2023 Chevrolet Colorado: problems, recalls and what it’s worth
NHTSA has 1 open defect investigation (not a recall). 3 recall campaigns to confirm with a dealer.
Ask for the VIN and check it, then get a pre-purchase inspection.
Known problems on the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado
No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.
2023 Chevrolet Colorado recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. Repairs are free at a dealer for the brand, and a dealer can confirm by VIN which were already done.
- Electrical
Unexpected automatic emergency braking can cause the vehicle to abruptly stop or slow down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Details 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.
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.
- Tires & wheels
Damaged bolts may loosen or break, which can result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Details 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.
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.
- Seat belts
A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Details 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.
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.
2023 Chevrolet Colorado safety investigations and free repairs
Under investigation (not a recall):
- Electronic brake module component failure since Aug 2026
Ask the seller if the car has had this problem.
Free repairs to ask about (warranty extensions):
- Fuel system: Certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail.
- Warranty extension: Certain vehicles may experience reduced or intermittent Telematics Control Module functionality.
- Engine: Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the Engine Control Module (ECM) does not sufficiently control fuel injector flow rate under certain driving conditions.
- Cooling: Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition where coolant leaks from the radiator hose quick connect at the radiator inlet.
- Brakes: Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition in which the Brake System Control Module does not have the latest software.
2 more in the full VIN report.
A dealer for the brand can check these by VIN.
Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.
2023 Chevrolet Colorado safety and fuel
From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.
What owners complain about
135 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, about average.
Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.
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