2023 CHEVROLET COLORADO Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. This model year has 121 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB.
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Worst 2023 Chevrolet Colorado Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
Electrical Faults
Brake System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 43 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 36 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 22 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 121 most recent complaints
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…
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…
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…
Coolant leak, upper radiator hose, TSB issued PIT6494A over $500 repair. Not covered under any warranty.
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…
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 …
Radiator hose near failure, lose of coolant could be catastrophic. Upper Radiator hose quick disconnect O-ring inside failed.
Since Friday, February 23rd 2026 when my 2023 Chevy Colorado first start blowing oil out of the oil pan. almost 5 qts total was lost when it arrived at the dealership. Truck was out of service from Friday until the following Wednesday, January 28th. The truck was picked up and t…
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…
Upper radiator hose leak.
Radiator inlet hose leaked which caused low coolant. Check light alerted. Replace the hose. Parts are on backorder. Also had a recall on the emergency brake assist. I took this in for the recall however the alert assist still goes off.
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a blank screen. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front camera activated; however, there was no image displayed. The v…
The upper radiator hose on some huge percentage of these trucks fail (mine has failed at just over 37K 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 …
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. Additional issues of leaking coolant on roadways and into the environm…
Driving down the expressway at 70 MPH traffic stopped ahead, I applied the brakes easy to slow down. Dash lit up with "BREAK FAILURE" DO NOT DRIVE OVER 60MPH, brakes beome "VERY SONGEY"
Driving on expressway step on brakes to slow down, brakes become spongy and will not stop quickly, only slow down, engine decelarates to 60 mph. This has now happened 7 times in one and a half years
Vehicle: 2023 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab 4WD, VIN: [XXX] , mileage: 52,877. Recurrent failure in the cooling system and engine/transmission, affecting safety and use. Check Engine Light comes on and off intermittently, code P30C5 (Coolant Flow Low). The coolant pump was repla…
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. On 2 incidents only …
When you have your foot on the break engine running within about 5 mins the breaks release for a second all the light on the dashboard kick on then the breaks feel spongy, you have to then turn the truck off the computer resets check engine light will still remain but the breaks …
COMPONENT FAILURE: Body Control Module causing systematic electrical failures: door locks, power windows, window regulators, four-wheel drive transfer case display. Components intact, available for inspection. SAFETY RISK: Door locks malfunction preventing emergency exit. Power w…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado.
Recalls for 2023 Chevrolet Colorado
3 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2023 Chevrolet Colorado — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?▾
Notable Issues. The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado has 121 NHTSA owner complaints, 2 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (43 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?▾
#1: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (43 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (36 complaints). #3: Brake System (22 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?▾
The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado has 2 crash-related complaints and 0 fire reports out of 121 total NHTSA complaints. 5 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?▾
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. The largest issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?▾
The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado has notable issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Colorado reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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