2023 Chevrolet Colorado Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Colorado years
- More complaints than other years 10th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 137 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. That ranks 10th out of 23 Colorado model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (46 complaints, 34%), typically at around 6,750 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 6 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 137owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 46 | 34% | 6,750 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 44 | 32% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 21 | 15% | 26,450 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 17 | 12% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 12 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 7% | 600 | — | — |
| Steering | 7 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 1% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1% | 34,700 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 1% | 10 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Chevrolet Colorado recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:critical fasteners
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system:adas:driver monitoring:camera/sensor; forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Electronic Brake Module Component Failure (EA26006) — opened Aug 21, 2026, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving, the vehicles internal computer system seized, completely shutting down and restarting itself over the course of 30 seconds. During and after this event, the brakes, power steering, and restraint system all became inoperable. Brakes failed to engage and power steering did not…
While driving on approximately September 24, 2026, the instrument cluster and infotainment screens went completely black â 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…
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 didnât…
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
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…
Other Chevrolet Colorado years
← 2022 Colorado · 2024 Colorado →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Colorado | 18 | 1 |
| 2025 Colorado | 27 | 1 |
| 2024 Colorado | 123 | 3 |
| 2023 | 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 Colorado | 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 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 46 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 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 2023 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.