2022 Chevrolet Colorado problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado, most often about electrical system. There is 1 recall for this model year.

Complaints
56
Recalls
1
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Median mileage
20,275 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Electrical System is the most-reported problem area, named in 20 of 56 complaints (36%).
  • Steering (12) and brakes (10) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 20,275 mi.
  • Owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires and 1 injury.
  • The 2022 Chevrolet Colorado has 1 recall on file.
  • It ranks 10th of 20 Chevrolet Colorado model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 27% fewer complaints than the 2021 model year (77).

2022 Chevrolet Colorado problems by category

  • 20 complaints
  • Steering
    12 complaints
  • Brakes
    10 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    9 complaints
  • Engine
    6 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    4 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain · 1 crash
    3 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    3 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    1 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    1 complaints
  • Lighting
    1 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    1 complaints
  • Suspension
    1 complaints
  • Airbags · 1 crash
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Electrical system17
Steering12
Service brakes9
Unknown or other8
Engine6
Structure:body3
Power train3
Electrical system:ignition2

When problems happen (mileage)

4Under 10k310k–30k230k–60k160k–100k100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2022 Chevrolet Colorado complaints that list mileage.

2022 Chevrolet Colorado recalls (1)

  • Recall 22V375000May 26, 20221,631 vehicles
    SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado vehicles equipped with a manual passenger seat. The front passenger seat may have a hook attachment that was not properly welded, allowing it to separate from the inboard track of the seat frame.

    Risk: An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat and replace the cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222368320.

Recent 2022 Chevrolet Colorado complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Sep 26, 2026FLBrakes
    I was driving along the highway exit ramp when I went to brake; the brake pedal was stiff, and the vehicle wouldn't stop. I had to put my full body weight into it, and that’s when the car came to an abrupt halt. I nearly crashed into the car in front of me. I took it to the Bomnin Chevrolet dealership, and the service advisor informed me that the vehicle had logged a fault code or something similar. The vehicle is currently at the dealership. Prior to the incident, there…
    NHTSA complaint #11767084 · source
  2. Filed Sep 15, 2026VABrakesEngine
    The brake booster vacuum pump failed catastrophically while driving, resulting in a sudden, dangerous loss of power braking assist and a rock-hard brake pedal. Upon inspection by a mechanic, the pump's internal failure violently sheared and destroyed the engine's exhaust camshaft, requiring a complete camshaft tear-down and replacement. This is a severe mechanical defect causing both immediate highway safety hazards and internal engine destruction.
    NHTSA complaint #11764365 · source
  3. Filed Sep 14, 2026TNBrakes
    Brake assist suddenly went out. No warning lights what so ever. Happened thankfully when pulling into my driveway at slow speed. Had to stand on the brake pedal to get stopped. If this would have occurred at interstate speeds. It would have been bad.
    NHTSA complaint #11764035 · source
  4. Filed Sep 11, 202654,500 miMNElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Colorado. The stated that after shifting to park(P), the contact was unable to immediately remove the key from the ignition switch. After several attempts, the contact was able to turn the ignition switch to the off position and remove the key. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the shifter assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was 54,000.
    NHTSA complaint #11763603 · source
  5. Filed Aug 18, 2026AZEngine
    While driving our 2022 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 (VIN: [XXX]) through an active roadway intersection at approximately midnight, the vehicle experienced a sudden, uncommanded complete loss of motive power and stalled without advance warning. Our teenage daughter was driving, making the abrupt loss of power, steering assist, and vehicle control in live traffic especially dangerous for an inexperienced driver. The stalled truck had to be physically pushed out of active traffic…
    NHTSA complaint #11757813 · source
  6. Filed Aug 15, 2026AZBrakes
    While driving on the freeway, I experienced a sudden issue with the vehicle’s braking system. The brake pedal became extremely stiff and difficult to press, and the brake assist stopped functioning. I was still able to apply the brakes, but it required significantly more force than normal to slow and stop the vehicle. Prior to this incident, I had also noticed an issue where the engine did not shut off normally after removing the key. The engine continued running briefly…
    NHTSA complaint #11757218 · source
  7. Filed Jul 30, 2026MIElectrical SystemSteering
    Loss of power steering, Truck repaired by GM dealer, he stated it was the same failure mode described in Recall notice N2023254 10. The repair even though the same as the previous failures was not covered by GM because my VIN was not in GMs recall notice. Looking at this website there a number of reports of power steering failures for later model Colorado and Canyons that were not covered by the recall. Either GMs fix was not effective, or they did not select the right VIN…
    NHTSA complaint #11753756 · source
  8. Filed Jul 2, 2026CABrakesEngine
    Component that failed: brakes. I was pulling into a parking spot at low speed and the brake pedal was suddenly extremely difficult to depress, almost impossible. It felt as if a brick were under the pedal but there was no obstruction. I was able to stop only because I was already going so slow. Safety of myself and others was at risk because I was almost unable to stop the vehicle. If I had been going any faster I don't believe I would have been able to without crashing into…
    NHTSA complaint #11748004 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology