2013 Chevrolet Colorado Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Colorado years
- Not enough data 22nd of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Chevrolet Colorado. That ranks 22nd out of 23 Colorado model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 26,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Chevrolet Colorado problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 100% | 26,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2013 Chevrolet Colorado recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Chevrolet Colorado.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet colorado. While driving various speeds, the transmission would independently shift from sixth to third gear. The contact stated that the failure only occurred when going down an incline and tapping the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (jeff…
Other Chevrolet Colorado years
← 2012 Colorado · 2014 Colorado →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Colorado | 18 | 1 |
| 2025 Colorado | 27 | 1 |
| 2024 Colorado | 123 | 3 |
| 2023 Colorado | 137 | 3 |
| 2022 Colorado | 56 | 1 |
| 2021 Colorado | 79 | 1 |
| 2020 Colorado | 85 | 0 |
| 2019 Colorado | 150 | 0 |
| 2018 Colorado | 183 | 1 |
| 2017 Colorado | 216 | 1 |
| 2016 Colorado | 712 | 4 |
| 2015 Colorado | 492 | 7 |
| 2014 Colorado | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Colorado | 42 | 2 |
| 2011 Colorado | 42 | 5 |
| 2010 Colorado | 29 | 2 |
| 2009 Colorado | 67 | 3 |
| 2008 Colorado | 81 | 2 |
| 2007 Colorado | 140 | 3 |
| 2006 Colorado | 236 | 4 |
| 2005 Colorado | 356 | 3 |
| 2004 Colorado | 361 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Colorado?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Chevrolet Colorado?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 Chevrolet Colorado a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Colorado model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.