2011 Chevrolet Colorado: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. The newest campaign is 12V594000. NHTSA received the report on 19 Dec 2012. The NHTSA record gives the component Latches/Locks/Linkages / Hood / Latch. NHTSA has 42 complaints on file for this model year.
The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.
This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.
Remedy of the newest campaign, 12V594000, in the NHTSA record
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.
Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns
5 campaigns, newest first. 353,484 units in total.
- 12V594000Latches/Locks/Linkages / Hood / Latch
- 11V337000Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
- 11V276000Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor
- 11V007000Suspension / Rear / Axle / Spindle
- 10V575000Child Seat
12V594000Received . 118,800 units.
Latches/Locks/Linkages / Hood / Latch
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 12319. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
11V337000Received . 6,768 units.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 chevrolet colorado and GMC canyon passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.9 or 3.7 liter engine and a four-speed automatic transmission for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect," and federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, "theft protection." these vehicles may have been built with an automatic transmission adjustment clip that may not retain the shift cable in the correct position. If the shift cable is not in the correct position, the prndl shift lever may not accurately reflect the position of the transmission gear. The driver could move the shifter to "park" and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in "park."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The driver may not be able to restart the vehicle, and the vehicle could roll away as the driver or other occupants exit the vehicle or have exited, resulting in the possibility of the vehicle striking them or someone around the vehicle, or could result in a crash without prior warning.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Gm dealers will install a new automatic transmission adjustment clip free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about july 19, 2011. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 11181. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
11V276000Received . 4,674 units.
Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 chevrolet colorado and GMC canyon vehicles manufactured from september 22, 2010, through november 5, 2010. Some of these vehicles have the condition in which the windshield wiper motor crank arm nut may not be tightened to specification. When the wipers are operated with a build-up of snow or ice, or if the wipers are operated on a dry windshield, the nut could loosen. If there is sufficient loosening of the nut, the wipers could become inoperative.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Driver visibility could be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will secure the wiper motor crank arm nut free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before may 11, 2011. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 or www.gmownercenter.com.
Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 11095. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
11V007000Received . 30,566 units.
Suspension / Rear / Axle / Spindle
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, colorado, express, silverado, suburban, tahoe; and GMC canyon, sierra, savana, yukon and yukon xl vehicles. The rear axle cross pins were not properly heat treated and could fracture and become displaced within the rear axle. Should the pin shift out of position, it could create an interference condition and cause the rear axle to lock.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of charge. The safety recall began on january 11, 2011. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 10426A. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
10V575000Received . 192,676 units.
Child Seat
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 10367. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
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Complaints by component
42 complaints, 54 component mentions.
A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.
- 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
- All 2011 vehicles
| Component | 2011 Colorado | All 2011 vehicles | Colorado, all years | Mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 259.3 | 129 | 155.4 | 14 |
| Air Bags | 185.2 | 111.2 | 37 | 10 |
| Exterior Lighting | 74.1 | 31.7 | 42.8 | 4 |
| Unknown or Other | 74.1 | 63.9 | 56.7 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 55.6 | 48.1 | 50.1 | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 55.6 | 11 | 11.1 | 3 |
| Engine | 55.6 | 125.8 | 65.3 | 3 |
| Tires | 37 | 9 | 11.5 | 2 |
| Power Train | 37 | 88.6 | 112.8 | 2 |
| Structure | 37 | 43.2 | 32.2 | 2 |
The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 15.
- Complaints that report a crash
- 4
- Complaints that report a fire
- 0
- Injuries in the complaints
- 4
- Deaths in the complaints
- 0
- Date of the newest complaint
- 10 Mar 2025
These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.
Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.
Investigations
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.
Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.
Other model years
The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.
Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
- NHTSA page of the 2011 Chevrolet ColoradoThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/chevrolet/colorado/2011/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- General Motors LLC
The NHTSA record is the authority. A complaint count is the number of different complaint numbers for the make, the model and the model year. How the register is made. Report an error.
Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado?
- 353,484 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
- How many recall campaigns does the Chevrolet Colorado have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 29 recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Colorado, model years 2004 to 2026. 5 of them name the 2011 model year.
- Which component do the complaints about the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado name most often?
- Electrical System: 14 of 54 component mentions, or 259.3 per 1,000. For all 2011 vehicles the figure is 129 per 1,000.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado open?
- The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.