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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GCPTEEKXT1213212 · Checked Oct 31, 2026
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1GCPTEEKXT1•••••• 2026 Chevrolet COLORADO

This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2026 Chevrolet COLORADO build (3 vs 1).

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12on the model
10builds in total
Most reported Steering 2 Exterior Lighting 1

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Steering Jul 2026
The steering shaft on my 2026 Colorado Trail Boss is faulty and needs to be replaced. There was no accident but feel like this could be a safety issue that needs to be addressed and reported
Exterior Lighting Mar 2026
Front passenger headlight assembly is defective with less than 200 miles on vehicle. The defect is allowing excessive condensation in assembly and fogging up headlight brightness and assuming will eventually cause bulbs to prematurely burn out. This in my opinion is a safety…
Steering Jun 2026
Not sure if this is a safety issue at this point but there is a rattling noise around the steering column when you drive over any bumps and hoping this will not lead to any safety issues

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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 1GCPTEEKXT1213212 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.