2015 Chevrolet Colorado: check engine light

Filed Aug 17, 2026 · Steering · MO

I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious safety defect involving my 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. While I was driving the vehicle, it suddenly lost power steering assist. The steering wheel immediately became extremely heavy and difficult to turn, requiring significantly more physical effort to control the vehicle. This sudden loss of steering assistance created a dangerous situation for me, my passengers, and other motorists. The failure occurred without warning and substantially affected my ability to safely steer and maneuver the vehicle. A sudden loss of power steering is particularly dangerous when making turns, maneuvering at low speeds, or attempting to avoid another vehicle or obstacle. What is especially concerning is that the failure experienced by my vehicle appears to match the defect described in General Motors Safety Recall N202325410, the federal safety agency Campaign 21V‑213, concerning loss of power steering assist in certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. the federal safety agency recall documentation states that affected vehicles may experience a loss of power steering assist while starting or driving because of a poor electrical connection within the steering gear assembly. The recall specifically explains that when power steering assist is lost, the vehicle reverts to manual steering and requires substantially greater steering effort, particularly at lower speeds. the federal safety agency and GM identified this condition as a safety defect because it can increase the risk of a crash. My vehicle experienced the same symptoms described in the recall: Sudden loss of power steering assistance while driving. The steering wheel became heavy and difficult to turn as the vehicle reverted to manual steering. A warning chime occurred. A warning message/malfunction indicator appeared on the dashboard. The loss of power steering made the vehicle substantially more difficult

Filed May 14, 2026 · MO

Lose his power steering while driving down the road. System says needs work on ABS when you hit a bump the radio changes itself. The anti-theft is on when key is in ignition and going down the road it's saying it's theft mode service engine light is on even after servicing the engine

Filed Jul 7, 2022 · Steering · NJ

While driving on the highway I lost power steering. The check engine light came on and indicated that the power steering had failed and to be careful driving.

Filed Feb 18, 2021 · Acceleration, Electrical · 84,000 miles · OR

This issue has been occurring since we purchased the vehicle in october of 2019. The vehicle will be traveling at various speeds at varius RPM's in various weather conditions. Vehicle symptoms as follows in order of occurrence: 1) engine will momentarily hesitate, 2) error code service stabilitrak will be presented on screen with service engine light and traction control light on 3)RPM gauge and spedometer gauge will go to zero 4) power steering system failure "drive with care" error code presents on screen 5) failure of power steering system occurs with no control of power steering system 6) driver will secure engine and computer system and wait 60 seconds 7) computer audibly resets with a click 8) engine will restart with 5-key turns 9) error will occur again sporadically these symptoms are extremely difficult to replicate and will sporadically occur, sometimes with a complete failure of the power steering system and other times with a failure ofthe stabilitrak system only. Driver believes that this is occuring due to malfunctioning steering gear.steering gear has been recalled previously for vehicle make/ model and year but truck does not fall under manufacture date.driver believes issue is related to recalled item on other vehicles. Driver has had vehicle serviced at three different locations for a total of 4 different visits. Jeff belzers in lakeville serviced vehicle twice and was in possession of vehicle for nearly 4 months trying to fix issue.replaced steering gear.belzers was also dealer who sold vehicle. (oct2019-feb2020 visit) suburban chevrolet service center in eden prairie visit once inconclusive (november 2019 visit) power chevrolet service center in newport oregon visit once inconclusive (july 2020 visit) driver is extremely worried about safety and drivability of vehicle and knows of several similar cases with vehicle.

Filed Aug 12, 2020 · Steering · 80,000 miles · SD

Power steering failed as I was driving 55 MPH under normal conditions on a state highway, making control very difficult and dangerous. Dash displays engine warning lights and a message that reads "service power steering, drive with care". Steering becomes very difficult and requires a considerable amount of effort to turn the wheel. The issue resolved after turning off the truck. It happened again yesterday 3 times on a two lane highway. Although my colorado was built in 2/2015 the VIN is not included in the recall for steering issues. This is dangerous.

Filed Sep 6, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 102,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet colorado. While driving unknown speeds, the brake pedal was stiff and failed to respond. Additionally, while the ignition switch was in the on position, the vehicle failed to start and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the vacuum booster and electrical system needed to be repaired. The contact called the local dealer (first choice auto, 2966 s cobb dr se, smyrna, ga 30080, (770) 444-0058) and was referred to another local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 8-4597870930. The failure mileage was 102,000.

Filed Aug 22, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 45,000 miles · AK

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet colorado. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and would not immediately accelerate. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated and the odor of fuel was present inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (chevrolet of wasilla, 3700 e. Parks hwy, wasilla, ak), but the cause of the failures were unable to be determined. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 45,000.

Filed Dec 11, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 10 miles · FL

Purchased 2015 colorado july 2015.we had it in for oil changes & a few times regarding hesitation of acceleration. Service techs did not type complaint when in for oil change only when brought in specifically for acceleration issue. They stated it was our fault we did not read the work order.it is not my job to read a work order it's the service techs job to enter every complaint or issue addressed by the customer. The last service was when I spoke to sales manager who set me up with service manager & I was assured me a tech would drive vehicle for a week to and from dealership approx 40 miles per day so they could diagnose the issues.I had advised issue is intermittent; the reason they could never duplicate while in for service. They made sure to state it was running to manufacturer specs. They drove it 10 miles not 40 miles a day for the 7 days they had it.then said exactly that it was running to manufacturer specs. Of course it did, you did not do what you promised wasting my time & kept my vehicle for 7 days just to pacify me. I told the sales manager what happened who I purchased the 2015 colorado & my 2014 camaro that I would never buy another chevy product as they would not stand by this issue, their customer or the lemon law. Today my husband is in austin texas with his truck in the shop again as truck now has a service engine light on; of course still has the acceleration issues as that was never addressed or fixed.we have to pay $800.00 to fix engine issues on a 2015 vehicle, this time no warranty even though we thought we were given a 75k warranty when we purchased the vehicle. This is the only thing I can think of doing prior to retaining an attorney to fight for the lemon law for a vehicle we bought for 40k. We have had issues with this vehicle since purchase & I am hoping I will get a call from someone from the federal safety agency regarding this complaint!

Filed Jan 27, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 19,000 miles · SC

Engine stalls intermittently when beginning to accelerate from red light/stop sign. Stalls occurred within 1 mile distance from where vehicle was started. First stall was at red light moving forward lightly. Sifted the vehicle to park, turned key, vehicle turned over and was able to drive once put in park. The vehicle was immediately taken to the chevy service center. The service advisor was able to read an error code p0506 even though the check engine light was not illuminated. Chevy could not schedule an appointment for the vehicle until 5 days later; the error had cleared and they were unable to duplicate the problem. Service department declared vehicle safe to drive as it the issue couldn't be duplicated. Engine stalled a second time when beginning to cross road at a two-way stop with oncoming traffic. Shifted vehicle to park, turned truck back on, shifted to drive and was able to move from intersection without being hit.. The colorado was taken to the dealership a few hours later and the error code had cleared already. Service advisor stated the car was safe to drive and there was no work to be done as their were no warning codes and the check engine light was not illuminated.