2023 Chevrolet Colorado problems, complaints & recalls
TypicalWithin ±30% year on year
NHTSA has received 137 owner complaints about the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado, or 36.2 per year on the road — a typical number of complaints (complaint index 0.90, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2023 vehicles we track, it ranks #59 of 92 by complaints per year (#1 = fewest). Against other Chevrolet models its rate is 22% lower; against other Midsize pickups it is 81% higher.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2023-06-05 and 2026-10-13. Median delay from incident to filing: 5 days.
137Complaints
36.2Complaints per year on the road
0.9Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
3Recalls
1.5%Share involving a crash or fire
38Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2022) drew 11.7 complaints per year, fewer than this one. The following model year (2024) drew 44.1 per year, more than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2023 model collected 68 complaints, 18% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Electrical (29.2% of complaints), followed by Driver-assist systems (21.9%) and Engine (15.3%). Electrical complaints are 1.9 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. 2 reports (1.5%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 6 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 20 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the first year (31% of incidents). In the last 12 months 38 new complaints were filed, versus 39 in the 12 months before — down 3%.
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “Electronic Brake Module Component Failure” (engineering analysis, opened 2026-08-21, still open).
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.9
vs. other Chevrolet models0.78
vs. other 2023 models0.86
vs. other Midsize pickups1.81
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (68)0.82
My truck has used automatic emergency braking multiple times while driving at variable speeds with no obstacles or vehicles in front of me causing whiplash and further damage to my neck that has 5 budging discs.
Electrical · 2026-05-21 · ODI 11739365
3 different issues 1. Automatic emergency braking: Was driving and truck slammed brakes twice at 55 mph to 15mph There was no cars or people anywhere around truck when it happened.
Electrical · 2024-08-14 · ODI 11608391
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
Engine · 2026-09-11 · ODI 11763683
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.
Brakes · 2026-09-08 · ODI 11762838
Exterior headlamp surface coating/finish is delaminating/peeling from the OEM headlamp assembly. Dull headlamps pose safety risk as visibility is dimished. GM does not want to warranty defect, no reason given.
Lighting · 2026-09-07 · ODI 11762575
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: 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.
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.
Summary: 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.
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.
Summary: 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.
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.
EA26006 · engineering analysis · SERVICE BRAKES · Opened 2026-08-21 · Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
On April 11, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE24011 after receiving complaints concerning a loss of brake assist in 2023 MY Cadillac Lyriq vehicles. These complaints allege a hard brake pedal, followed by a “Brake System Failure” message at start up or while driving. GM shared records regarding several internal investigations for loss of brake assist …
