AI Damage2022 Chevrolet Colorado: common problems
Owners of the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado filed 56 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and steering. The maker issued 648 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 56
- involving a crash
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 648
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 36% of all complaints
- 2 Steering 21% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 18% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 11% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 5% of all complaints
- 6 Structure 5% of all complaints
- 7 Forward collision avoidance 4% of all complaints
- 8 Equipment 2% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 20 complaints (36% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 142.
- Steering: 12 complaints (21% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 13.
- Service brakes: 10 complaints (18% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 23.
- Engine: 6 complaints (11% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 47.
- Powertrain: 3 complaints (5% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 77.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.5 L · petrol · 4 cylnamed in 1 complaints
- 3.6 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- 2.8 L · diesel · turbo · 4 cyl
- automatic, 6-speed
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: RWD, 4WD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 56 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 20 | 1 | 142 |
| Steering | 12 | 0 | 13 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 0 | 23 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 | 47 |
| Powertrain | 3 | 1 | 77 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 31 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 154 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 17 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Backover prevention | 1 | 0 | 5 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The vehicle began to roll back as an abnormal, whining sound began to emit from the transmission. As the vehicle began to roll over a curb and into some grass, the passenger attempted to exit the vehicle but was unsuccessful.
Prior to the incident, there were no on-screen indicators, warnings, or warning lights. It was only after the brake failure that a message appeared on the screen—along with the wrench symbol—reading "Brake Assist Service."
The brake booster vacuum pump failed catastrophically while driving, resulting in a sudden, dangerous loss of power braking assist and a rock-hard brake pedal. Upon inspection by a mechanic, the pump's internal failure violently sheared and destroyed the engine's exhaust camshaft, requiring a complete camshaft…
No warning lights what so ever. Happened thankfully when pulling into my driveway at slow speed. Had to stand on the brake pedal to get stopped. If this would have occurred at interstate speeds. It would have been bad.
While driving our 2022 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 (VIN: [XXX]) through an active roadway intersection at approximately midnight, the vehicle experienced a sudden, uncommanded complete loss of motive power and stalled without advance warning.
Loss of power steering, Truck repaired by GM dealer, he stated it was the same failure mode described in Recall notice N2023254 10. The repair even though the same as the previous failures was not covered by GM because my VIN was not in GMs recall notice.
There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was a recurring failure. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that parts were on a national back order. The manufacturer was not made aware of failure. The failure mileage was 23,750.
He could not identify any issues and no warning lights. I contacted General Motors problem resolution team in Detroit. They had me take my truck to a Chevy Dealership which I did. The truck was at the dealership from 7:30 in the morning till almost 4pm.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 823 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Colorado has 161 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 56, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it
- This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent…
This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering
- This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance
- This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
- PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues
- This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an…
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
- This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice command will be…
This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice command will be inoperative when trying to open applications. Engineering is investigating and this PI will be converted to a bulletin…
- Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue
- This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size…
- This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a…
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic…
This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss
NHTSA lists 648 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, steering, service brakes. Total complaints: 56. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (18%), infotainment or screen glitches (14%), knocking, grinding or other noise (5%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado?
NHTSA lists 648 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2022 Chevrolet Colorado from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2022 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.