Third generation
2023 Chevrolet Colorado
The most reported problem on the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado is phantom braking, with 26 complaints, usually around 6,000 miles.
- 135owner complaints
- 3recalls
- 2involved a crash
- 20,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 21, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Colorado doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2023 model year.
Is the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado has 135 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, below the median of 201 for 2023 pickups on this site. Of the 12 Colorado model years since 2015, it has the 6th most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2022 and 2024
- Each model year from the 2022 to the 2024 draws more complaints for its age than the one before it: 11 a year, then 34 for the 2023, then 41.
- Top problem
- Two problems run close. Phantom braking has 26 complaints and brake wear has 26, out of 135 in all. Phantom braking tends to show up early. Of the 9 owners who gave a mileage for it, half were under about 6,000 miles and a quarter under about 3,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 6 of the 135 complaints (4%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, a little under the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 2 reports mention a crash and 6 people were hurt.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- No recall on file is on the same system as phantom braking and brake wear. For those, the complaints are all there is.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2024 at 42 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 37. So far in 2026, 30 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking), 26 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
135 complaints is about the median for a 2023 model on this site and 1.5 times fewer than the median 2023 pickup. Among the 8 Colorado model years here it ranks 6th for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado
Chevrolet filed 641 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. 39 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking) 1 bulletin · 26 complaints
This service bulletin provides information for the technicians to use a Customer Concern Verification sheet to facilitate the questions needing to be answered by the customer regarding Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) issues.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 2 bulletins · 26 complaints
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have a "Check Trailer Wiring" or "Service Trailer Brake System” message on the Driver Information Center when a trailer is ...
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about fluid leaking from the brake caliper piston area found during a service of the vehicle.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 13 bulletins · 19 complaints
This Preliminary information communicates to GM technicians to not replace any parts at this time if they come across this concern to reset the radio at this time. The PI will be updated or replaced with TSB once a determination has been made.
Certain 2023-2024 model year Chevrolet Colorado / Silverado 1500 and GMC Canyon / Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L engine (RPO L3B), may have an Engine Control Module (ECM) that does not sufficiently control fuel injector flow rate under certain ...
11 more on this problem
This Preliminary information communicates if a customer and service tech encounter a gear display after a radio update, to replace the A11 radio for this concern.
This Preliminary information communicates to GM technicians to not replace any parts at this time if they come across this concern. It is due to software and will need to reprogram the A11 radio module to correct this.
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Radio Software issues. Releasing software Version 170.5.1-M166-SQBR3-187.1 – Multiple Updates for IVD Trucks.
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of software related issues with release of Radio Software Update Version is W38E-174.4.1-M170-SQBR5-180.5.
Certain models listed above may have a condition in which the front camera module is inoperative after sitting in cold weather. Dealers will replace the front camera module.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Radio Software Version 170.5.1-M166-SQBR3-187.1 – Multiple Updates for IVD Trucks.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Radio Software Update Version is W38E-174.4.1-M170-SQBR5-180.5.
This Preliminary information communicates That a LCDD Data Provisioning Warning message my display due to the radio being in Demo Mode.
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of the rearview driver information camera intermittent in low light conditions - replace camera.
This Preliminary information communicates to general motor technicians that this concern can happen once the radio is factory reset. GM is aware of this and have provided a work around but is still developing the repair.
Plus 1 older ones not listed here.
Engine overheats or leaks coolant 2 bulletins · 10 complaints
Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition where coolant leaks from the radiator hose quick connect at the radiator inlet.
This Preliminary information communicates to dealers? information related to a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated due to a U0672 setting. Advises the technician to perform Electric Engine Coolant Pump connection inspections.
Battery dies or the car will not start 7 bulletins · 9 complaints
This bulletin provides a procedure on how to check for a battery drain utilizing the Picoscope and how to measure the load on the system that may be causing a drain.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Trailer Brake Disabled and/or DTC C1114 Stored During Pulling a Trailer with a Battery, Generator or Solar Charger.
5 more on this problem
Service Update: Certain vehicles may have a low or discharged battery after accepting an Over The Air (OTA) update. Dealers are to reprogram the Engine Control Module and Serial Data Gateway Module.
This Preliminary Information communicates the possibility of a no start or other electrical issue due to a poor ground contact.
Potential Low Battery/No Start Issue
This Preliminary Information communicates a potential discharged battery concern due to a vehicle communication issue.
This service bulletin provides a procedure to repair a customer concern of Stop/Start System Inhibited / IBS / Battery Monitor with Module Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Illuminated - DTC U152D, P15FF, P305D, P305E, U01B0 Set.
Check engine light or misfire 11 bulletins · 8 complaints
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Check Engine Lamp Illuminated with HVAC Related DTC.
This bulletin advises the tech that the Exhaust Roller Follower may be the issue with the engine Ticking noise, misfire or rough run and what to replace if found the cause.
9 more on this problem
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician there maybe a connection concern for the knock sensors at connector X160 if P0326 and or P0331 has set.
This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of DTC P30BF failing on low mile vehicles due to the possibility of the cylinder 1/2 sliding barrel binding on intake camshaft.
This service bulletin provides inspection/diagnosis/correction information on a cold start misfire and/or rough idle and DTC P0300 that may also be set.
This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce ...
This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need for gathering further information from technicians in regard to the Check Engine Lamp illuminated on Driver Information Center (DIC) and refer to PIP5865 for further diagnosis.
This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regard to the Check Engine Lamp illuminated on Driver Information Center (DIC).
This Preliminary information communicates Diagnostic information for the Check Engine Light On, Spongy Brake Pedal Feel, Codes C05D3 and P25A2 Stored.
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to ...
This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
Brake pedal feels soft or spongy 3 bulletins · 6 complaints
Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition in which the Brake System Control Module does not have the latest software. Dealers are to reprogram the Brake System Control Module.
Certain vehicles, may have a condition in which the Brake System Control Module does not have the latest software. Dealers are to reprogram the Brake System Control Module.
1 more on this problem
This informational bulletin provides information on the brake system warning lamp illuminated on driver information center (DIC), brake pedal goes closer to the floor and/or is harder to push.
Complaints filed by year
42 complaints came in 2024. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Electronic brake module component failure. Open.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
All 3 recalls on the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
Guide NHTSA has an open investigation on this car. What the investigation stages mean
Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?
Phantom braking, with 26 of the 135 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 6,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2023 Chevrolet Colorado problems start?
Of the 37 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 8,000 miles and half by about 20,000.
Is the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado better or worse than the 2022 and 2024?
Counted per year on the road, the 2023 has more complaints than the 2022 and fewer complaints than the 2024: 34 a year against 11 and 41.
How many 2023 Chevrolet Colorado complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
6 of them (4%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for phantom braking on the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?
No recall on file for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado is on the same system as phantom braking. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.