Drive train shudders intermittently seams like a program issue. Chevy trying to achieve higher MPG creating a driving issue. Loss of power on the highway. Makes me wonder about total failure at highway speeds and getting hit from behind. Chevy knows about this and makes the owner eat the cost and refuses to address the issue. I truly believe Chevy knows how to fix it but refuses and refuses to release accurate information.
2019 Chevrolet Colorado transmission problems
66 complaints (44% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 5,700. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 66
- of this car's complaints
- 44%
- typical mileage
- 5,700
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Colorado transmission problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado transmission
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2019 Chevrolet Colorado owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When driving at a slow speed truck seemed to die down and not want to shift to next gears. Truck appeared to shake when pressing on the gas lightly.
The vehicle experienced severe transmission hesitation, rough shifting, and shuddering early on, which was brought to a Chevrolet dealership under factory warranty at 16,875 miles (April 2021). The issue was reproduced by the dealer at that time. The transmission has now suffered a complete failure at 97,277 miles, creating an immediate driving and safety hazard due to loss of propulsion while operating the vehicle. The failed transmission and vehicle are currently available for inspection upon request.
Transmission is shuddering, I had a transmission flush done, and a tune up, and neither helped. I am concerned the transmission is going to go out while driving, especially in a busy intersection and cause an accident. I have had problems with the vehicle no accelerating when need going uphill to get out of the way of traffic when turning. Problem is duplicated every day until I can get it fixed. It has been looked at by a dealership and other personal mechanic shops. No lights on the dash have appeared.
Torque converter shutter makes vehicle lunge forward while driving. Feels like something pushes you from behind. On a wet road and especially in a curve this could cause rear wheels to slide.
Experience hesitation at a stop and shuddering at certain speed
I experienced shuttering when accelerating, leaving Treasure Island garage. I got on the freeway and drove 11 miles. I experienced shuttering again after waiting at a red light. I experienced final shuttering after reaching another red light. Had it towed to the dealership and was told that the transmission was no longer operational. Truck was 5.5 years old with a little over 60k miles. I was on the way to pick up my daughter and thankfully, she was not in the truck when this occurred. Truck did routine maintenance at Chevy dealerships only. Fairway for the majority and Findlay the final year of its life.
Transmission shakes, lurchers when driving, transmission stalls then engages abruptly at low speed and highway speed.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal rumbling sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the part not being available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Transmission Component: M5T: TRANSMISSION AUTO 8 SPD, 8L45 available for inspection. The vehicle shakes badly and shudders during acceleration and causes a brief inability to accelerate, often at higher speeds and with a great deal of rumbling and vibration. No other warning lamps, messages, or symptoms. The problem first appeared about 2 months ago. I recognized it as a persistent problem, and I was no longer comfortable driving the vehicle and feared that it would shut down while driving. I took my vehicle for diagnostic and maintenance at a local service center who also noticed that the transfer case "is making an unusual squeaking noise when driving". I was then notified that this is a known problem with this vehicle make and model for 2019 and referred here to file a complaint. Having less than 60K miles on this vehicle, I was referred to the dealership for possible next steps.
Questions about the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado transmission
Does the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 66 complaints about the transmission of the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado, 44% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2019 Chevrolet Colorado transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 5,700 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado transmission?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Colorado have bad transmission?
The Chevrolet Colorado model years with the most transmission complaints are 2017 (108 complaints), 2016 (97 complaints) and 2018 (78 complaints).
Other 2019 Chevrolet Colorado problems
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