Does the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado, the most recent reported on December 23, 2020 (Seat belts: critical fasteners, Seat belts). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado?

Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (19 complaints), followed by service brakes (18).

How many 2021 Chevrolet Colorado complaints mention a crash or fire?

7 of 80 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2021 Chevrolet Colorado recalls and problems

1 recall and 80 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2021 Chevrolet Colorado recalls

Seat belts: critical fasteners · Seat belts

NHTSA campaign 20V811000 · reported December 23, 2020 · General Motors, LLC · 470 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
The risk: If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine19
Service brakes18
Unknown or other17
Power train13
Electrical system11
Steering10
Air bags6
Seat belts3
Service brakes, hydraulic3
Suspension3

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 24, 2026 · Service brakes
The brake booster vacuum pump broke and caused my brakes to stop working properly while driving on the highway. There were zero warnings from the vehicle I went to press on my brake and it was stuck i luckily was able to push it down enough to safely stop

Oct 15, 2026 · Unknown or other
The rear differential is sounding very loud, like grinding roaring sound @ 72,000. This truck doesn't pull any loads or anything heavy.all service are on time. How can this young milage truck major part go bad just so. It's dangerous driving on the street. It can cause death if it blows up or freeze. GM has a global…

Oct 9, 2026 · Air bags · 90,000 miles · crash reported
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a crash after the contact fell asleep while driving 15 MPH. The vehicle came to a complete stop after crashing into a tree. The front of the vehicle was damaged. The contact stated that the air bags had not deployed. The…

Oct 4, 2026 · Power train
In May 2025, I took my truck to the dealership due to a severe whining noise from the rear. They said the rear differential had failed and needed a full replacement, costing me $1,800 since the warranty didn’t cover the entire amount. By late September 2026, while driving on the highway, the whining returned—this time…

Sep 30, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling · 65,500 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard and the engine seized. The contact stood on the brake pedal. The vehicle was…

Colorado model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2018	1	183	3	5
2019	0	150	6	4
2020	0	87	1	3
2021	1	80	7	1
2022	1	56	1	0
2023	3	137	2	0
2024	3	125	6	1

Across all years, the 2016 Colorado has the most complaints (714). All Chevrolet Colorado years →

Questions

Does the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado, the most recent reported on December 23, 2020 (Seat belts: critical fasteners, Seat belts). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado?: Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (19 complaints), followed by service brakes (18).
How many 2021 Chevrolet Colorado complaints mention a crash or fire?: 7 of 80 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 24, 2026.