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2023 Chevrolet Colorado problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 3safety recalls
- 137owner complaints
- 2crash reports
- 0fire reports
- 6injuries reported
137 complaints, against an average of 182 for the other 12 Chevrolet Colorado model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?
The components named most often in the 137 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2023 Chevrolet Colorado owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 137 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why does my 2023 Chevrolet Colorado brake suddenly for no reason?10 owners · 7.3% · Recall 24V133000
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?9 owners · 6.6%
- Why do the brakes feel soft, fail or make noise on my 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?7 owners · 5.1% · Recall 24V133000
- Why do the headlights or taillights fail on my 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?7 owners · 5.1%
- Why does my 2023 Chevrolet Colorado overheat?5 owners · 3.6%
- Why does the battery keep dying on my 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?5 owners · 3.6%
- Why does the infotainment screen freeze, reboot or go black in my 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?5 owners · 3.6%
Has the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado been recalled?
3 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
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.
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: 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.
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: Adas: Driver Monitoring: Camera/Sensor 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.
What do 2023 Chevrolet Colorado owners report?
12 of the 137 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
While driving, the vehicles internal computer system seized, completely shutting down and restarting itself over the course of 30 seconds. During and after this event, the brakes, power steering, and restraint system all became inoperable. Brakes failed to engage and power steering did not function. The issue resolved itself after turning the vehicle completely off and back on again. Brakes, power steering, and the restraint system have operated off and on over the past week since the event happened
While driving on approximately September 24, 2026, the instrument cluster and infotainment screens went completely black — total loss of speedometer, gauges, warning indicators, and all readouts. The screens restarted on their own after a few minutes. Since then, on startup the screens remain completely black until the 12V battery is disconnected and reconnected, which temporarily restores them before the blackout recurs. This has happened 4 times total at approximately 50,000 miles. No crash or injury occurred. This is a safety concern because the driver loses the speedometer and all warning…
After shifting to drive the vehicle had no brakes. A week or so earlier the check engine light came on. Messages on the screen said brake system failure along with other messages. Took to dealership, an update was installed. Last Wednesday engine light reappeared with the same messages but didn’t have time to return it to the dealership so parked it until today. Today was the brake failure. Returned to dealership, they replaced the battery and said the brake issue is fixed. I’m not convinced this fixed the issue and believe this could get someone seriously injured or killed.
My truck is in the shop for Engine Wiring Harness Chafe. they are making me pay 1200 dollars for an issue that is known by chevy. I feel like I should not have to pay
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 independent mechanic after a tire rotation. The contact was informed that the calipers and brakes had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was scheduled for the necessary repairs. The mechanic contacted the dealer about the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
Exterior headlamp surface coating/finish is delaminating/peeling from the OEM headlamp assembly. Dull headlamps pose safety risk as visibility is dimished. GM does not want to warranty defect, no reason given.
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 displayed. The contact stated that on one occasion the vehicle was pulled off the highway to avoid crashing with another vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and taken to a dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V133000 (Electrical System, Forward Collision…
My 2023 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 cannot receive over‑the‑air (OTA) software updates because the gateway module is still running outdated firmware (XXX.mnf). General Motors issued Service Update XXX to correct this defect by performing a vehicle‑wide programming update. However, GM’s system incorrectly shows the bulletin as “closed” for my VIN even though the gateway module was never updated. The truck was sold to me by Tyrell Chevrolet in [XXX] with this safety‑related service update not completed properly. The dealership has confirmed they cannot perform the required update because GM’s system…
My 2023 Chevrolet Colorado (2.7L, approx. 49,000 miles) experiences sudden, intermittent loss of motive power involving the 8-speed automatic transmission. The transmission sets codes and the vehicle drops into limp mode, capped at roughly 45 mph, without warning. The most dangerous symptom is a total loss of acceleration from a stop, especially on inclines — pressing the accelerator produces no response. On one occasion, stopped on a slight incline, the vehicle rolled backward toward the car behind me when it failed to move forward on accelerator input. I narrowly avoided a collision. On a…
On May 15, 2026, my 2023 Chevrolet Colorado (2.7L L3B turbocharged engine, approximately 49,000 miles) lost its entire engine oil charge while in normal operation, and at NO point did the low-oil-pressure warning light illuminate to alert me. While driving, a loud buzzing/vibrating noise developed near the upper engine and the center dash area. The vehicle continued to run with no oil-pressure warning of any kind — no low-oil-pressure light and no audible oil-pressure chime. Concerned by the noise, I immediately pulled into a parking lot and checked under the hood. The engine oil dipstick was…
My 2023 Chevy Colorado developed a rear brake squeal when backing up at approximately 20,000 miles. The dealer found nothing wrong at my next appointment. By 30,000 miles, the rear pads and rotors required replacement, at partial cost to me. The new rear brakes are already squealing again after just a few thousand miles. This isn't an isolated issue. A Chevy Colorado forum I follow has documented multiple owners experiencing the same pattern: rear brake squealing beginning around 20,000 miles, followed by premature pad and rotor failure shortly after. Notably, front brake wear is normal across…
I have experienced brake failure twice while driving my 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. When the failure occurs, the dashboard displays multiple warnings, including “Service Traction Control,” “Service Power Steering Drive With Care,” and “No Assist Soon.” When these messages appear, the steering becomes extremely stiff, the brakes lose stopping power, and the vehicle becomes very difficult to control. The first incident happened around April 2024, and the dealer performed a software update. The issue happened again around October 2024 at approximately 24,000 miles. The vehicle is primarily used on…
2023 Chevrolet Colorado: questions owners ask
Is the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 137 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado; the most common categories were forward collision avoidance (46, 33.6%), electrical system (44, 32.1%), service brakes (27, 19.7%). There are 3 safety recalls. 2 complaints mention a crash, 6 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?
