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2024 Chevrolet Colorado problems, complaints & recalls

Typical Rising

NHTSA has received 121 owner complaints about the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado, or 45.2 per year on the road — a typical number of complaints for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 1.07, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #67 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Chevrolet models its rate is about the same; against other Midsize pickups it is 118% 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 2024-03-26 and 2026-09-01. Median delay from incident to filing: 10 days.

121Complaints
45.2Complaints per year on the road
1.07Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
3Recalls
5.8%Share involving a crash or fire
62Last 12 months

Analysis

The previous model year (2023) drew 35.7 complaints per year, fewer than this one. The following model year (2025) drew 16.1 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2024 model collected 75 complaints, 7% higher than the average vehicle of the same model year.

The most common problem area is Electrical (26.4% of complaints), followed by Engine (17.4%) and Brakes (17.4%). Electrical complaints are 1.7 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Electrical reports, owners most often mention “turn signal”, “right turn”, “blinks”, “activates” and “confusion”. 7 reports (5.8%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 5 injuries and 0 deaths.

Half of the reported incidents happened within 16 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the second year (36% of incidents). In the last 12 months 62 new complaints were filed, versus 43 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for this model year. 2% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses. 1 NHTSA defect investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “Electronic Brake Module Component Failure” (opened 2026-08-21, still open).

Complaint index

  • vs. all tracked vehicles1.07
  • vs. other Chevrolet models0.98
  • vs. other 2024 models1.18
  • vs. other Midsize pickups2.18
  • Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (75)1.07
  • #67 of 89 · 2024Rankings ›

1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road.

Other model years

  • 201821.0 per year0.5
  • 201919.4 per year0.46
  • 202012.3 per year0.29
  • 202113.0 per year0.31
  • 202210.9 per year0.26
  • 202335.7 per year0.85
  • 202445.2 per year1.07
  • 202516.1 per year0.38

Chevrolet Colorado problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›

What owners complain about

  • Electrical32 · 26.4% · 1.68×
  • Engine21 · 17.4% · 0.78×
  • Brakes21 · 17.4% · 2.87×
  • Transmission / powertrain12 · 9.9% · 0.85×
  • Driver-assist systems9 · 7.4% · 1.29×
  • Body & structure9 · 7.4% · 0.81×
  • Lighting7 · 5.8% · 3.71×
  • Interior & equipment5 · 4.1% · 0.46×

vs. all vehicles: 1.00 = All-vehicle average

Electrical · Common terms in reports

  • turn signal8
  • right turn7
  • blinks4
  • activates4
  • confusion3
  • left9

Engine · Common terms in reports

  • upper radiator10
  • radiator hose9
  • o-ring6
  • check forum4
  • youtube plenty4
  • seal upper4

Brakes · Common terms in reports

  • brake17
  • rotor5
  • braking9
  • pedal8
  • pads4
  • abs5

Problem areas: Transmission / powertrain · Electrical · Engine · Brakes · Interior & equipment · Steering · Driver-assist systems

When complaints were filed

2024: 33 33 2024 2025: 42 42 2025 2026: 46 46 2026
  • Crashes reported: 6
  • Fires reported: 1
  • Injuries: 5
  • Deaths: 0

Vehicle age at incident

  • <1 yr35.5%
  • 1–2 yrs36.4%
  • 2–3 yrs28.1%
  • 3–5 yrs0.0%
  • 5+ yrs0.0%

Median age at incident: 16 months

What owners report

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.

Segment peers · 2024 · Midsize pickups

ModelsComplaintsComplaints per year on the roadComplaint index
2024 Nissan Frontier197.10.17
2024 Jeep Gladiator238.60.2
2024 Ford Ranger7528.00.67
2024 Chevrolet Colorado12145.21.07
2024 Toyota Tacoma14554.21.29

Safety recalls (3)

SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS Campaign 24V703000 · 2024-09-19

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Campaign 24V491000 · 2024-06-28

Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The lock ring that secures the fuel pump to the fuel tank assembly may not have been fully locked during assembly, which can result in a fuel leak during a crash.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and fully lock the fuel tank lock ring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC Customer Call Center at (888) 988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N242451330.

TIRES Campaign 24V366000 · 2024-05-23

Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles. Incorrect tires may have been installed that do not match the tire label, and the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may provide inaccurate information for the installed tires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 110, "Tire Selection and Rims" and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Risk: A tire label that does not accurately reflect the installed tires may result in the installation of incorrectly sized tires. In addition, the TPMS may not warn the driver of a drop in tire pressure. Both of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242444030.

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Investigations

Frequently asked questions

How many complaints were filed for the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado?

121 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado, or about 45.2 per year on the road.

What is the most common problem reported for the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado?

The most common category is Electrical, accounting for 26.4% of complaints.

Does the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall(s) for this model year. 1 NHTSA defect investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “Electronic Brake Module Component Failure” (opened 2026-08-21, still open).

Is the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado still generating complaints?

In the last 12 months 62 new complaints were filed, versus 43 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.

How does the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado compare with similar vehicles?

NHTSA has received 121 owner complaints about the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado, or 45.2 per year on the road — a typical number of complaints for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 1.07, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #67 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Chevrolet models its rate is about the same; against other Midsize pickups it is 118% higher.