Second generation
2017 Chevrolet Colorado
The most reported problem on the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado is transmission shudder, with 53 complaints, usually around 21,000 miles.
- 216owner complaints
- 1recalls
- 5involved a crash
- 28,000median miles at failure
Newest report Aug 31, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Colorado doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2017 model year.
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado has 216 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, less than half the median of 463 for 2017 pickups on this site. Of the 12 Colorado model years since 2015, it has the 3rd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2016 and 2018
- At 22 complaints for each year on the road, the 2017 runs well under the 2016 (64) and close to the 2018 (20).
- Top problem
- Transmission shudder leads with 53 of the 216 complaints (25%), ahead of stalling at 18. A quarter of the 42 owners who gave a mileage for transmission shudder saw it by about 13,000 miles, and half by about 21,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- Only 6 of the 216 complaints (3%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, well under the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 5 reports mention a crash and 6 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 3 of 5, fall under airbag.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- No recall on file is on the same system as transmission shudder. For those, the complaints are all there is.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2019 at 38 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 18. So far in 2026, 12 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard, 53 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
216 complaints is 1.2 times fewer than the median 2017 model on this site and 2.1 times fewer than the median 2017 pickup. Among the 8 Colorado model years here it ranks 3rd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado
Chevrolet filed 1,508 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado. 78 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 11 bulletins · 53 complaints
This service bulletin provides a diagnostic procedure to aid in correcting a customer concern of a Howling, Whining/Whirring Noise, Shudder/Vibration and/or Grinding Noise While in 4HI, 4HI Auto and/or During Parking Lot Maneuvers in Auto Mode.
This service bulletin provides service /diagnostic information to aid with a Transmission Harsh 1-2 Shift Upon First Start Up/Shift of the Day Under Light Throttle.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating.
This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that engineering is investigating root cause of a harsh 1-2 and/or 5-4 shift on the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado and the 2017 GMC Canyon after mileage accumulation of approximately 25,000 miles.
This technical bulletin provides information for new transmission oil to use and a procedure for exchanging the old fluid and adding the new fluid to correct a shake/shudder during light throttle acceleration condition.
N192217820 Service Update Bulletin. The current transmission fluid may cause the customer to experience a shake or shudder feeling, which may be described as driving over rumble strips or rough pavement.
This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of a Torque Converter Shudder.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush and drain fluids for the transmission to eliminate a shake and/or shudder during a light throttle acceleration between 40 and 128 KM/H (25 and 80 MPH) at a steady state.
This engineering informational bulletin ends the need for information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Harsh, Delayed, and/or Improper Shifts.
SHAKE AND/OR SHUDDER DURING LIGHT THROTTLE ACCELERATION BETWEEN 40 AND 128 KM/H (25 AND 80 MPH) AT A STEADY STATE.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURES TO COMPLETE A TRANSSMISSION ADAPTIVE LEARN ON ALL THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF VEHICLES AND TRANSMISSIONS BASED ON RPO OPTIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF HARSH SHIFTS ON HARD ACCELLERATIONS.
Engine stalls or loses power while driving 10 bulletins · 18 complaints
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on.
This service bulletin provides service information for customer concerns of an in-tank fuel pump whining noise, engine hard to start and/or stalls and Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated that may be caused by gelling of fuel in cold temperatures.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Service Power Steering message, loss of power and or Malfunction Indicator Lamp on in the Instrument Panel Cluster.
This service bulletin provides information to correct a customer concern of an in-tank fuel pump whining noise, engine hard to start and/or stalls and Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated.
This Bulletin provides information to correct a customer concern of a siren or whine noise from the in-tank fuel pump at temperatures below -6C or 20F, accompanied by start and stall, no start, loss of power and MIL illuminated.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that a whine noise heard from the automatic transmission fluid pan hear with the the key on and engine off, or for up to one minute after the vehicle has been shut off should be ...
This Technical Bulletin provides information to correct a customer concern of a siren or whine noise from the in-tank fuel pump at temperatures below -6C or 20F, accompanied by start and stall, no start, loss of power and MIL illuminated.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the ECM to correct the customers concern to correct the stalling and idle surge.
This Preliminary information communicatesIn ambient temperatures 100F (37.7 C)degrees or higher, DTCs P2635 and/or P018B may set.The vehicle may also exhibit a hesitation or stalling condition.Excessively Hot and sustained ambient temperatures over 100F (37.7 ...
