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2025 Chevrolet Colorado problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 1safety recall
- 27owner complaints
- 1crash report
- 0fire reports
- 1injury reported
27 complaints, against an average of 191 for the other 12 Chevrolet Colorado model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado?
The components named most often in the 27 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2025 Chevrolet Colorado owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 27 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
Has the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado been recalled?
1 U.S. safety recall. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Equipment: Other: Owners/Service/Other Manual General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, âOccupant Protection.â
Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic ownerâs manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.
What do 2025 Chevrolet Colorado owners report?
12 of the 27 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.
Erratic operation. Indicator in side mirrors flickering with no object present. Dealer installed a new left side blind spot monitor which was tested and found to be defective, Have been waiting more than a week to have another one delivered.
The contact's husband owns a 2025 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that after exiting a car wash tunnel and parking the vehicle on the side of the car wash building, the vehicle continued to roll forward at a high speed without warning. The contact used both feet and excessive force on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle; however, the vehicle continued to roll forward. The vehicle ran over the parking pillar and crashed into a brick column attached to the building. The vehicle continued to roll forward after the crash and eventually stopped once it rolled over the car wash roadâŠ
At 6700 miles, the following warning lights came on: Service Trailer Brake Service ESC Service Brake Assist Adaptive Cruise control unavailable. I brought the truck to the dealer. They read the codes and found a service bulletin. â6721 found service bulletin for code C055F vehicle needs a master cylinder/booster/ebcm parts orderedâ They told me it was safe to drive but I refused to drive given what I found online about this issues. The vehicle took a week to fix.
The infotainment system does not operate correctly. The screen where the backup camera and all other information is you can not view since the screen is black most of the time. That is also where the light switch is for headlights and such.
All electronic braking lights came on in truck @13040 miles dropped at dealership last Monday they believe itâs the master cylinder. Pending additional info
The Transmission jumps into 1St gear when spot at a traffic light or when parking.Back seat gap and Forward Collision Warning not functioning.
Any time the heated seats and or steering wheel heat are on the lights pulsate inside and outside the vehicle. I have complained to the dealership and Chevy. Neither one has any answers for this. Chevy admitted via email finally that it was an issue but they did not have a fix at this time and the vehicle was safe. I find this to be a safety issue due to the lights pulsating and that apparently it is pulling too much power somewhere. To me this could cause a fire. For the money I paid for a brand new vehicle you'd think they would be willing to figure this out quickly. I know of others whoâŠ
When using heated seats and heated steering wheel the headlights randomly pulsate and dim - dangerously impacting driver night-time vision / visibility and confusing / disorienting other drivers. Ongoing issue. Happens EVERY time headlights are utilized in conjunction with heated seats and heated steering wheel. Occurs at idle and at speed. Chevrolet refuses to acknowledge, address, or remedy the issue. Has not been remedied to date. Videos available.
When I try to accelerate some times my truck doesnât go. Itâs like itâs not even in drive. The check engine light is on and the dealership that I bought it from told me just to drive it because they donât have a loaner vehicle at this time. That it wonât hurt the vehicle to drive but itâs unsafe to drive. I step on the gas and it doesnât go. I could be hit if Iâm trying to move when in traffic. Also my truck only had 5200 miles on it when this started and Iâve only had it since 16 July 2025.
The headlights flicker/pulse creating visibility issues at night. This occurs when the heated seats are activated. This is a safety concern for myself, passengers, other drivers, and pedestrians. Flickering lights can cause an accident due to poor visibility and the creating of false shadows. This would also hinder the ability to see pedestrians. The problem was reproduced at the local Chevrolet dealer, they said they would contact Chevrolet, at my insisting. Initially they told me I should replace the stock halogen light bulbs with aftermarket LED bulbs at my cost. They said it is extremelyâŠ
On [XXX] after only 400 miles on the odometer, I experienced complete transmission failure while on a highway and was nearly hit by the vehicle behind me, luckily that did not happen. On April 29th, a new replacement transmission was installed by the Chevy dealer, and now on [XXX] I had experienced a severe burning smell from under the hood of the vehicle accompanied with a grinding sound, which lead to me to take it back to the dealer. On 05/15/25, the customer care manager informed me that the new transmission from the factory has metal debris inside the pan, and the vehicle would againâŠ
On [XXX] at approximately [XXX{}, my new 2025 Chevy Colorado Trail Boss which I purchased from the dealer brand new on [XXX], experienced a sudden catastrophic transmission failure which led to myself nearly being severely injured/possibly killed while driving on a main road in New York; on the way to pick up my two small children. The vehicle while on a main road (state highway) with other vehicles traveling at speeds of 40mph or greater, experienced a sudden mechanical failure that resulted in a complete loss of acceleration, and my vehicle was nearly rear ended by high-speed oncomingâŠ
2025 Chevrolet Colorado: questions owners ask
Is the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado; the most common categories were service brakes (10, 37%), forward collision avoidance (8, 29.6%), electrical system (7, 25.9%). There is 1 safety recall. 1 complaint mentions a crash, 1 injury was reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado?
Across 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are service brakes (37% of complaints), forward collision avoidance (29.6% of complaints), electrical system (25.9% of complaints), engine (11.1% of complaints), power train (11.1% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado; the most recent (campaign 26V114000, 2026-02-26) concerns Equipment: Other: Owners/Service/Other Manual. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2025 Chevrolet Colorado?
3 of the 27 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado (11.1%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "When I try to accelerate some times my truck doesnât go. Itâs like itâs not even in drive. The check engine light is on and the dealership that I bought it from told me just to drive it because they donât have a loaner vehicle at this time." (NHTSA complaint 11711066, 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 are the ABS and stability control lights on in my 2025 Chevrolet Colorado?
3 of the 27 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado (11.1%) describe ABS, traction or stability control warnings or faults. One owner wrote: "This truck was purchased May 2025 and currently has 2600 miles. Without any warning the brake light and ABS warning lights came on along with messages reading Brake Assist,ESC, and Trailer Brake require service." (NHTSA complaint 11681437, August 2025). 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 adaptive cruise control not work properly on my 2025 Chevrolet Colorado?
3 of the 27 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado (11.1%) describe adaptive cruise control disengaging, braking or not working. One owner wrote: "At 6700 miles, the following warning lights came on: Service Trailer Brake Service ESC Service Brake Assist Adaptive Cruise control unavailable. I brought the truck to the dealer. They read the codes and found a service bulletin." (NHTSA complaint 11743987, June 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.
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 2025 only; combines NHTSA's entries for COLORADO and COLORADO ZR2 BISON.