Chevrolet · Colorado · 2023
2023 Chevrolet Colorado
3
Recalls
122
Complaints
4/5
Safety Rating
The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado has 3 recalls and 122 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: forward collision avoidance (20 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is forward collision avoidance with 20 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado currently shows 3 NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 122 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 4/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are forward collision avoidance (20), service brakes (10), electrical system,forward collision avoidance (10).
- Vehicle
- 2023 Chevrolet Colorado
- Recalls
- 3
- Complaints
- 122
- Safety Rating
- 4/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
0.0% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard & Optional
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 24V703000September 19, 2024
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.
Remedy Status
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.
NHTSA ID: 24V237000March 28, 2024
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.
Remedy Status
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.
NHTSA ID: 24V133000February 22, 2024
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.
Remedy Status
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.
Owner Complaints
122 totalFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Apr 26, 2026
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 our path. We were traveling behind cars at least three car lengths behind that remained at the same speed. Had th...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE
Apr 17, 2026
Blind spot monitoring system consistently malfunctions, illuminating the driver mirror warning light when no other vehicles are present. It occurs more frequently after dark, which flickers the bright light continuously, or leaves it on constantly, creating a significant distract...
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FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Apr 17, 2026
Traveling approximately 45 mph on a main road and brakes automatically engaged causing vehicle to abruptly stop. This due to faulty Automatic Emergency Braking system that has allegedly already been repaired with a software update. My child and I were in the vehicle and had anot...
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AIR BAGS
CRASH1 injuryApr 14, 2026
The contact is a law enforcement officer calling on behalf of the owner of a 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle collided with a telephone pole head-on. The contact sustained a head injury and received...
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ENGINE
Apr 9, 2026
Coolant leak, upper radiator hose, TSB issued PIT6494A over $500 repair. Not covered under any warranty.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 20, 2026
Smell gas the night before. Today, March-20-2026, after driving car for few miles, it came to a complete stop on high way I-95. Large amount of fuel was leaking from fuel hose attached to fuel tank. Vehicle was unsafe to drive.Vehicle was towed to car shop. Damaged part will be d...
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ENGINE
Mar 6, 2026
The upper radiator hose on some huge percentage of these trucks fail (mine has failed at just over 20K miles). You can check the Colorado Chevy forum, youtube, etc., et al, and find plenty of instances where this has failed. As this is the cooling system, it can cause the engine ...
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ENGINE
Feb 25, 2026
Radiator hose near failure, lose of coolant could be catastrophic. Upper Radiator hose quick disconnect O-ring inside failed.
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Feb 15, 2026
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 pedestrian in sight. I believe the recall didnt truly fix the issue, as it has given false alerts before without apply...
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ENGINE
Feb 14, 2026
Upper radiator hose leak.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado have?
The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado has 3 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?
NHTSA has received 122 owner-reported complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?
The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado are forward collision avoidance (20 reports), service brakes (10 reports), electrical system,forward collision avoidance (10 reports).
Does the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 3 recalls on record for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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