Power steering cuts out
The 2015 Colorado has about 590 complaints per 100,000 sold. Three-quarters are about the power steering failing.
Updated November 2026 · based on 498 owner complaints and 7 recalls
590 2.6x the Colorado average
7 free to fix at a dealer
Every Colorado year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Known problems on the 2015 Colorado
Top problems and what they cost
Power steering failure
'Service power steering' warning and heavy steering.
Fix: Software update or steering gear $150 to $2,500
Steering
Recalls
An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
If the driver air bag does not deploy as designed, there is an increased risk of driver injury in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment.
If the seat-frame attachment hooks are not secured properly, the seat may not be adequately anchored to the vehicle, and in the event of a crash, the seat oc...
A loss or reduction in power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
If the vehicle experiences a brake fluid leak it can increase the stopping distance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
If the inflator separates from the back plate in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, this may cause the air bag or...
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A loss of power steering, particularly at lower speeds increases the risk of a crash.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado
- Watch for a power steering warning on the drive.Steering should feel smooth and even. Clicks, a heavy wheel, wandering or a catch can mean a worn coupler, steering gear or tie rods, and some failures were recalled.Owners filed 334 complaints about power steering failure on the 2015 Colorado, one of the worst years for it.
- Turn lock to lock at a standstill.Turning the wheel fully both ways at low speed loads the steering hardest. Clicks, grinding or heavy spots point to a worn coupler, rack or power steering fault.Owners filed 334 complaints about power steering failure on the 2015 Colorado, one of the worst years for it.
- Ask whether the steering gear was replaced.Steering should feel smooth and even. Clicks, a heavy wheel, wandering or a catch can mean a worn coupler, steering gear or tie rods, and some failures were recalled.Owners filed 334 complaints about power steering failure on the 2015 Colorado, one of the worst years for it.
Questions
Is the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
Power steering cuts out. The 2015 Colorado has about 590 complaints per 100,000 sold. Three-quarters are about the power steering failing.
How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado have?
7 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Chevrolet dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2015 Chevrolet Colorado problems?
Power steering failure.
Crash rating shown for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.