2023 Chevrolet Colorado
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 136
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Forward collision avoidance
Campaigns on file for 2023
None on file
43% of complaints
Complaints per year
2023: 136 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 361 |
| 2005 | 356 |
| 2006 | 236 |
| 2007 | 140 |
| 2008 | 81 |
| 2009 | 67 |
| 2010 | 29 |
| 2011 | 42 |
| 2012 | 42 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 498 |
| 2016 | 713 |
| 2017 | 216 |
| 2018 | 183 |
| 2019 | 150 |
| 2020 | 88 |
| 2021 | 78 |
| 2022 | 55 |
| 2023 | 136 |
| 2024 | 125 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 | 16 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Forward collision avoidance
43% · 58 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
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Vehicle at random moments will automatically make the vehicle brake to a complete stop.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-20
The Automatic Emergency Braking System failed me today. The truck is available for inspection.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-06
Electrical system
32% · 43 reportsShow complaint excerpts
My 2023 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 cannot receive overâtheâair (OTA) software updates because the gateway module is still running outdated firmware (XXX.mnf).
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-10
Also filed under Lane departure
I've had two problems both dealing with the truck's infotainment system. The first problem was that the software "glitched" and the screen became unusable (see attached pictures).
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-07-24
Service brakes
20% · 27 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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Driver backed the truck out of a parking spot and the brakes did not engage. The service engine soon light then came on and said it was an anti-lock brake failure. Their have been two guesses so far as to what caused this.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-06-05
Engine
15% · 21 reportsLane departure
13% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing blind spot detection and warning.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2024-04-05Electrical system, forward collision avoidance24V133000 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.
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.
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2024-04-10Wheels24V237000 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.
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.
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2024-10-30Seat belts24V703000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2023 Chevrolet Colorado — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 58 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 43 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 27 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 24V133000 · Electrical system, forward collision avoidance
- Recall 24V237000 · Wheels
- Recall 24V703000 · Seat belts
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- Is the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.