships and GM and they all give me the same run around. "bring it in and we will try to replicate the problem. Or you can drive it in without power steering." Seriously? that's the best they can do.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #101

Aug 152019

Colorado

  • 56,933 miles
2015 Chevrolet Colorado, power straring assist failed during driving. This was without prior symptoms or warning while moving, creating a very unsafe condition. In reading the recall notice for the exact vehicle, make, year model with prior manufacturing date ranges are prior to my vehicles July 2015 manufactuing date. In the review, the conditions are exactly as stated in the current non applicable recall. I and mechanic suspect this is an intermitant electical connector issue that should be covered by extending the recall date range.

- Lakeway, TX, USA

problem #100

Aug 082019

Colorado

  • 138,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. While driving approximately 65-70 mph, the contact heard an audible sound and the power steering and stabilitrac warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle lost power steering ability and was taken to hoffman Chevrolet (now renamed fitzgerald Chevrolet Cadillac of hagerstown, located at 101 S edgewood dr, hagerstown, md 21740, (240) 329-2004) to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The contact was informed that there was a software update that may be able to correct the failure. The software update was performed; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V054000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

- Keedysville, MD, USA

problem #99

Aug 122019

Colorado

  • 55,150 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Driving at 65 mph on the freeway the power steering quit. Steering became very difficult. A message came on in the instrument cluster that said 'service power steering, drive with caution. The road was smooth, no bumps or turns when it happened. Pulled over and checked under hood, found no obvious problem. When restarted everything worked ok for about 10 miles then power steering quit again on city street at 20 mph driving straight no numbs. Took truck to dealership and it is there now 08/12/2019. Dealer said they have not heard of this issue before but I see it is a known problem.

- Medford, OR, USA

problem #98

Aug 092019

Colorado

  • miles
The steering cuts off randomly and makes it difficult to steer, very dangerous when it stops working at slower speeds, I've done research and a lot of these trucks are having the same problem

- Savannah, GA, USA

problem #97

Aug 072019

Colorado

  • 61,000 miles
This morning I turned on my 2015 Chevy Colorado Z71 drove 5 minutes down road as I cut though backside of mall parking lot lucky there is no traffic in the moring as my dash dinged and lit up saying service power steering. I lost all power steering the wheel became really stiff to turn but I was able to pull to the side. I turned off and on the truck magically error went away, and I regained power steering. Looks like my vehicle is experiencing the same issue as others I called GM and filed complaint they offered for a tow to dealer (I passed for now sense I have to pay out of pocket and do not have $2000 for repair) it seems fine for now fingers crossed if it happens again I have to schedule some time to get it checked at a dealer or towed to it.

- Bridgeport, CT, USA

problem #96

Jul 092019

Colorado

  • 34,141 miles
February 2017 (34141 miles) - lost power steering suddenly while driving at highway speed w/"power steering service" warning. Pulled over w/difficulty, shut down, restarted, problem seemed to disappear. Had code red at local Chevy dealership, no charge, advised to return if issue recurred. May 2017 (38494 miles) - same issue. Returned to same Chevy dealership, diagnosed "poor connection in torque sensor harness", installed sl-N-housing kit using N-lubricant and stated it was covered by warranty. July 2019 (71474 miles) - identical issue (driving, highway speed, power steering lost w/"power steering service" warning, and additionally traction control loss warning). Pulled over w/difficulty. Shutdown, issue resolved on restart. Same day - went to same Chevy dealer, told to return the next am due to scheduling. 10 July 2019 - returned to same Chevy dealer. After 2+ hours of inspection was informed the sensor could not be replaced alone and that a large portion of the steering column had to be entirely replaced due to the failing "torque sensor harness" w/repairs/parts estimated at over $2000. When I suggested that this may be a recall issue I was informed that the month my 2015 was built was not part of the recall even though the problem is essentially the same. Note: The above vehicle is and has been almost exclusively driven on well maintained roads w/no aggressive off road use/abuse.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #95

Jul 072019

Colorado

  • 50,500 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

On 4 separate occasions in the past month I have lost power steering. No codes are issued only lights on the dash stating "service power steering" and " service sabilitrack". the first 2 incidents occurred on a straight stretch of highway at 45 mph, 1 incident occurred in a parking lot at 15 mph. These 3 were manageable but the 4th occurred in a curve at 45 mph. This one took all I had to keep the vehicle from going off the road and down an embankment. In all incidents the vehicle was stopped, turned of and restarted shortly after the lose and the problem was gone. Vehicle is scheduled into a local Chevy dealer to see what they say is wrong.