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the oil pump for vehicles with the condition of Low Oil Pressure Shut Off Engine Displayed in the Driver Information Center due to the pressure relief valve (PRV) cup plug in the oil pump becoming ...
Transmission jerks, lurches or bangs into gear 5 bulletins · 16 complaints
This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise.
This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the rear axle c-clips if found the cause of the customers concern of rear axle clunk.
This informational bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operations.
This informational bulletin provides information on Some vehicles may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 36 bulletins · 15 complaints
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to locate and repair a possible short in the wiring harness located at the camshaft cover or the cylinder head to correct customer concerns of Lack of Power, Reduced Power Displayed on DIC, Rough Idle, Stabilitrak ...
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of infotainment screen appearing too bright at night.
34 more on this problem
This informational bulletin provides information on Normal Radio Display Operation ? Display Does Not Remain Off at Times After Being Turned Off in Settings and no parts should be replaced due to this condition.
This Technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the radio to correct radio personalization settings on the infotainment display and a blank HVAC pop-up selecting HVAC Control settings.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the radio for vehicles with the condition of Intermittent Pop Noise from the Speakers Followed by a Reset of the Radio and Clock due to a software issue.
This informational bulletin provides Information on Using Voice Pass-Thru to Access Voice Recognition Commands on Cell Phone and how it does not work on models equipped with IOA and IOB radios.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Navigation radio does not have a global positioning system location but OnStar is able to accurately locate the vehicle.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone.
Audio speaker sound quality is poor, has a buzzing sound or rattles while listening to the radio or other music source.
This informational bulletin provides information for reprogramming the radio with the latest software due to a buzz and/or static noise heard during a Bluetooth call.
This preliminary information was created to explain that engineering is investigating a display issue . The display is not showing the local speed limit next to the speedometer. This does not effect the speedometer operation.
This informational bulletin provides information for the technicians on multi-media infotainment tester (MIT), does not function properly when diagnosing infotainment complaints, which may lead to mis-diagnosis.
Plus 24 older ones not listed here.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 6 bulletins · 12 complaints
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have a "Check Trailer Wiring" or "Service Trailer Brake System” message on the Driver Information Center when a trailer is ...
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about fluid leaking from the brake caliper piston area found during a service of the vehicle.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicle may have a water leak into the cabin. Water staining may be seen in the headliner or water may be on the floor.
This service bulletin provides information for tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system concerns.
17095 - Service Update. Certain vehicles may have been built with an incorrect rear axle assembly. This may cause an unintended deceleration or lock up at low speeds when shifting into 4WD, and an improper odometer reading.
This informational bulletin provides information on installing the correct tires for vehicles with the condition of under hard acceleration at higher speeds, the traction control light will flash.
Battery dies or the car will not start 6 bulletins · 11 complaints
This technical bulletin advises the technician of possible concerns caused by failed or incorrectly installed parts that may cause the battery positive cable to contact the water pump pulley or alternator.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have the battery is discharged overnight. Technician will need to inspect X301 for bent pins as shown below.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another.
This Preliminary information communicates a noise from the front end over bumps originating at the battery hold down retainer at inner fender.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the OnStar module.
This Preliminary information communicates a possible cause for lack of communication, No crank, dead battery, or key stuck in the ignition by pointing out a potential ground concern for the ECM/TCM ground on the block.
Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 2 bulletins · 10 complaints
This Technical bulletin provides information to correct a condition of a Service Power Steering Message on DIC, increased steering effort.
This preliminary information bulletin provides information for diagnosing a power steering fluid leak at the fluid reservoir.
Airbag warning light or recall 2 bulletins · 9 complaints
This informational bulletin provides an upate for Cause information on Airbag Warning Lamp Illumination Condition.
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON LOCATING AND RECONNECTING AIRBAG CONNECTORS THAT ARE NOT FULLY SEATED TO CORRECT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF AN AIRBAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED, OR ONE, OR MORE, AIRBAG DTC(S) SET.
Complaints filed by year
38 complaints came in 2019, 1.9 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
Recalls that include the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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 and remedy
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. 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.
The recall on the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado?
Transmission shudder, with 53 of the 216 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 21,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2017 Chevrolet Colorado problems start?
Of the 132 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 12,000 miles and half by about 28,000.
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado better or worse than the 2016 and 2018?
Counted per year on the road, the 2017 has fewer complaints than the 2016 and about as many complaints as the 2018: 22 a year against 64 and 20.
How many 2017 Chevrolet Colorado complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
6 of them (3%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for transmission shudder on the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado?
No recall on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado is on the same system as transmission shudder. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.