2023 Chevrolet Colorado problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado, most often about driver assistance & safety tech. There are 3 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
136
Recalls
3
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
6
Median mileage
6,750 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech is the most-reported problem area, named in 59 of 136 complaints (43%).
  • Electrical System (43) and brakes (26) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 6,750 mi.
  • Owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires and 6 injuries.
  • The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado has 3 recalls on file.
  • NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation covering this vehicle.
  • It ranks 5th of 20 Chevrolet Colorado model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 143% more complaints than the 2022 model year (56).

2023 Chevrolet Colorado problems by category

  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech · 2 crashes
    59 complaints
  • Electrical System · 1 crash
    43 complaints
  • Brakes
    26 complaints
  • Engine
    21 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    12 complaints
  • Lighting
    9 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    9 complaints
  • Steering
    6 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    5 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    4 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    2 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    2 complaints
  • Suspension
    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 system43
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking38
Service brakes24
Engine21
Lane departure: blind spot detection15
Unknown or other12
Forward collision avoidance: warnings12
Power train9

When problems happen (mileage)

9Under 10k310k–30k230k–60k60k–100k100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2023 Chevrolet Colorado complaints that list mileage.

2023 Chevrolet Colorado recalls (3)

  • Recall 24V703000Sep 19, 2024151 vehicles
    SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Chevrolet Colorado and 2023 GMC Canyon vehicles. The left or right front seat may have a seat belt buckle attachment bolt that was not tightened properly.

    Risk: A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will tighten the left and right front seat belt buckle attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242453720.

  • Recall 24V237000Mar 28, 202417 vehicles
    WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The front wheel hub bolts may have been over-tightened and damaged during installation.

    Risk: Damaged bolts may loosen or break, which can result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232431480.

  • Recall 24V133000Feb 22, 202455,755 vehicles
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The front camera module (FCM) system may falsely detect an obstacle, causing the automatic emergency braking (AEB) to engage unexpectedly.

    Risk: Unexpected automatic emergency braking can cause the vehicle to abruptly stop or slow down, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the front camera module (FCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. 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 A232424660.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • EA26006Opened Aug 21, 2026Open

    Electronic Brake Module Component Failure

    On April 11, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE24011 after receiving complaints concerning a loss of brake assist in 2023 MY Cadillac Lyriq vehicles. These complaints allege a hard brake pedal, followed by a “Brake System Failure” message at start up or while driving. GM shared records regarding several internal investigations for loss of brake assist due to alleged spindle fractures in the eBoost system. GM has stated that in the event of a spindle fracture, anti-lock brakes (ABS), stability control, and traction control remain functional until th…

NHTSA 5-Star safety ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2023 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
2023 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆

Recent 2023 Chevrolet Colorado complaints

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

  1. Filed Oct 1, 2026TXElectrical System
    While driving on approximately September 24, 2026, the instrument cluster and infotainment screens went completely black — total loss of speedometer, gauges, warning indicators, and all readouts. The screens restarted on their own after a few minutes. Since then, on startup the screens remain completely black until the 12V battery is disconnected and reconnected, which temporarily restores them before the blackout recurs. This has happened 4 times total at approximately…
    NHTSA complaint #11768272 · source
  2. Filed Sep 21, 2026UTBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System
    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, they replaced the battery and said the brake issue is fixed.…
    NHTSA complaint #11766014 · source
  3. Filed Sep 11, 2026GAElectrical SystemEngine
    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
    NHTSA complaint #11763683 · source
  4. Filed Sep 8, 202642,400 miSCBrakes
    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 failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was scheduled…
    NHTSA complaint #11762838 · source
  5. Filed Sep 7, 2026TXLighting
    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.
    NHTSA complaint #11762575 · source
  6. Filed Aug 31, 202620,000 miGADriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the Forward Collision Avoidance system activated, and the brakes inadvertently engaged. The Forward Collision Avoidance warning light illuminated, with an audible chime and an unknown message displayed. The contact stated that on one occasion the vehicle was pulled off the highway to avoid crashing with another vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and taken…
    NHTSA complaint #11760979 · source
  7. Filed Jul 10, 2026WYDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System
    My 2023 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 cannot receive over‑the‑air (OTA) software updates because the gateway module is still running outdated firmware (XXX.mnf). General Motors issued Service Update XXX to correct this defect by performing a vehicle‑wide programming update. However, GM’s system incorrectly shows the bulletin as “closed” for my VIN even though the gateway module was never updated. The truck was sold to me by Tyrell Chevrolet in [XXX] with this safety‑related service…
    NHTSA complaint #11749540 · source
  8. Filed Jun 14, 2026MIElectrical SystemEngine
    On May 15, 2026, my 2023 Chevrolet Colorado (2.7L L3B turbocharged engine, approximately 49,000 miles) lost its entire engine oil charge while in normal operation, and at NO point did the low-oil-pressure warning light illuminate to alert me. While driving, a loud buzzing/vibrating noise developed near the upper engine and the center dash area. The vehicle continued to run with no oil-pressure warning of any kind — no low-oil-pressure light and no audible oil-pressure chime.…
    NHTSA complaint #11744040 · 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