- Eatonton, GA, USA

problem #94

Jul 022019

Colorado

  • 54,000 miles
I have a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado with about 54,000 miles and purchased it used in 2018 from pohanka Chevrolet with about 22,000. While driving under normal highway conditions on July 02, 2019, my truck experienced an abrupt loss of power steering. I was able to safely stop on the side of the highway, turn off the vehicle, and restart the vehicle. Power steering function returned. I inspected the power steering fluid and noted that there was a sufficient amount in the reservoir. I continued driving with no issue until two days later when the same problem occurred again while driving. I stopped on the side of the road and restarted the vehicle like before with the power steering returning on restart. However, the same issue occurred again within minutes of driving. It happened a total of four ties on two separate days. On Friday, 05 July I took my vehicle to my normal Chevrolet dealership and they diagnosed that the problem was due to a malfunctioning steering gear torque sensor that would cost $1,962 to replace. I researched the issue further and found that the exact same issue was replicated in recall bulletin 15595A. However, my 2015 Chevrolet Colorado was not covered in that recall. It seems possible that the issue noted in 15595A may have been more expansive than was originally discovered.

- Leesburg, VA, USA

problem #93

Jun 262019

Colorado

  • 88,270 miles
Power steering on my 2015 Chevy Colorado as well as stable track goes out intermittently. It can happen when I'm driving or starting the car. Turning the vehicle off and on again usually fixes the issue temporarily. Took the vehicle to the mechanic and codes CO545, U0420, B1325 and U04135 which are the steering wheel torque sensor, invalid data received from power steering control module, control module power current voltage below threshold, and invalid data received from brake control module. The truck is barely 4 years old and to replace the part will be 2300. It is exhibiting the same issues as the recall in 2016 and searching around I find more people having the same issues.

- Boise, ID, USA

problem #92

May 232018

Colorado

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. While driving various speeds, the power steering seized and various unknown warning indicators illuminated. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it resumed normal operation. During the most recent failure, the power steering failed to reset and the vehicle was towed to reliable Chevrolet (9901 coors blvd nw, albuquerque, nm 87114, 505-216-2993). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on her vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #91

Apr 232019

Colorado 6-cyl

  • 67,628 miles
Lst power steering on my way home from work April the 23rd 2019. 2 codes came up on the screen stability track issue and no power steering please drive with caution. Was able to drive 3 miles till I could pull off the road, turned off the vehicle restarted codes were gone from the screen. Was able to drive the vehicle 3 miles to my house. Next morning left for work drove 2 miles from the house same issue occurred had to drive another 4 miles till I could pull off the road as I live in a rural town. Turn the vehicle off turned it back on and it was able to drive to work when I contacted our local Chevy GMC dealer in russell springs Kentucky. Diagnosis was code C0545 torque sensor fault found E ternal short in the sensor which caused no power steering. Cost me $1800 jury place the steering gear and module in for them to reprogram the torque sensor the wiring harness had failed it had shorted out. Contacted GMC Chevy customer service my then number was not on the list for recall. Contacted dealer for additional help they were not able to help me. Looking for a total refund of a $1800 as even though my the number is not under the list this is the same issue as recall number 15595. Please contact me [xxx] my name is [xxx]. I purchased this vehicle from phillip's Chevrolet in frankfort Illinois February 2015. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Jamestown, KY, USA

problem #90

Apr 252019

Colorado

  • 35,000 miles
Power steering goes out very had to steer, a man can still steer my wife can not. Steering started going out at about 35000 miles. Truck was in motion. Shut off motor and restart steering works. I had GM fix it cost 1900$ GM paid 1000$ if they new it's bad they should recall or pay all of cost

- Royal Oak, MI, USA

problem #89

May 282019

Colorado 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering ability seized without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and turned off the engine. Once restarted, the steering returned to normal; however, the failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering module failed and needed replacement. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. The consumer stated the failure did not appear on the on star computer system but, the dealer was able to replicate the failure. The consumer referenced recall N202325410. The consumer requested to reimbursed for the failures.

- Fallbrook, CA, USA

problem #88

May 152019

Colorado

  • 30,800 miles
Total loss of power steering assist with "service power steering" message on screen while driving at highway speeds. Also loss of antiskid and stabilirak. Very dangerous condition! can't image what might have happened if this failed in a turn. The vehicle is not drivable in this condition.

- Fleming Island, FL, USA

problem #87

Feb 012019

Colorado 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. While operating the vehicle, the power steering intermittently malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn in either direction. On April 22,2019 my son was driving the vehicle and hit a deer due to the fact the power steering had failed. He could not steer it quick enough to avoid impact with the deer. So the truck has left front bumper damage and suspension damage but it was still drivable. The failure was diagnosed and repaired. To fix steering they replaced the complete power steering module with gear for $1,944.04. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The local dealer (denecker Chevrolet, 510 us-7, middlebury, vt) was notified, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 65,000.

- Brandon, VT, USA

problem #86

Apr 282019

Colorado

  • 1 miles
The power steering maintenance and traction control comes on while driving and locks up the steering. I had to pull over immediately because I wss driving on a city street, turning into the residential area where I live. The steering was hard. I tutned off the vehicle restarted and the wsrning messaged were gone and I regained the power steering. This had happened twice while driving.

- El Paso, TX, USA

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