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#BS-2023-CHECOL-69222023 Chevrolet ColoradoProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 222 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Think Twice
Based on 222 complaints, 4 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.7x the class average.
Top reported problems
improperly installed door seals
1 complaints • Severity 4/10
rear electronic locker failure plus bearing
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
blind spot indicators come on randomly
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
fuel injector failure
1 complaints • Severity 6/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
44 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 8K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (19 reports) • Median: 8K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Electrical (44 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2023 Chevrolet Colorado: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado, with 44 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 8,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 8K-mile mark.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado, with 38 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado, with 27 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado, with 21 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (3 recalls)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR
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.
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
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.
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2023 Chevrolet Colorado NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★3 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)
1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.
Electronic Brake Module Component Failure
SERVICE BRAKES
The worst model year for the Chevrolet Colorado is the 2016 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.
2023 Chevrolet Colorado vs. Class Average (Small Pickup Trucks 2WD)
This vehicle
222
Class avg
131
1.7x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small pickup trucks 2wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 222 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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