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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1GCGTDEN9J1••••••2018 Chevrolet COLORADO
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2018 Chevrolet COLORADO build (4 vs 2).
4on this build
178on the model
97builds in total
Most reportedSeats 1Air Bags 1Steering 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
Fuel SystemJul 2023
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving 30-35 MPH, the contact smelled an abnormally strong fuel odor. The odor became more intense while driving. The contact stated upon arriving at the residence, the fuel gauge indicated that the fuel tank…
SteeringJun 2021
Key cannot be removed from ignition. I bought my truck 6 months ago and it’s been in the shop 3 times bc I can’t remove my key. Last time it left me stranded at my veterinary clinic at 1 AM after dealing with an emergency because the battery died. It appears as though I am not…
Air BagsSep 2018
Loose rattling sheet metal or other parts in drivers door pillar near sidewall airbag area. May cause serious injury if it inadvertently deploys airbag, or restricts airbag deployment in an accident. Gm has been notified of this defective problem on all colorado and canyon…
SeatsJul 2018
The bottom seat cover retaining clip keeps coming loose on both the driver side seat and the passenger side seat, and can start to tear the seat cover. This appears to happen when entering or leaving the vehicle. It can be clipped back, but quickly comes loose again. I have…
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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 1GCGTDEN9J1309575 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.