2013 Chevrolet Colorado
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 361 |
| 2005 | 356 |
| 2006 | 236 |
| 2007 | 140 |
| 2008 | 81 |
| 2009 | 67 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2011 | 42 |
| 2012 | 41 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 483 |
| 2016 | 694 |
| 2017 | 213 |
| 2018 | 176 |
| 2019 | 144 |
| 2020 | 79 |
| 2021 | 67 |
| 2022 | 48 |
| 2023 | 129 |
| 2024 | 114 |
| 2025 | 26 |
| 2026 | 9 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD INDEPENDENTLY SHIFT FROM SIXTH TO THIRD GEAR.
NHTSA ODI report, 20170906
1 of 1 total report mentions: power train.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD INDEPENDENTLY SHIFT FROM SIXTH TO THIRD GEAR.
NHTSA ODI report, 20170906
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2013 Chevrolet Colorado — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
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FAQ
Is the 2013 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Colorado?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 Chevrolet Colorado have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.