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.

What's been reported
NHTSA's own component codes. One report can cite several.
- Electrical4
- Steering3
- Collision avoidance2
- Engine2
- Brakes2
- Transmission and drivetrain1
- Latches/Locks/Linkages1
- Exterior Lighting1
Recent reports
“My truck makes a very loud horrible noise when the fuel pump primes after the truck sits for a few hours itâs a clear flaw with the fuel pump and Iâve seen multiple people complain about this issue and thereâs 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
Electronic brake module component failure. Open.
NHTSA summary
Recalls
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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
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.