2018 Chevrolet Colorado recalls and problems

The 2018 Chevrolet Colorado has 1 safety recall and 183 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Chevrolet dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

183

Crashes / fires

3 / 5

Injuries / deaths

3 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2018 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2018 Chevrolet Colorado recalls

Recall 18V-358: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported May 31, 2018 · 895 vehicles affected · General Motors LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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.

2018 Chevrolet Colorado problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	78
Unknown or Other	36
Electrical System	34
Engine	24
Steering	18
Fuel/Propulsion System	11
Air Bags	7
Seat Belts	5
Vehicle Speed Control	5
Service Brakes	4
Structure	4
Suspension	4

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 4
Visibility › Windshield — 3
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 2
Back Over Prevention › Camera System — 1
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch — 1
Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 1
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Torque Converter — 1
Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 14,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2018 Chevrolet Colorado complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · reported Sep 14, 2026

Crankshaft Position Tone Wheel delaminated, mechanic changed it out and not sure what they did with it. Stalled vehicle on uphill passing lane during rush hour traffic, cars where inches from me as they passed at 65-70 mph, I called 911 and had a state trooper come and direct traffic. Joe's Garage inspected my vehicle and did the repair. It was not inspected by anyone besides Joe's Garage to my knowledge. No warning, dashlights came on after engine stalled.

Exterior Lighting · reported Sep 1, 2026

There are these "New" headlights that are LED and White and they are far to bright for oncoming traffic to the point that I see black spots that block the view of the road. To be clear they are not on my vehicle specifically, but a ton of the newer vehicles.

Engine · reported Aug 2, 2026

While driving at normal and safe highway speeds, without warning (no audible or visual warning from the vehicle information display) my vehicle experienced engine lockout, loss of all non-electric power, and no control over vehicle speed. A few seconds after loss, the information display did show a "check engine light" and that the engine was in "lockout." We (my spouse, young child, and self) were surrounded by multiple commercial semi-trucks and passenger vehicles and had to weave and serve to avoid collisions at highway speeds and get to the shoulder of the highway in a few seconds. The…

Power Train · reported Jul 21, 2026

I purchased the truck at the end of March 2025. Within a few weeks I was noticing different issues in the transmission. It would occasionally shudder, have jerky or long shifts, would jump gears and lose power. The shudder was random but mostly on the highway, the jerky or long shifts would mostly occur when the egjne was cold and more often in cold weather. The lose of power and jumping gears would occur when towing and when I was in the mountains, once losing power as I was turning onto a major highway. I took the truck in three times to get diagnosed but they couldnt replicate the issue or…

Electrical System · at 60,000 miles · reported Jul 15, 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the key was difficult to remove from the ignition. The dealer was contacted and informed that the shift interlock switch failed to recognize that the transmission was shifted to park(P). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but offered no assistance because the vehicle was not under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado: 18V-358 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado?

Owners report power train problems most often (78 reports), followed by unknown or other (36). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 14,000 miles.

Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.