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2022 Chevrolet COLORADO problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

51 owner complaints analyzed

1 distinct recall campaigns

20,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 17 of 51 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Steering behavior1121.6%
Braking behavior815.7%
Transmission and shifting59.8%
Electrical and battery issues47.8%
Engine operation23.9%

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.

Electrical System
17
Steering
12
Unknown Or Other
8
Service Brakes
6
Engine
5
Power Train
3
Structure:Body
2
Air Bags
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Electrical System17
Steering12
Unknown Or Other8
Service Brakes6
Engine5
Power Train3
Structure:Body2
Air Bags1

Electrical System: 17; Steering: 12; Unknown Or Other: 8; Service Brakes: 6; Engine: 5; Power Train: 3; Structure:Body: 2; Air Bags: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
7
25,000 to 49,999
1
50,000 to 74,999
1
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0007
25,000 to 49,9991
50,000 to 74,9991
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 42 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.

2022
4
2023
9
2024
11
2025
14
2026
13
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20224
20239
202411
202514
202613

2022: 4; 2023: 9; 2024: 11; 2025: 14; 2026: 13

Pattern summary

Electrical System leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 11 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 5 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 11460555 · 2022-04-12 (April 12, 2022)

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel would make an abnormal squeaking noise when turning to either the right or the left without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to be serviced on three separate occasions by two separate dealers. The first visit, the contact had the GM SIR coil and entire steering column replaced. The second visit, the intermediate steering shaft was replaced. The third time, the vehicle was taken to Sir Walter Chevrolet Company (8501 G…

Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11460555 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11600486 · 2024-07-09 (July 9, 2024)

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. Additionally, the steering was sticking while turning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the rack and pinion was faulty and needed to be replaced. The rack and pinion were replaced but the failure later reoccurred. Additionally, while driving over bumps in the road there was a clanking sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the lo…

Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11600486 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11481235 · 2022-08-25 (August 25, 2022)

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Colorado equipped with Goodyear Tires. Tire Line: Wrangler Duratrac, Tire Size: LT265/65/R17. The contact stated that he noticed that while driving on wet pavement, both rear driver and passenger side tires would brake lose and spin upon acceleration from a complete stop without warning. The tires had yet to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer nor the dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50.

Owner-reported narrative. 50 miles reported. Look up ODI 11481235 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11519292 · 2023-04-27 (April 27, 2023)

Locking brakes on the front driver side. Been to the dealer for 5 times for same problem. The problem started 5 days after buying the car and happened several times since than even after having the vehicle service by the dealer.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11519292 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11469125 · 2022-06-14 (June 14, 2022)

The contact's partner owned a 2022 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that upon placing the vehicle into park, he went into a store while his partner remained in the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle began to roll back as an abnormal, whining sound began to emit from the transmission. As the vehicle began to roll over a curb and into some grass, the passenger attempted to exit the vehicle but was unsuccessful. The vehicle continued to roll back as the vehicle into the telephone pole which caused the vehicle to come to a stop. The…

Owner-reported narrative. 7,950 miles reported. Look up ODI 11469125 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11686921 · 2025-09-12 (September 12, 2025)

Failure of the steering column to release the ignition key. The common failure occurs without warning or advance notice and may be an intermittent issue. Safety Issues: Unable to remove key from the ignition column results in: Inability to lock vehicle, potentially placing passangers at peril. Inability to properly park car as the steering wheel will not lock position, which results in a significant of roll away risk. Significantly increases departure time from the vehicle. Potential loss of property. Potential loss of Park Position of the t…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11686921 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11609460 · 2024-08-19 (August 19, 2024)

Battery keeps draining and leaves you stranded at home or at a parking garage. GM knows that over 250,000 vehicles are affected in the Chevy, GMC line and apparently has spread to Cadillac. The problem is that when GM does over the air updates to the vehicles, the computer software will not disconnect and drains the batteries.

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Owner report 11611831 · 2024-08-30 (August 30, 2024)

Battery drains and discharges due to parasite draw drawdown from infotainment system leaving driver stranded in parking garages and other locations. Local deal will not respond. Service Bulletin: N 232 412 313 Covers 2023 Chevrolet Colorado pickup trucks, but not the 2022 model years.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11611831 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11753756 · 2026-07-30 (July 30, 2026)

Loss of power steering, Truck repaired by GM dealer, he stated it was the same failure mode described in Recall notice N2023254 10. The repair even though the same as the previous failures was not covered by GM because my VIN was not in GMs recall notice. Looking at this website there a number of reports of power steering failures for later model Colorado and Canyons that were not covered by the recall. Either GMs fix was not effective, or they did not select the right VIN population. So the Power steering failure repair on my truck even th…

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Owner report 11757813 · 2026-08-18 (August 18, 2026)

While driving our 2022 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 (VIN: [XXX]) through an active roadway intersection at approximately midnight, the vehicle experienced a sudden, uncommanded complete loss of motive power and stalled without advance warning. Our teenage daughter was driving, making the abrupt loss of power, steering assist, and vehicle control in live traffic especially dangerous for an inexperienced driver. The stalled truck had to be physically pushed out of active traffic lanes into a nearby gas station for safety and has required flatbed towing…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11757813 at NHTSA ↗