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2017 Chevrolet Colorado recalls and problems

1 recall and 216 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado.

1
recalls
216
owner complaints
5
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2017 Chevrolet Colorado recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump

NHTSA campaign 18V358000 · reported May 31, 2018 · General Motors LLC · 895 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
The risk
A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 31, 2026 · Power train

Transmission fluid flushing. Hard gear shift at slow speeds. Transmission shudder at high speeds

Jul 24, 2026 · Power train

See attached document for complaint.

Jul 21, 2026 · Power train · 39,200 miles

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered and vibrated abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the contact was made aware of a technical service bulletin which included replacing the transmission fluid. The…

Jul 4, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system

There is a major fuel line leak just before the high pressure fuel pump. It appears that the fuel line aggressively rubbed against an A/C line component (looks like a muffler/canister). This rubbing created a huge hole in the high pressure fuel line, causing diesel to spray everywhere on the driver side of the engine…

Apr 1, 2026 · Engine

Thermostat is having problems. Fan runs over use and Thermostat will not open

Colorado model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2014 0100
2015 7494174
2016 4714141
2017 121650
2018 118335
2019 015064
2020 08713

Across all years, the 2016 Colorado has the most complaints (714). All Chevrolet Colorado years →

Questions

Does the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado, the most recent reported on May 31, 2018 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado?
Owners have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (107 complaints), followed by electrical system (41).
How many 2017 Chevrolet Colorado complaints mention a crash or fire?
5 of 216 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 31, 2026.