Fuel System complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% | 3,000 miles |
| 2023 | 5 | 4% | — |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% | 90,000 miles |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2019 | 11 | 7% | 60,000 miles |
| 2018 | 14 | 8% | 52,000 miles |
| 2017 | 16 | 7% | 59,000 miles |
| 2016 | 22 | 3% | 30,000 miles |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% | 45,000 miles |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2011 | 2 | 5% | 95,000 miles |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% | 37,000 miles |
| 2009 | 12 | 18% | 54,000 miles |
| 2008 | 5 | 6% | 42,000 miles |
| 2007 | 13 | 9% | 60,000 miles |
| 2006 | 18 | 8% | 64,000 miles |
| 2005 | 11 | 3% | 85,000 miles |
| 2004 | 12 | 3% | 26,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, and failed to exceed 5-8 MPH. The traction control and the check engine warning lights were illuminated after the failure. The contact's wife was able to drive across lanes and pulled over to the right side of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with fuel injector failure. The dealer ordered the parts. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,900.
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The fuel tank failed in a manner rendering the vehicle unusable as it can not be refueled. The fuel tank failed at the inlet, leaking fuel in major quantities during refueling. It is available for inspection. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Major quantities of fuel leaked from the vehicle onto the roadway. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes. Currently the vehicle is at a dealership awaiting repair. The parts are on backorder with no expected date. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? I don't believe so. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No. …
Vehicle: 2023 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab 4WD, VIN: [redacted] , mileage: 52,877. Recurrent failure in the cooling system and engine/transmission, affecting safety and use. Check Engine Light comes on and off intermittently, code P30C5 (Coolant Flow Low). The coolant pump was replaced under warranty on March 20, 2025, at Leson Chevrolet (Harvey, LA) with 26,621 miles (attached invoice), but the same issue persists 9 months later with "Engine and Transmission System" alert in myChevrolet app. This is the 5th failed repair for the same defect since purchase (August 2023). Previous repairs include transmission wiring/sensor (January 2024) and Traction Control/ABS (December 2023). The vehicle is unsafe for daily 100-mile commute. Request investigation for potential recall.
Vehicle fuel fill back flows everything and vehicle's not full splashing gasoline on the vehicle and the ground which could cause an explosion also. The tank will not be full with fuel range on the dash ranging from 440 to 519. 519 is the full range. The vehicle has been back to dealership service department several times (4) with no resolution. The information screen on the dash has gone blank several times requiring it to go back to the dealership. There had been several message on the screen unrelated to the items listed. The accident avoidance system has locked the front brakes up at both 35 mph and 65 mph several times without a vehicle directly in front and without warning. The unexpected braking causes an abrupt stop and unexpected by the driver behind my vehicle potentially causing a rear end collision
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle started hesitating, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle immediately started to decelerate and failed to exceed 25 MPH. The contact moved over to the right lane and continued to drive until arriving at an independent mechanic shop. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the fuel pump was detaching due to a fractured bolt connecting to the mounting flange. The mechanic informed the contact of an undisclosed recall with a similar failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was confirmed from the diagnostic result; however, it was also confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The dealer replaced the fuel pump and the fractured bolt. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. …
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while towing a 2020 Forest River ePro 20BHS, the service DEF system malfunctioned, not allowing the contact to view the temperature and the towing controller. The contact stated the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with the DEF system needing to be regenerated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal was stiff. The contact pulled to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. The message "Brake Assist - Service Required'' was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the brake assist vacuum pump and the carburetor cap needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the fuel gauge went from full to empty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the fuel pump control module. The contact stated that his two son-in-law's vehicles, which were the same year, make, and model, also had the fuel pump control module failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Related recalls (3)
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump › Mounting plate/flange
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The lock ring that secures the fuel pump to the fuel tank assembly may not have been fully locked during assembly, which can result in a fuel leak during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and fully lock the fuel tank lock ring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2024.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018.
Fuel system, gasoline
GM is recalling 27,188 my 2009 Cadillac escalade, escalade hybrid, escalade esv, and escalade ext; Chevrolet avalanche, suburban, tahoe, tahoe hybrid, and colorado; and GMC yukon, yukon hybrid, yukon xl, and canyon vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new fuel system control module free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2009. Owners May contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463 or at…
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Colorado years have fuel system problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2016 (22), 2006 (18), 2017 (16), 2018 (14) and 2007 (13) model years. Fuel System complaints make up 3% of all complaints for the 2016.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Colorado fuel system problems?
Yes — 3 recalls, including 24V-491 (mounting plate/flange, Jun 28, 2024); 18V-358 (fuel pump, May 31, 2018); 09V-154 (fuel system, gasoline, May 6, 2009). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Chevrolet Colorado fuel system problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 52,000 miles; 53% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the delivery › fuel pump (6 mentions), followed by the delivery (4).
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.