This page covers 3 recalls, 122 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado.
19–21 mpg combined
11.2–12.4 L/100km
Small Pickup Trucks 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado draws the most complaints around its forward collision avoidance system, which is the dominant theme across owner reports for this model year. Owners frequently describe the automatic emergency braking triggering unexpectedly at highway and surface-street speeds, sometimes bringing the vehicle to an abrupt stop, with no obstacle or vehicle in the travel path to explain it. The blind spot monitoring system draws similar complaints, with the mirror warning indicators activating when no other vehicles are present, a problem owners note gets worse after dark and creates ongoing distraction. Electrical system issues make up the second-largest named complaint category, though owners describe a range of symptoms without a single dominant failure mode. Engine complaints round out the top three, with a smaller group of owners reporting fuel system and cooling system concerns, including hose failures leading to leaks.
122
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado has 3 recalls, the most serious being two crash risks: the automatic emergency braking system can trigger without an actual obstacle and abruptly slow or stop the truck, and front wheel hub bolts may loosen or break and cause loss of vehicle control.
The automatic emergency braking issue stems from the front camera module falsely detecting an obstacle that isn't there, bringing the truck to a sudden halt at highway or city speeds and leaving following traffic with little warning. On the wheel side, the hub bolts holding the front wheels may have been over-torqued during assembly, which can crack or weaken them until they loosen or snap, potentially allowing a front wheel to shift or detach. The third recall involves the front seatbelt buckle attachment bolts, which may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing. A buckle that isn't firmly secured can shift or release in a crash, preventing the belt from holding the occupant in place and raising the risk of injury.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolt securing the front seat belt buckle on the left or right side may not be tight enough, potentially causing the buckle to loosen.
What the fix does
Dealers will tighten both front seat belt buckle attachment bolts at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front wheel hub bolts may have been over-tightened and damaged during manufacturing, which could affect wheel attachment.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel hub bolts at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front camera module may incorrectly detect an obstacle in front of your vehicle, causing the automatic emergency braking system to activate when no obstacle is present.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the front camera module software at no cost to fix the detection issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
