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2023 Chevrolet Colorado problems

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One of the years to avoid

With 206 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 1.6 times the median Colorado year — the 2023 model ranks #8 of 23 Colorado years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 16 injuries in total across these filings.

Driver Assistance leads the complaint categories with 75 reports (36% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

206

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

4

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

16

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2023 compare to other Colorado years?

Colorado NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted936 complaints2004: 502 complaints2005: 459 complaints2006: 323 complaints2007: 199 complaints2008: 130 complaints2009: 87 complaints2010: 48 complaints2011: 54 complaints2012: 59 complaints2013: 2 complaints2014: 1 complaints2015: 635 complaints2016: 936 complaints2017: 282 complaints2018: 238 complaints2019: 190 complaints2020: 98 complaints2021: 94 complaints2022: 62 complaints2023: 206 complaints2024: 182 complaints2025: 45 complaints2026: 15 complaints
Colorado NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2023 Chevrolet Colorado problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance7536%
Electrical System3818%
Brakes2412%
Engine2010%
Other126%
Transmission94%
Lighting84%
Steering63%
Fuel System52%
Speed Control42%
Visibility & Wipers21%
Body & Structure21%
Suspension10%

Does the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V703000Seat BeltsSeptember 19, 2024 · 151 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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. 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.

24V237000Tires & WheelsMarch 28, 2024 · 17 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Damaged bolts may loosen or break, which can result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

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. GM's number for this recall is N232431480.

24V133000Electrical SystemFebruary 22, 2024 · 55,755 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Unexpected automatic emergency braking can cause the vehicle to abruptly stop or slow down, increasing the risk of a crash.

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. GM's number for this recall is A232424660.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“Vehicle at random moments will automatically make the vehicle brake to a complete stop. Very dangerous thing to happen and has happened about 5 times and one time my vehicle was side swiped as the vehicle maneuvered away from and hit my rear right side to avoid my braking on the freeway.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · December 8, 2023 · crash

“Dash cluster initially went blank while driving and there was no speedometer or console. The vehicle alarm was also reported as going off in the middle of the night without anything around the vehicle. I took it into the dealership and they replaced several parts including the dash and radio…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · May 20, 2024 · crash

“When battery was beginning to get old/need replacement but vehicle would still start: 1. The power steering assist stopped working intermittently (virtually impossible to steer even at speed) 2. Power brake stopped working intermittently (very hard to get vehicle to stop) Unsafe for me, would have…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · May 9, 2025

“Upper radiator hose rubber grommet failing at 22k. Had a severe coolant leak coming from top radiator hose blowing back onto hot motor which could have turned into a fire quickly. I was lucky! A lot of GMC Canyons and Colorado's are all reporting the same problem around 22k miles. It is currently…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · May 2, 2025

“Faulty Radiator Inlet Hose, upper radiator hose failure, outlined in PIT6494A. This is the third time that the light on the dashboard has come on for failure, the first time they "Fixed it" the second time they said it was the Battery, it was NOT!! This time they are saying what it really is, The…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · April 30, 2026

2023 Chevrolet Colorado — common questions

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 206 complaints put the 2023 model at #8 of 23 Colorado years. It is one of the Colorado years to avoid.

What are the most common 2023 Colorado problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are driver assistance (75 complaints), electrical system (38 complaints), brakes (24 complaints).

Does the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Chevrolet Colorado years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Colorado years to avoid are 2016, 2015, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2017, 2018, 2023, 2007. The cleanest record among Colorado years belongs to 2014.

How safe is the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.