Across 137 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are forward collision avoidance (33.6% of complaints), electrical system (32.1% of complaints), service brakes (19.7% of complaints), engine (15.3% of complaints), lane departure (12.4% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado; the most recent (campaign 24V703000, 2024-09-19) concerns Seat Belts: Critical Fasteners. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2023 Chevrolet Colorado brake suddenly for no reason?
10 of the 137 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado (7.3%) describe sudden, unexpected automatic braking ("phantom braking"). A related recall exists: campaign 24V133000 (electrical system: adas: driver monitoring: camera/sensor). The fix: Dealers will update the front camera module (FCM) software, free of charge. One owner wrote: "Forward collision braking activated for no reason and will hard brake. Has done it in the middle of an empty parking lot as well as when driving 65 MPH down the highway, twice. No major injuries happened either time other then sore necks and seatbelt marks." (NHTSA complaint 11704603, December 2025). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?
9 of the 137 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado (6.6%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "After shifting to drive the vehicle had no brakes. A week or so earlier the check engine light came on. Messages on the screen said brake system failure along with other messages. Took to dealership, an update was installed." (NHTSA complaint 11766014, September 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why do the brakes feel soft, fail or make noise on my 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?
7 of the 137 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado (5.1%) describe brakes feeling soft, failing, grinding or squealing. A related recall exists: campaign 24V133000 (electrical system: adas: driver monitoring: camera/sensor). The fix: Dealers will update the front camera module (FCM) software, free of charge. One owner wrote: "While driving, the vehicles internal computer system seized, completely shutting down and restarting itself over the course of 30 seconds. During and after this event, the brakes, power steering, and restraint system all became inoperable." (NHTSA complaint 11770805, October 2026). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why do the headlights or taillights fail on my 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?
7 of the 137 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado (5.1%) describe headlights, taillights or brake lights failing or condensation in the lamps. One owner wrote: "Exterior headlamp surface coating/finish is delaminating/peeling from the OEM headlamp assembly. Dull headlamps pose safety risk as visibility is dimished. GM does not want to warranty defect, no reason given." (NHTSA complaint 11762575, September 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2023 Chevrolet Colorado overheat?
5 of the 137 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado (3.6%) describe the engine overheating or coolant loss. One owner wrote: "The upper radiator hose and gasket on numerous Colorado and Canyon trucks have failed prematurely. Mine has failed at 31k miles. Radiator hose leaks can cause engine overheating and failures while on roadways." (NHTSA complaint 11710014, January 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does the battery keep dying on my 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?
5 of the 137 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado (3.6%) describe a dead or draining battery. One owner wrote: "I've had two problems both dealing with the truck's infotainment system. The first problem was that the software "glitched" and the screen became unusable (see attached pictures)." (NHTSA complaint 11533997, July 2023). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does the infotainment screen freeze, reboot or go black in my 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?
5 of the 137 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado (3.6%) describe the infotainment or touch screen freezing, rebooting or going black. One owner wrote: "The digital instrument panel and infotainment systems turn off and restarts. This causes you to not see speed or any other critical info for 30seconds to 1 min." (NHTSA complaint 11615203, September 2024). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Colorado
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2023 only.