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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GCGSCE30F1255294 · Checked Oct 28, 2026
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1GCGSCE30F1•••••• 2015 Chevrolet COLORADO

This build is quieter than most: 2 complaints against 4 for the average 2015 Chevrolet COLORADO build.

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Steering Feb 2020
Power steering went out as I turned left in an intersection. This happened a couple of times. Power steering completely went out, had to get towed, cost about $2400
Steering Feb 2018
The contact owns a 2015 chevrolet colorado. While driving various speeds, the power steering malfunctioned. The contact stated that there was a complete loss or power steering assist. Sting ray chevrolet in bartow, florida was made aware of the failure and diagnosed that the…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GCGSCE30F1255294 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.