2023 Chevrolet Colorado: recalls and problems
3 recalls and 135 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is forward collision avoidance.
Most common problems
What owners report
After shifting to drive the vehicle had no brakes. a week or so earlier the check engine light came on. messages on the screen said brake system failure along with other messages. took to dealership, an update was installed. last wednesday engine light reappeared with the same messages but didn’t have time to return it to the dealership so parked it until today. today was the brake failure. returned to dealership, th
My truck is in the shop for engine wiring harness chafe. they are making me pay 1200 dollars for an issue that is known by chevy. i feel like i should not have to pay
The contact owns a 2023 chevrolet colorado. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was smoke coming from the front tires, and the tires were extremely hot. no warning lights were illuminated. the contact became aware of the burning tire odor coming from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic after a tire rotation. the contact was informed that the calipers and brakes had fa
Exterior headlamp surface coating/finish is delaminating/peeling from the oem headlamp assembly. dull headlamps pose safety risk as visibility is dimished. gm does not want to warranty defect, no reason given.
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD | ||||
| 2023 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Colorado. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.