Chevrolet Colorado recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 29 recalls and 3,641 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Colorado (model years 2004–2026). The most reported problem area is steering (947 complaints), followed by electrical system (774 complaints). The 2015 model year has the most recalls (7).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 27 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 3 | 125 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 137 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 56 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 1 | 80 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 0 | 87 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2019 | 0 | 150 | 6 | 4 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 183 | 3 | 5 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 216 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 4 | 714 | 14 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 7 | 494 | 17 | 4 | |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 2 | 42 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 5 | 42 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 3 | 67 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 81 | 6 | 7 | |
| 2007 | 3 | 140 | 10 | 5 | |
| 2006 | 4 | 236 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2005 | 3 | 356 | 27 | 11 | |
| 2004 | 3 | 361 | 11 | 13 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2016 (714), 2015 (494) and 2004 (361). Among model years at least two years old, the 2013 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Chevrolet Colorado model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 947 | 13 of 23 | |
| Electrical system | 774 | 21 of 23 | |
| Power train | 561 | 21 of 23 | |
| Engine | 315 | 19 of 23 | |
| Service brakes | 239 | 20 of 23 |
Latest 8 of 29 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V114000 | Feb 26, 2026 | Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual | 2025–2026 | 5,861 |
| 24V703000 | Sep 19, 2024 | Seat belts: critical fasteners | 2023–2024 | 151 |
| 24V491000 | Jun 28, 2024 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump, mounting plate/flange | 2024 | 8,622 |
| 24V366000 | May 23, 2024 | Tires | 2024 | 56 |
| 24V237000 | Mar 28, 2024 | Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs | 2023 | 17 |
| 24V133000 | Feb 22, 2024 | Electrical system: ADAS, driver monitoring, camera/sensor | 2023 | 55,755 |
| 22V375000 | May 26, 2022 | Seats: critical fasteners | 2022 | 1,631 |
| 21V213000 | Mar 25, 2021 | Steering: electric power assist system | 2015 | 60,681 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 131 complaints and a fire in 64 complaints; 112 people injured and 8 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.