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2023 Chevrolet Colorado Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 137 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado, most often about the driver assistance (43% of complaints, typically around 5,500 miles). It is 10th of 23 Colorado model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2023 Chevrolet Colorado problems
Driver assistance
59 complaints · 43%Half of these problems showed up before 5,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection, warnings, adaptive cruise control.
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking system was activated erroneously, and the vehicle decelerated to 10 MPH before the feature was released. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to…
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the blind spot mirrors intermittently failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the driverâs side door sensor was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The dealer performed several additional repairs to the vehicle…
Electrical
44 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 15,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that several sensors were activated with contact being alerted to an issue with the lane keep assist, and the vehicle veering out of the intended lane. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency…
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the forward collision avoidance system activated, and the brakes inadvertently engaged. The forward collision avoidance warning light illuminated, with an audible chime and an unknown message…
Brakes
27 complaints · 20%Parts named most often: foundation components.
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer for a routine oil change and after the vehicle was serviced, the contact was provided a multi-point vehicle inspection sheet which showed that the brake pads had received a green check mark and that the brake pads were…
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was smoke coming from the front tires, and the tires were extremely hot. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact became aware of the burning tire odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an…
Engine
21 complaints · 15%The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the heater did not function as intended. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact checked the fluids and noticed that the oil dipstick was completely dry. In addition, the contact investigated and noticed…
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle decelerated from 70 MPH to 30 MPH. During the failure the check engine and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed an engine cylinder misfire. No further…
Other or unspecified
12 complaints · 9%Lights
9 complaints · 7%Transmission
9 complaints · 7%Steering
7 complaints · 5%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 Chevrolet Colorado recalls
Seat belts: critical fasteners
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Wheels and tires: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: camera/sensor
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Electronic brake module component failure
Summary
On april 11, 2024, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened preliminary evaluation pe24011 after receiving complaints concerning a loss of brake assist in 2023 my cadillac lyriq vehicles. These complaints allege a hard brake pedal, followed by a âbrake system failureâ message at start up or while driving. Gm shared records regarding several internal investigations for loss of brake assist due to alleged spindle fractures in the eboost system. Gm has stated that in the event of a spindle fracture, anti-lock brakes (ABS), stability control, and traction control remain functional until the vehicle comes to a complete stop. At this point, ABS, brake assist, stability control, and tra
Questions about the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: driver assistance (59 complaints, typically around 5,500 miles); electrical (44 complaints, typically around 15,000 miles); brakes (27 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 19, 2024 (seat belts). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the Chevrolet Colorado?
- It is 10th of 23 Colorado model years by number of complaints, with 137 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.