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P0700 on CHEVROLET COLORADO

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2017, 2018, 2021

What P0700 Means on Your CHEVROLET COLORADO

Real CHEVROLET COLORADO Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"*Transmission wiring harness - Not avail for inspection since it has been repaired *Repaired before complete failure. *Yes, repaired by Chevrolet Dealership *No *Yes, engine light - diagnosed as Code P0700, PO711 - transmission fluid temp performance failure. Monitor fluid temp."

— 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 09/02/2025

"P2738 Pressure Control Solenoid Valve 6 Control Circuit Low Voltage. Whenever you drive, the transmission will go into limp mode every now and then. It will say low oil pressure and throw another code of P0700 MIL Request From TCM."

— 2018 CHEVROLET COLORADO owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE • Filed 02/27/2025

"I purchased a brand new Colorado earlier this year. The vehicle currently has about 9,000 miles on the odometer. On two recent occasions within 1 1/2 weeks of each other while driving at highway speeds, there was a clunk noise and the transmission acted as if it had been shifted into neutral."

— 2021 CHEVROLET COLORADO owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 08/11/2021

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0700 on CHEVROLET COLORADO

66.7%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2017
1
2018
1
2021
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0700 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026