• December 19, 2012Latches and locks

  Secondary Hood Latch/FMVSS 113

  NHTSA campaign 12V-594 · 118,800 vehicles potentially affected · Latches/locks/linkages

  The defect: 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.

  The risk: 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.

  The remedy: 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.

• June 28, 2011Power train

  FMVSS 102 & 114/shift lever & theft prevention

  NHTSA campaign 11V-337 · 6,768 vehicles potentially affected · Power train

  The defect: 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…

  The risk: 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.

  The remedy: 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.

• May 6, 2011Visibility

  Windshield wiper motor

  NHTSA campaign 11V-276 · 4,674 vehicles potentially affected · Visibility

  The defect: 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.

  The risk: Driver visibility could be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: 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.

• January 6, 2011Suspension

  Rear axle cross pin fracture

  NHTSA campaign 11V-007 · 30,566 vehicles potentially affected · Suspension

  The defect: 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.

  The risk: The driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning.

  The remedy: 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.

• November 18, 2010Child seat anchors

  Child restraint anchorage systems FMVSS 225

  NHTSA campaign 10V-575 · 192,676 vehicles potentially affected · Child seat

  The defect: 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.

  The risk: 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…

  The remedy: 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.

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Other Chevrolet Colorado model years

• 2025 1
• 2022 1
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• 2018 1
• 2017 1
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• 2015 7
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Common questions

Does the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 campaigns for the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado: 12V-594 (Secondary Hood Latch/FMVSS 113); 11V-337 (FMVSS 102 & 114/shift lever & theft prevention); 11V-276 (Windshield wiper motor); 11V-007 (Rear axle cross pin fracture); and 1 more.

How do I know if my 2011 Chevrolet Colorado has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Will the dealer charge to fix the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado?

No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Chevrolet dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.