Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 2.0× | 1 | Electrical | Average |
| 2025 | 27 | 1.4× | 1 | Brake | Caution |
| 2024 | 123 | 3.5× | 3 | Electrical | Avoid |
| 2023 | 137 | 3.4× | 3 | Collision Avoidance | Avoid |
| 2022 | 56 | −25% | 1 | Electrical | Average |
| 2021 | 79 | −39% | 1 | Engine | Average |
| 2020 | 85 | −40% | — | Transmission | Good |
| 2019 | 150 | typical | — | Transmission | Average |
| 2018 | 183 | 1.3× | 1 | Transmission | Average |
| 2017 | 216 | 2.0× | 1 | Transmission | Caution |
| 2016 | 712 | 5.7× | 4 | Steering | Avoid |
| 2015 | 493 | 3.9× | 7 | Steering | Avoid |
| 2012 | 42 | −81% | 2 | Engine | Good |
| 2011 | 42 | −82% | 5 | Electrical | Good |
| 2010 | 29 | −86% | 2 | Electrical | Good |
| 2009 | 67 | −72% | 3 | Electrical | Good |
| 2008 | 81 | −69% | 2 | Electrical | Good |
| 2007 | 140 | −44% | 3 | Electrical | Good |
| 2006 | 236 | 1.8× | 4 | Electrical | Caution |
| 2005 | 356 | 2.7× | 3 | Brake | Avoid |
| 2004 | 361 | 2.2× | 3 | Electrical | Avoid |
* Complaints compared with the median Colorado year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Chevrolet Colorado problems
Latest Chevrolet Colorado recalls
Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual
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Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner's manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026.
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.
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.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump › Mounting plate/flange
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.
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.
Tires
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.
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.
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Chevrolet Colorado should you avoid?
2016, 2015, 2024, 2023, 2017 and 2025 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Colorado years at the same age, led by steering problems in the 2016.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet Colorado?
2011 has the fewest complaints compared with other Colorado years at the same age, followed by 2012 and 2020. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Chevrolet Colorado problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the steering (962), electrical system (773) and transmission & drivetrain (561). Steering complaints peak in the 2016 model year.
How many recalls has the Chevrolet Colorado had?
29 recalls across 2004–2026. The model year with the most is 2015. See all Chevrolet Colorado recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.