2010 Chevrolet COLORADO problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
28 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
47,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 21 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 12 of 28 complaints (42.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 17.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 14.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
Electrical System: 12; Engine: 5; Air Bags: 4; Service Brakes: 3; Unknown Or Other: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 8 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 5 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 8; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 7 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2010: 2; 2011: 2; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 2; 2015: 8; 2016: 5; 2017: 3; 2018: 2; 2020: 1; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10418650 · 2011-08-12 (August 12, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP ABRUPTLY, CAUSING THE CONTACT'S BODY TO BE THROWN FORWARD TOWARD THE WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,500. UPDATED 09/28/11
Owner-reported narrative. 2,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10418650 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10690175 · 2015-02-23 (February 23, 2015)
BRAKE LIGHTS AND CRUISE CONTROL DO NOT WORK. CHECKED FUSES AND THEY WERE GOOD. LIKELY DUE TO FAULTY BRAKE SWITCH. THERE IS A RECALL OUT FOR THIS ISSUE BUT IT DOES NOT COVER THE 2010 MODEL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10690175 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10701891 · 2015-03-26 (March 26, 2015)
BRAKE LIGHTS AND CRUISE CONTROL DO NOT WORK. CHECKED FUSES AND THEY WERE GOOD. BRAKE SWITCH AND ELECTRICAL CONTROLLER FAULTED REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10701891 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10810763 · 2015-12-16 (December 16, 2015)
AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING. GOOGLE SEARCHED AND FOUND DOZENS OF REPEATED EXPLANATIONS OF THE CAUSE ON VEHICLE & MODEL YEARS ON EACH SIDE OF MINE. THE WIRING FROM THE BODY TO THE SMALL REAR EXTENDED CAB DOOR IS TOO SHORT AND BREAKS AS THE DOOR IS USED. ONE OF THE WIRES IS IN THE AIRBAG CIRCUIT AND THE INDICATOR ILLUMINATES WHEN THE WIRE BREAKS. UPON LOOKING UNDER THE RUBBER WIRE PROTECTION BOOT BETWEEN THE BODY & THE DOOR, IT CLEARLY REVEALED INSUFFICIENT WIRE LENGTH TO ACCOMMODATE THE DOOR ACTUATION. CLEARLY A DESIGN E…
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10810763 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11083106 · 2018-04-03 (April 3, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR REMAINED LIT. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO JOE BASIL CHEVROLET (5111 TRANSIT RD, DEPEW, NY 14043, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CHASSIS ELECTRONIC MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE…
Owner-reported narrative. 116,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11083106 at NHTSA ↗