2019 Chevrolet Colorado: harsh or hard shifting

8 of the 151 complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado describe harsh or hard shifting.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 5%
typical mileage: 6,500
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 99 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Harsh or hard shifting by model year

2026
1
2022
1
2021
3
2020
2
2019
8
2018
8
2017
16
2016
4
2006
1
2005
1

What owners say

Filed Aug 27, 2026 · Transmission · PA

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.

Filed Nov 20, 2024 · Transmission · MI

Transmission Issues — Shudder And Vibration; Stuttering; Vibration And Slams Into Gear At Low Speeds When Going Into Gear. Problem has been confirmed by a independent service center. No warning lights. No codes detected by service center. Bought in May of 2019. 47,000 miles. Noticed about two months ago,

Filed Apr 10, 2024 · Transmission · 37,000 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving 60-70 MPH, the transmission was slipping, and the vehicle decelerated and shook before slamming into gear and then continuing to accelerate. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after stopping, the vehicle proceeded to move off in another gear other than 1st gear, then abruptly downshifted into 1st gear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a complaint was filed, the contact was added to a list, and then referred to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.

Filed Jul 30, 2022 · Transmission · OH · 3 injuries

I pulled off the dealer lot with 3 miles on the odometer, came to a stop sign and damn near smacked my face on the steering wheel due to a hard downshift from 2nd to 1st gear. Pulled back into the lot and was told that "I have to break it in". As I laughed in his face, I knew I messed up buying a GM product. 20 miles down the road, I start getting transmission shutter during light acceleration. Took it back to the dealer and they ended up changing the fluid. As I was coming to a stop to pull in my driveway, the transmission hard shifted and threw me past the driveway. Took it back in to hear "Yep, that is GM acceptable". I am now having transmission shutter so bad, the truck will barely accelerate at 30mph or faster. This truck is absolute junk and I tell everyone I know, not to buy a GM truck. I will never buy an American made truck until they are made in America again, as they are overpriced and don't last. I want my money back!

Filed Feb 15, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · 31,719 miles · CA

Since shortly after purchasing the vehicle new, I have experienced hard shifting, slipping when accelerating, also experience rough idle at times.I have had the torque converter replaced but I still ha e the problem. I've even had the service manager ride with me and he stated he experienced the lugging sensation, and said it's normal, they still did nothing to help me, and this is noted on their service record! This vehicle has been in the shop several times for the same issue, and I get the same answer as they find nothing wrong.

Filed Nov 3, 2020 · Transmission · 6,000 miles · CA

Hard shifting from 1st gear to 2nd gear specially when it is cold or on the first drive. The transmission seems to not engage the second gear and when it does it results in a hard jolt.

Filed Jul 15, 2019 · Transmission · 2,100 miles · IN

I experience harsh shifts from 1-2 gear and when downshifting 2-1. It jolts the whole truck. It sometimes randomly downshifts for no reason when I driving on the highway I am afraid that something is going to fail in the drivetrain when I'm driving.

Filed May 3, 2019 · Transmission · 6,500 miles · VA

After replacing transmission fluid per tsb 19417577 truck occasionally does not come out of gear when slowing down to a point where engine goes under 500 RPM where gas is applied to keep from stalling. This surge while braking under 10 MPH then requires hard press on brake which does seem to drop transmission out of gear with hard clunk. Stopped just inches short at light from car in front of me stopped at light. Dealer can not immediately reproduce with short test drive, and will not even attempt to troubleshoot. Been told to bring back when it happens more often.