2022 Chevrolet Colorado Electrical Problems

20 owners have reported electrical system problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado to NHTSA — 36% of all 56 complaints for this model year. The typical failure happened around 24,000 miles. That ranks #14 of 21 Colorado model years for electrical complaints (a typical year has 36). No electrical recall has been issued for this model year.

20complaints
24ktypical miles
0related recalls
1crashes
0fires
1injuries

Which parts fail

  • Ignition
    2
  • Instrument panel › Fuel gauge
    1

Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).

Mileage when the problem started

  • Under 25k
    375%
  • 25k–50k
    00%
  • 50k–75k
    125%
  • 75k–100k
    00%
  • 100k–150k
    00%
  • 150k+
    00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2022 Chevrolet Colorado owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact's partner owned a 2022 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that upon placing the vehicle into park, he went into a store while his partner remained in the vehicle with the engine running. 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. The vehicle continued to roll back as the vehicle into the telephone pole which caused the vehicle to come to a stop. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact stated that the air bag, seat belt, and the service safety restraint warning lights appeared on the instrument panel. The passenger was taken to the hospital by ambulance where she was treated for a head and neck injury. A police report was filed. …

8,000 miles · Jun 2022 · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was providing an inaccurate fuel reading. The contact stated that the fuel gauge indicated that there was more fuel in the tank than there was. Additionally, the contact stated that the fuel gauge read Empty(E) intermittently while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the fuel sensor kit was replaced several times; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 4,600.

Instrument panel › Fuel gauge · 5,000 miles · Oct 2022

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Colorado. The stated that after shifting to park(P), the contact was unable to immediately remove the key from the ignition switch. After several attempts, the contact was able to turn the ignition switch to the off position and remove the key. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the shifter assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was 54,000.

Ignition · 55,000 miles · Jun 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, it was difficult to remove the key from ignition switch. 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.

Ignition · 24,000 miles · May 2026

Fuel Guage will not move until there is about 200 miles after filling up. When filling up at the 320 miles the pump will shut off at 10 gals. The miles to empty will show that I can go anywhere from 400 to 500 miles. (This is impossible) this also does not match with the fuel gauge reads. Have taken this to the chevy dealer and they could not find anything wrong. It passed the sweep test and they drove it for about 200 miles and stated there was nothing wrong. Vehicle has 19000 miles. First time this happened was when it was at around 10000 miles. Issue is that I don't know and can't drive this very far due to not knowing how much fuel I have used. I have to rely on my phone gps to track how far I have driven and bounce it off of what is on the miles driven display. This has been going on for the last year.

Mar 2023

Chevy shifter control gets stuck in a position that does not allow the car to recognize when it is in park and release the key out of the ignition switch. Yes, it is available upon request. Safety is at risk as the vehicle is not recognizing when the car is in park, could lead to further problems when in park. The problem occurs more often than not when switching the car into park, car must be turned back on on off multiple times to release the key or popping the shift release to trip part into engaging and thus releasing. The car was taken in today to a Chevy dealer for a $900 diagnostic and fix which was not performed, many complaints and issues with other newer chevy owners about the issue.No warning lights or tripped codes on code scanner.

Oct 2024

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. Looking at this website there a number of reports of power steering failures for later model Colorado and Canyons that were not covered by the recall. Either GMs fix was not effective, or they did not select the right VIN population. So the Power steering failure repair on my truck even though it is the same failure mode as the previous recall was not covered by GM.

Jul 2026

When turning off the ignition, the key will not go all the way "off" and the key will not release. If I turn the ignition back on and drive forward and backwards and SLOWLY put the vehicle into Park, and then attempt to turn off the vehicle, it will occasionally allow it at that point. It appears to be a disconnect of the system recognizing the vehicle is truly in Park and when it isn't and thereby releasing the ignition off function. the engine does shut off but I think it remains in ACC and will not release. Maybe safety switch in the shifter assembly.

May 2026

My key was getting stuck in the ignition back in 2024 and the dealership replaced my shifter assembly. I am now having the same issue later after 2 years and I am out of warranty and now having to pay out of pocket. My sister has the same truck, year and color and had hers replaced. Also the service advisor said they've had two others come in with the same truck and had the same issue. I am unable to remove my key for quite some time once it gets stuck and I called Chevrolet themselves and they are telling me there is nothing they can do.

May 2026

The truck only has 12,009 miles on it we purchased it new in November 2021. Now the fuel gage only shows Full regardless of the amount of gas in the tank. Also when we try to fill the tank the gas pump keeps stopping as if the tank is full even when the tank is not. We are extremely uncomfortable to travel any distance. The dealership looked at the issue and said everything checked out ok. It is NOT ok.

Dec 2021

Electrical complaints in other Colorado years

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Electrical complaints per model year, Chevrolet Colorado.

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado?

NHTSA has 20 complaints about the electrical system of the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado, 36% of the model year's 56 complaints. The component named most often is ignition (2 mentions).

Is there a recall for 2022 Chevrolet Colorado electrical problems?

No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado, though it has 1 recall for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.

At what mileage do 2022 Chevrolet Colorado electrical problems start?

Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 24,000 miles, and 75% before 25,000 miles.

Is it dangerous?

Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 1 injury to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.