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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GCGTCE38F1185461 · Checked Sep 25, 2026
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1GCGTCE38F1•••••• 2015 Chevrolet COLORADO

This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2015 Chevrolet COLORADO build (12 vs 4).

12on this build
478on the model
119builds in total
Most reported Steering 10 Power Train 1 Seat Belts 1

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Seat Belts Apr 2025
Driver's side front seat belt cable braking . No incident, just noticed, contacted GM and even though there is a recall for similar problems with other models they are not interested in doing anything
Steering Jun 2021
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V213000 (Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet…
Power Train Feb 2018
The contact owns a 2015 chevrolet colorado. After parking the vehicle, the key would not rotate completely to shut the vehicle off nor could the key be removed from the ignition switch. The driver had to jiggle or reposition the shift lever in order to remove the key from the…
Steering May 2021
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V213000 (Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the power steering warning light…
Steering Mar 2021
The contact owns a 2015 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started beeping and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The contact stated that the traction stability and steering link warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle…
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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 1GCGTCE38F1185461 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.