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Chevrolet Colorado repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (3%)

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Chevrolet Colorado transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (71%)

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Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2021 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

200-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

6000 mi

US $350
Oil change plus accessory fog lights added. Transmission issues since new but they cannot replicate it. Trans jolts when downshifting to a stop. 

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2020 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

308-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

14570 mi The vehicle had an occasional shudder similar to a wake-up/rumble strip on a rural road or a tight washboard kind of vibration. Mild, but noticeable and would come/go at light throttle. There is a TSB for this through end of model year 2020 on the 8speed transmission vehicles. Overuse of assembly lubricant at the factory causes a trans fluid viscosity change that impacts the torque convertor at lock-up. TSB solution was complete trans flush 3 times in a row and drive for 320km. Warranty work. Noticeable difference, so far so good. 

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2019 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

308-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

1500 mi Issue with GM 8 speed auto trans torque converter judder at highway speeds. GM replaced trans fluid per TSB on the issue. 

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2018 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

308-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

25000 mi Rough shifting 

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2018 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

turbocharged 181hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

73000 mi

US $3600
Torque converter failed, transmission replaced. 

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2018 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

308-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

31000 mi Axle seal leaking. Seal replaced 

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2017 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

308-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

48360 mi Poor shifting between 1st and 2nd,and 2nd and 1st. could [not] repair, no GM fix known. common issue with this 8 speed transmission 

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2017 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

308-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

3000 mi Intermittent harsh 1-2 shift shift regardless of transmission temperature. Dealer said transmission was still in learning mode. Return if it persists. 
5900 mi Returned for harsh 1-2 shift and occasional harsh mid range down shift. Provided dealer with TSB and tech bulletin for related to issues found on Colorado Fans Forum. Dealer kept for two days to diagnose and conduct service based on information provided. Repairs didn't fix issues and GM was contacted and new transmission is required for repair. Awaiting final authorization. 
32000 mi Transmission shifts very hard with a noticeable thunk in the first 2 gears. The dealer replaced the torque converter and fluid last year. They replaced the transmission fluid again in October. It seems better but not they way it should shift smoothly. 

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2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

turbocharged 181hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

15000 mi Pin hole leak in boot, replaced under warranty 

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2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

turbocharged 181hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

91000 mi

US $100
Transmission shudder around 25-40 mph that was getting much worse. Chevrolet tsb mentioned using new blue label transmission fluid to alleviate. I drained transmission, changed filter and added recommended fluid according to procedure 
105000 mi

US $295
Took to private mechanic who tested all tsb electrical and found no issues. Scan showed abs/speed sensor bad on driver front which they replaced (2nd time). After driving away same warning lights for stabilitrac, abs, trailer brake back on. Repair unsuccessful 

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2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

305-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

33000 mi There is a hesitation when accelerating from a slow speed to accelerate 
7000 mi Transmission "lugs" after slowing/braking from speed >45, the attempting to lightly accelerate. Acts like a manual transmission does when your in to high of a gear for speed you're going. Advisor from Chevrolet instructed local tech to replace a seal on a valve in transmission to fix low speed lugging issue. Repair reduced lugging issues by 90%, but still occurs at lesser frequency. Dealership did great job locating part. 
34000 mi

US $590
Gear shifter failed 

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2015 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

305-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

5000 mi Drivetrain has a slight whine noise at 40 and 80 mph when decelerating. Differential was inspected and looked normal. Problem still occurring will be returning to dealer soon. 
5600 mi Whine in rear differential. Differential replaced. Low speed whine is mostly corrected but high speed whine remains. ECM reprogramed for better transmission response. 
17300 mi The M80 rear differential started wining and clunking going from reverse to drive. 

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2015 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

305-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

14000 mi Would not downshift when throttle applied at lower speeds causing engine to lug 

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2008 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

242-horsepower 3.7L I5 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

8000 mi Transmission and drivetrain, except computers and sensors, repair 

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2005 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

220-horsepower 3.5L I5 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

24000 mi Total transmission failure. Trans couldn't shift to 3rd due to slipping. Clutch packs totally worn. Transmission was rebuilt and exhibited same slipping symptom during technician road test. Turned out to be bad case. New transmission put in. At dealer for 

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2005 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

220-horsepower 3.5L I5 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

283000 mi

US $3000
replaced transmission 

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2004 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

220-horsepower 3.5L I5 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

55000 mi

US $100
Replaced front CV boot. It had developed a hole. 

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