2015 Chevrolet Colorado problems: what to check before you buy
The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns to check, the newest filed in 2021, plus 490 owner complaints, the second-most of the eight Colorado model years in our 2015–2022 collection, with steering (357) and electronic stability control (56) named most often. Before you buy one, run its VIN through NHTSA's free recall lookup; the $14.99 original ClearVIN PDF shows title brands, odometer readings, accident and auction records on file.
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See what the paid report includes →NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, alongside 490 owner complaints filed with the agency, most often about steering. Eligible recall remedies are generally free through the manufacturer's approved repair process, even after the warranty ends; some software remedies are delivered remotely. Federal no-charge coverage has an age limit for vehicles first sold more than 15 years before the recall notice; manufacturers may cover older vehicles voluntarily. Check the specific VIN — a previous owner may already have had the work done.
Half of the 345 NHTSA owner complaints on the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado that list mileage came after 52,000 miles (NHTSA complaints file of November 11, 2026). How many miles will a Chevrolet Colorado last? →
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What to check before buying a used 2015 Colorado
Model-year data describes the production run, not the car in front of you: two cars of this model year can differ entirely, one with every recall repaired and the other with none. The counts below are from NHTSA data collected on 2026-09-15.
- Verify the 7 recall campaigns by VINCopy the 17-character VIN from the windshield or driver-door label, not from the listing, and run it through NHTSA's free recall lookup. It shows unrepaired recalls within its coverage and does not show completed repairs, so ask the seller for dated repair paperwork. The campaigns cover steering, the airbags, the brakes and the seats. The newest, 21V213000, was filed in 2021.
- Test-drive for what Colorado owners report most357 of the 490 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name steering: on the drive, feel for play, pulling or heavy steering, and listen for noises at full lock. Another 56 name electronic stability control: check that the stability-control light goes out after start-up and stays off. Complaints are unverified owner reports, not proven defects, but they show where to look.
- Check the title and odometer in the history reportRecall and complaint data describe the 2015 production run, not this car's past. The VIN decode here is free; the $14.99 original ClearVIN PDF lists title brands, odometer readings, accident and auction records on file for that VIN. Records vary by vehicle, and a missing record does not prove nothing happened.
- Book an independent pre-purchase inspectionHave a mechanic you choose inspect this Colorado before you buy, and ask them to look hardest at steering, electronic stability control and the electrical system.
Is the 2015 Colorado a good truck to buy used?
NHTSA's records cannot rate one used 2015 Chevrolet Colorado; they can show how this model year compares with the other Colorado years in this site's 2015–2022 NHTSA collection. The 2015 has 490 owner complaints on file; of the eight Colorado model years in this site's 2015–2022 NHTSA collection (2015–2022), one drew more and six drew fewer. The median of the Colorado years with enough complaints to compare is 165.5. The 2016 stands out instead, at 700. Its 7 recall campaigns are the most of any Colorado year in the 2015–2022 collection. These counts track how many were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they rank years within the Colorado, not build quality; whether one 2015 Colorado is a good buy depends on its own history and condition.
Which 2015–2022 Colorado years have the most complaints?
Among the eight Colorado model years in this site's 2015–2022 NHTSA collection, the 2016 has the most owner complaints, 700. The 2015 has 490. Older and better-selling years have had more time and more owners to file reports.
2015 Chevrolet Colorado recalls and reported problems at a glance
What owners report most
These are the vehicle systems named most often in complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. A complaint is an unverified owner report: it does not establish a defect, and a high count can simply reflect a popular model. Use it to decide where an inspection should look hardest.
| Vehicle system | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Steering | 357 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 56 |
| Electrical System | 53 |
| Power Train | 45 |
| Engine | 34 |
| Unknown Or Other | 22 |
Recall campaigns for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado
Each campaign below is an official NHTSA record. An eligible remedy is generally free through the manufacturer’s approved process, which may be an authorized service visit or remote software update. Federal no-charge coverage has a 15-year first-sale limit measured at the recall notice; manufacturers may cover older vehicles voluntarily. A campaign covers a production range. Check the VIN for open recalls within NHTSA’s coverage; confirm applicability and completed repairs with the manufacturer or an authorized dealer.
| Campaign | Component | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 21V213000 | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The power steering assist may be lost due to a poor electrical connection within the steering gear assembly. |
| 17V621000 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. |
| 16V054000 | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 17, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 19, 2015. A poor electrical connection within the steering gear connector may cause a loss o… |
| 15V278000 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to December 24, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience the front brake calipers leaking brake fluid. This is due to air pockets, an imperfection in the metal cali… |
| 15V267000 | SEATS | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to April 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the hooks that secure the driver's and/or front passenger's seat frame may not have been properly attached to the vehicle … |
| 15V157000 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to January 21, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured October 3, 2014, to December 9, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front driver air bag inflator that may be misa… |
| 14V645000 | AIR BAGS | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2014, to October 1, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver air bag connections may have been wired incorrectly. This could reverse the deployment sequence and disrupt… |
What this data cannot tell you
- A complete recall or repair history for one vehicle. NHTSA’s VIN lookup covers unrepaired recalls within its scope; confirm missing campaigns and completed work with the manufacturer or an authorized dealer.
- Whether a complaint is accurate. NHTSA publishes owner reports without verifying them.
- How reliable the model is overall: complaint volume tracks how many vehicles were sold as much as how they hold up.
- Anything about title brands, accident history, odometer records, or liens on an individual vehicle.
Primary sources behind this page
Open the underlying public source and verify that its scope matches the question you are asking.
- Recalls Lookup by VINNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Vehicle recall remedy age limitNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall and complaint datasets: scope and API documentationNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Vehicle Product Information Catalog (vPIC)National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 21V213000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 17V621000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 16V054000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 15V278000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 15V267000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 15V157000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 14V645000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Approved NMVTIS Data Providers — checked October 26, 2026U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance
The 2026-09-15 data collection queried these NHTSA model names for 2015 Chevrolet: COLORADO. Records appearing under more than one name are counted once. The documentation explains the collection endpoints; a campaign link opens its official record across all affected vehicles, not the recall status of a specific VIN.
2015 Chevrolet Colorado questions
What should I check before buying a used 2015 Chevrolet Colorado?
Check the 7 NHTSA recall campaigns against the car's VIN with NHTSA's free lookup and ask for dated repair paperwork. Owners name steering and electronic stability control most often in 490 complaints; those are unverified reports, not proven defects, but they show what to test on the drive. Recall data says nothing about this car's past: the $14.99 original ClearVIN PDF lists title brands, odometer readings, accident and auction records on file for the VIN. Finish with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls covering the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado as of 2026-09-15. Whether a specific vehicle is affected — and whether the repair was already done — depends on its VIN.
What are the most common 2015 Chevrolet Colorado problems?
Owners most often report problems with steering, electronic stability control and the electrical system to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports and do not establish a defect, but they show where to focus an inspection.
Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?
Generally, yes for eligible vehicles, even after the warranty ends. Federal law limits the required no-charge remedy when a vehicle was first sold more than 15 years before the recall notice; a manufacturer may still cover an older vehicle voluntarily. Check the VIN with the manufacturer for the approved remedy, which may be a dealer visit or a remote software update.
Can I check recalls on a specific 2015 Chevrolet Colorado VIN?
Yes. NHTSA's free VIN lookup reports unrepaired recalls within its coverage. It excludes completed repairs and can omit some recent recalls, older campaigns and vehicles outside its coverage. A zero result is not a complete recall or repair history. Ask the seller or manufacturer for dated repair documentation.