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2025 Chevrolet Colorado problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Among the better years

The 2025 Chevrolet Colorado is among the quieter years of the Colorado on NHTSA's books: 45 complaints (65% below the model's median year), a single recall, and no open investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across driver assistance (11), brakes (10), and electrical system (7), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

45

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2025 compare to other Colorado years?

See all Colorado years to avoid →

What are the most common 2025 Chevrolet Colorado problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance1124%
Brakes1022%
Electrical System716%
Other511%
Engine37%
Transmission37%
Visibility & Wipers24%
Body & Structure12%
Speed Control12%
Seats12%
Lighting12%

Does the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V114000OtherFebruary 26, 2026 · 5,861 units

Defect

General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”

Consequence

Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

Many warning lights are on for traction control, abs , brakes service ESC, trailer braking and the adaptive cruise control system is not working, it was reported to the dealer, they checked it said bad battery, they coded it out said it is fine now on 9/5/25. It’s back at the dealer with all the…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · September 5, 2025

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…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · June 18, 2026 · crash

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…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 18, 2026 · crash

The Transmission jumps into 1St gear when spot at a traffic light or when parking.Back seat gap and Forward Collision Warning not functioning.

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · May 30, 2025

When I try to accelerate some times my truck doesn’t go. It’s like it’s not even in drive. The check engine light is on and the dealership that I bought it from told me just to drive it because they don’t have a loaner vehicle at this time. That it won’t hurt the vehicle to drive but…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 14, 2026

2025 Chevrolet Colorado — common questions

Is the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 45 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Colorado year, with 1 recall and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2025 Colorado problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are driver assistance (11 complaints), brakes (10 complaints), electrical system (7 complaints).

Does the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2025 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 2025 Chevrolet Colorado?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 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.