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Third generation · first-year watch

2026 Chevrolet Colorado, day 331

  • 14complaints since Oct 17, 2025
  • 1recalls
  • 0involved a crash
  • 5,800median miles at failure

Newest report Aug 26, 2026 · checked Sep 13, 2026

Changed since July

  • 2 new complaints in August, about steering, suspension and seats.
  • NHTSA opened investigation EA26006 into brakes.
  • Nothing filed yet on sticky steering, transmission failure, engine failure or fire.
  • 50th most complaints of the 69 2026 models on this site.
2026 Chevrolet Colorado
Photo: MercurySable99, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

What's been reported

NHTSA's own component codes. One report can cite several.

  • Electrical
    4
  • Steering
    3
  • Collision avoidance
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Brakes
    2
  • Transmission and drivetrain
    1
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages
    1
  • Exterior Lighting
    1

Recent reports

“My truck makes a very loud horrible noise when the fuel pump primes after the truck sits for a few hours it’s a clear flaw with the fuel pump and I’ve seen multiple people complain about this issue and there’s no fix for it.”

Filed Aug 26, 2026

“The steering shaft on my 2026 Colorado Trail Boss is faulty and needs to be replaced. There was no accident but feel like this could be a safety issue that needs to be addressed and reported.”

Filed Jul 30, 2026

“I was driving went to stop brake petal went to the floor and the truck did not stop. So i put it in low gear and got the truck to stop. the truck is at the dealer they keep giving me the run around so i call gm and open a case there going to get back to me .Brake light,APS,Brake SystemFailure all lit up on dash and truck only had 134 mile.”

Filed Jul 28, 2026

“Not sure if this is a safety issue at this point but there is a rattling noise around the steering column when you drive over any bumps and hoping this will not lead to any safety issues.”

Filed Jun 4, 2026

NHTSA investigations

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

Recalls

Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

26V-114Feb 26, 2026
Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual

General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”

Risk and remedy
Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.

The log

Complaints by the month NHTSA received them, newest first. Dark bars mark a month with a recall or an investigation.

Aug 2026
2Steering, Suspension investigation EA26006
Jul 2026
3Airbags, Brakes
Jun 2026
3Steering, Brakes
May 2026
1Speed control
Apr 2026
0
Mar 2026
1Exterior Lighting
Feb 2026
1Electrical, Latches/Locks/Linkages recall 26V-114: Equipment
Jan 2026
0
Dec 2025
2Collision avoidance, Electrical
Nov 2025
0
Oct 2025
1Electrical

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