Chevrolet Colorado Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 159 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Chevrolet Colorado across 16 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (61). The words owners use most often: “abs fault” (12% of reports).
- 159service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 10mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,150typical repair cost reported by owners
- 16%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- ABS fault: mentioned in 19 of 159 complaints (12%)
- Brake pads: mentioned in 11 of 159 complaints (7%)
- Rear brakes: mentioned in 9 of 159 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes, hydraulic repair on the Chevrolet Colorado at $1,150, and half of them between $980 and $1,850.
Based on 12 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2008–2012), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 137 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 159 complaints, 10 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Chevrolet Colorado service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Colorado | 1 | 4% | 111,817 |
| 2024 Colorado | 1 | 1% | 4,700 |
| 2023 Colorado | 2 | 1% | 34,700 |
| 2022 Colorado | 1 | 2% | 69,000 |
| 2021 Colorado | 3 | 4% | 70,029 |
| 2020 Colorado | 1 | 1% | 102,400 |
| 2019 Colorado | 2 | 1% | 108,500 |
| 2017 Colorado | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2016 Colorado | 1 | 0% | 180,203 |
| 2015 Colorado | 4 | 1% | 121,770 |
| 2010 Colorado | 1 | 3% | 2,500 |
| 2008 Colorado | 8 | 10% | 35,600 |
| 2007 Colorado | 14 | 10% | 30,809 |
| 2006 Colorado | 24 | 10% | 44,500 |
| 2005 Colorado | 61 | 17% | 47,850 |
| 2004 Colorado | 34 | 9% | 40,880 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Model years: 2015
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to December 24, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience the front brake calipers leaking brake fluid. This is due to air pockets, an imperfection in the metal caliper body.
Risk: If the vehicle experiences a brake fluid leak it can increase the stopping distance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front-brake calipers if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14888.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard and the engine seized. The contact stood on the brake…
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…
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the engine revved without the accelerator pedal being depressed. The contact stated that while turning onto an exit ramp, the brake pedal was depressed to slow the vehicle; however, there was…
The contact's husband owns a 2025 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that after exiting a car wash tunnel and parking the vehicle on the side of the car wash building, the vehicle continued to roll forward at a high speed without warning. The contact used both feet and excessive force on the…
The contact called on behalf of a family member who owns 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while the owner was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, but was stiff, requiring the driver to forcefully depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Colorados have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 159 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the Chevrolet Colorado. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Colorado service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Chevrolet Colorado?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,150 (half paid between $980 and $1,850), from 12 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Chevrolet Colorado?
The most frequent phrase is “abs fault”, in 19 of 159 complaints, followed by “brake pads” (11).
Other Chevrolet Colorado problems
- Steering problems (962)
- Electrical System problems (773)
- Power Train problems (562)
- Engine problems (326)
- Service Brakes problems (251)
- Exterior Lighting problems (203)
- Air Bags problems (185)
- Structure problems (157)
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