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2010 Chevrolet Colorado Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2010 Chevrolet Colorado has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 29 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Chevrolet dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2010 Chevrolet Colorado owner complaints

Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado, describing incidents dated March 15, 2010 to September 23, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 12 complaints
  • Engine 7 complaints
  • Air Bags 4 complaints
  • Service Brakes 4 complaints
  • Power Train 3 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 3 complaints

Of the 29 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11767463 · Filed

    THE FRAME HAS FAILED. THE REAR FRAME AREA HAS ROTTED BEHOND REPAIR. i ONLY FOUND OUT WHEN THE TRUCK WAS IN FOR INSPECTION. I HAD A REPAIR STATION LOOK AT THE RUSTED OUT SPOTS. THEY CAME BACK WITH PICTURES AND THE THEY SAY THE COST TO REPAIR IS WELL ABOVE THE VALUE OF THE TRUCK.

  • ODI #11509163 · Filed

    I bought this chevy colorado a few months ago, vehicle with 65k, and unfortunately, for safety reasons, I could not drive it for more than 10” miles so far, because every time I drove it, I ran serious risks of causing an accident , which could even be fatal, as the vehicle simply turns off (turns…

  • ODI #11300290 · Filed

    TRUCK WON'T START FOR 10 MINUTES OR SO WHILE IN A PARKED POSITION, AND AT TIMES JUST AFTER TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF, IT WOULD NOT START. INTERMITTENT STARTING ISSUE. HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES RECENTLY, STOP TO GET GAS AND WENT TO START TRUCK AND WON'T START AFTER TRYING THE KEY AND POPPING THE HOOD…

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Secondary Hood Latch/FMVSS 113

NHTSA #12V594000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages — Hood — Latch · NHTSA notice

Reported December 19, 2012 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 118,800 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 12319 · Owners notified January 24, 2013 · Vehicles built November 9, 2009 – August 10, 2010 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured from November 9, 2009, through August 28, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 113, "Hood Latch System." The hood may be missing the secondary hood latch.

Safety consequence

If the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. During vehicle operation, this could obstruct the view of the driver and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

General Motors will notify owners and instruct them to inspect their vehicle for the presence of a secondary hood latch. Dealers will replace the hood on any affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

Notes

GM's number for this campaign is 12319.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS FMVSS 225

NHTSA #10V575000 · Child Seat · NHTSA notice

Reported November 18, 2010 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Potentially affected: 192,676 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 10367 · Owners notified December 14, 2010

Defect description

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2011, CHEVROLET COLORADO, GMC CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006, ISUZU I-280/I-350, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008, I-290/I-370, REGULAR CAB VEHICLES AND EXTENDED CAB VEHICLES WITHOUT A REAR SEAT AND EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT 60/40 SPLIT BENCH SEAT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR FOR THE FRONT CENTER SEAT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE AND THE OWNER MANUAL DOES NOT INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING HOW TO USE THE TOP TETHER.

Safety consequence

BOTH NHTSA AND GM DISCOURAGE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A FRONT SEAT. NEVERTHELESS, THERE ARE INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MAY REQUIRE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A RESTRAINT IN THE FRONT CENTER SEATING POSITION OF THIS VEHICLE THAT DOES NOT OFFER A REAR SEAT. LACK OF ACCESS TO THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR AND A LACK OF INSTRUCTIONS AS TO HOW TO USE IT, MAY RESULT IN IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF A CHILD RESTRAINT. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF A CHILD RESTRAINT CAN RESULT IN A REDUCTION IN THE RESTRAINT'S PERFORMANCE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH AND AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD SEATED IN THE RESTRAINT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL CUT A HOLE INTO THE BACK PANEL TRIM COVER TO ALLOW ACCESS TO THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR FOR THE FRONT CENTER SEAT POSITION AND WILL PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AS TO USE IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727 OR VISIT GM'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

Notes

GM SAFETY RECALL NO. 10367 AND/OR 10407.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

Other Chevrolet Colorado model years

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