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2023 Chevrolet Colorado

Solid pick — the complaint record is strong for its age. It does carry safety recalls, so confirm every one shows "remedy completed" on the VIN before money changes hands.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist — a shareable PDF

129 owner complaints · 3 recalls · data verified July 10, 2026 · source: NHTSA

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Why buy?

Driver assistance problems dominate (34% of complaints, typically reported near 11k miles).

The math, shown

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Complaint volume (40%)72
Severity (30%)73
Recall load (20%)84
Trend (10%)55

Complaints filed per year

Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.

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The road ahead

What breaks on a 2023 Chevrolet Colorado, plotted where owners report it happening.

030k mi60k mi90k mi120k miDriver assistance~11k mi · 44 reportsElectrical system~11k mi · 38 reportsBrakes~19k mi · 24 reportsEngine~44k mi · 20 reportsTransmission & drivetrain~49k mi · 9 reports

Also reported (mileage varies): Lane Departure (16)

Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint — a rough guide, not a schedule.

Driver assistance

34%

44 complaints · typically near 11k mi · 17 in the last 2 years

The automated emergency breaking system has been triggered unintentionally twice traveling at speeds of 50 miles per hour. There was no vehicle or object that entered …

Electrical system

29%

38 complaints · typically near 11k mi · 20 in the last 2 years

Blind spot monitoring system consistently malfunctions, illuminating the driver mirror warning light when no other vehicles are present. It occurs more frequently afte…

Brakes

19%

24 complaints · typically near 19k mi · 21 in the last 2 years

Recall was performed on truck about a year ago for the pedestrian collision automatic braking. Today the truck locked up the brakes in traffic and there wasn’t a pedes…

Engine

16%

20 complaints · typically near 44k mi · 18 in the last 2 years

Engine light came on. Fan ran high. Had it towed to the dealership. Has 39,000 miles on it. Needs a new upper radiator hose due to a defective hose. Apparently, after …

Recalls (3)

Safety recall repairs are free at the brand’s franchised dealers. Before buying, run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and make the seller show the work was done.

Seat Belts · 24V703000

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.

Wheels · 24V237000

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 System · 24V133000

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.

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The fine print: this verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado as a model, not for any individual car. A well-maintained example of an “Avoid” can outlast a neglected “Buy”. Informational only — always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.