2021 Chevrolet Colorado: recalls and problems
1 recall and 75 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.
Most common problems
What owners report
Both rear calipers have become frozen or stuck, causing the brakes to seize and not work correctly. this happened around 53,000 miles. there was a burning rubber smell as well as the tire/brake temp was 5 times the normal. this created a severe driving hazard.
Brake boost vacuum pump failure. while approaching a traffic light that was red, i applied the brakes. the pedal was very hard to press and required me using both feet to bring the vehicle to a stop. stopping distance was much longer than normal. i removed the vacuum pump and found it had seized and broke apart.
My 2021 chevy colorado experienced a distinct bucking and shuddering sensation under slow acceleration at lower rpms, specifically when shifting between 2nd and 3rd gear. there were no dashboard warning lights or malfunction codes prior to the issue. the defect was officially reproduced, inspected, and confirmed by a gm technician at a certified chevrolet dealership on october 28, 2025, at 46,437 miles. diagnostic s
Iba sobre el freeway a 60 millas y de la nada el freno se puso duro no respondían me pasé a los carril de la orilla y fui metiendo freno de mano poco a poco bendito dios me puse a salvo! la agencia me dijo que fue el booster ahora tienen que verificar que no halla fragmentos de metal en el motor!
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 2WD | ||||
| 2021 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 2WD | ||||
| 2021 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD | ||||
| 2021 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Colorado. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.