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2023 Chevrolet Colorado recalls & problems

The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado has 3 safety recalls and 138 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (59 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls
Complaints138filed by owners
Crashes · fires2 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall4 ★crash-test stars
2023 Chevrolet Colorado in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Seat beltsSep 19, 2024

Critical fasteners

Recall 24V703000151 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.
WheelsMar 28, 2024

Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 24V23700017 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.
Electrical systemFeb 22, 2024

Adas › Driver monitoring › Camera/sensor

Recall 24V13300055,755 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
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.
Fix
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.

Components: Electrical system › Adas › Driver monitoring › Camera/sensor; Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2023 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional · Lane departure warning: Standard

2023 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional · Lane departure warning: Standard & Optional

2023 Chevrolet Colorado NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2023 Chevrolet Colorado NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Colorado 2WD

22mpg combined
City / highway20 / 25 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.7 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

Colorado 4WD

21mpg combined
City / highway19 / 23 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.7 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

Colorado 2WD

20mpg combined
City / highway18 / 23 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.7 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Colorado 4WD

19mpg combined
City / highway17 / 21 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.7 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

Colorado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD

18mpg combined
City / highway17 / 19 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.7 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Colorado ZR2 4WD

16mpg combined
City / highway16 / 16 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.7 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Forward collision avoidanceAutomatic emergency braking; Warnings5930106,750 mi
Electrical system4410515,000 mi
Service brakes26001—
Engine21000—
Lane departureBlind spot detection; Warning17000—
Unknown or other12000—
Exterior lighting9000—
Power train9000—
Steering7000—
Fuel/propulsion system5000—
Vehicle speed control4000—
StructureBody2000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations