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2024 Chevrolet Colorado · symptom sheet

Brakes grind, pulse or wear early

  • 28owner reports
  • 16,600median miles
  • 3involved a crash

Newest report Aug 29, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

28 of the 121 complaints on this car describe brake wear, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2024 Colorado.

Tick what matches of 28 reports

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What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the ABS module (8 reports), the pads and rotors (7 reports) and the master cylinder (5 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the brakes covers the 2024 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

NHTSA investigations into the brakes on the Colorado

EA26-006opened Aug 21, 2026
Brakes · model years 2023 to 2026

Electronic brake module component failure. Open.

NHTSA summary
On April 11, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE24011 after receiving complaints concerning a loss of brake assist in 2023 MY Cadillac Lyriq vehicles. These complaints allege a hard brake pedal, followed by a “Brake System Failure” message at start up or while driving. GM shared records regarding several internal investigations for loss of brake assist due to alleged spindle fractures in the eBoost system. GM has stated that in the event of a spindle fracture, anti-lock brakes (ABS), stability control, and traction control remain functional until the vehicle comes to a complete stop. At this point, ABS, brake assist, stability control, and traction control functions are lost. The loss of these functions causes the vehicle to set one of three Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) based on failed performance criteria for the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM). These DTCs, in turn, activate several driver alerts: an audible chime, a visual “Service Brake System” message in the display, and multiple illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lights (MILs) for the ABS, Traction Control, and Brakes informing the driver of loss of functionality. The vehicle speed will also be limited to 70 KPH (43 MPH). Since opening PE24011, ODI has continued to receive reports of loss of brake assist. Some of these reports describe symptoms inconsistent with GM’s description of a spindle failure. These reports allege an immediate loss of brake assist fun

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 4,700 and 20,000 miles, from the 10 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“Was on a trip and on the highway home the service break lights came on. By the time we got home(less than 200 miles) the breaks where scraping the calipers. Truck only had 25,586 miles on it when they picked it up to take to the shop. Dealership had to replace the break pads, calipers and rotor on the front driver side.”

Filed Aug 25, 2026 · 25,586 miles

“My truck only has 16,600 miles on it and the rotors and brakes are already shuddering. The dealership told me I needed my front and rear brakes and rotors replaced. It is beyond ridiculous when my last truck a 2020 Chevy Colorado had no rotor or brake problems and have 90,000 miles when I traded it in.”

Filed Mar 17, 2026 · 16,600 miles

“Started the truck and got a Brake System Failure, Service ESC, Service Trailer Brake System, Traction Control, Forward Colission, ABS, Check Engine Light and Parking Brake Warning light flasing. Also the Auto Start Feature works less than 10% of the time.”

Filed Apr 19, 2025

“While driving in heavy and slow moving traffic at approximately 15 mph, the vehicle in front stopped. The forward collision and automatic emergency braking failed to activate. These safety features are not a replacement for active driving attention, but if they properly function and activate, they could have prevented the rear end collision that occurred.”

Filed Mar 25, 2025

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 3 of 28 reports involved a crash and 3 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.