The vehicle dossier US · 2018

2018 Chevrolet
COLORADOProblems & recalls

183 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Transmission & drivetrain appears in 78 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.

Snapshot Sep 28, 2026Live NHTSA complaint API How this dossier is compiled

01 / Owner-reported evidence

What owners reported.

Categories attached to 183 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.

Transmission & drivetrain78 reports
Other components58 reports
Electrical system34 reports
Engine24 reports
Steering18 reports
Fuel system14 reports
Air bags7 reports
Brakes4 reports
Body & structure4 reports
Visibility4 reports
Suspension4 reports
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POWER TRAIN77
UNKNOWN OR OTHER36
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM32
ENGINE24
STEERING18
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM11
AIR BAGS7
SEAT BELTS5
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5
SERVICE BRAKES4
STRUCTURE:BODY4
SUSPENSION4
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP2
BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM1
INTERIOR LIGHTING1
SEATS1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)1
WHEELS1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER1
VISIBILITY/WIPER1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL1
TIRES1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1

These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.

The reporting timeline

When reports arrived.

Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 10 years with reports.

Year filed (last two digits)Latest report: Sep 14, 2026
Mileage, where supplied

14,000 miles is the median among 79 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 4,150–31,200 miles.

This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.

02 / Official safety campaigns

1 recall campaign on file.

A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.

May 31, 2018 Safety recallFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPCampaign 18V358000

Reported concern

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. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.

Manufacturer’s stated response

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. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.

Manufacturer campaign: 18188 18268

Read campaign 18V358000 at NHTSA
Check this car’s VIN at NHTSA

03 / The manufacturer’s record

Instructions. Updates. Responses.

1,260 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.

Sep 4, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP4902WThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.NHTSA ID 11037253

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11037253 at NHTSA
Jul 21, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5099JPI to help diagnose A/C concernNHTSA ID 11035340

PI to help diagnose A/C concern

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035340 at NHTSA
Jul 21, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5509NThis PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.NHTSA ID 11035308

This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035308 at NHTSA
May 14, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5509MThis PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.NHTSA ID 11032777

This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11032777 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT3271QThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.NHTSA ID 11030974

This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11030974 at NHTSA
Mar 9, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP6104This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.NHTSA ID 11030092

This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11030092 at NHTSA
Mar 9, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP4902VThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.NHTSA ID 11030091

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11030091 at NHTSA
Jan 12, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP5700GThis PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when orderingNHTSA ID 11027689

This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11027689 at NHTSA
Jan 8, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP4902UThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.NHTSA ID 11027601

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11027601 at NHTSA
Nov 20, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5214GThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without u…NHTSA ID 11025755

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center. If valid vibration frequency or Road Force Variation data has been collected and a repair attempt does not correct the customer complaint, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support. For any vehicles that remains unrepaired after being at the dealer for three days or more and a related bulletin or PI is not found, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11025755 at NHTSA
Oct 30, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP5700FThis PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when orderingNHTSA ID 11024777

This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11024777 at NHTSA
Oct 8, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP6088This PI Addresses a possible solenoid wiring fault and how to inspect the build date to identifyNHTSA ID 11024446

This PI Addresses a possible solenoid wiring fault and how to inspect the build date to identify

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11024446 at NHTSA
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Records below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.

04 / Agency investigations

Official inquiries.

An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.

No investigation records matched this model-year in the snapshot.

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