2023 Chevrolet Colorado Safety Report
2023 CHEVROLET COLORADO Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (3) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | High (117) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 2 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Forward Collision Avoidance | Compare forward collision avoidance issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2026 | Compare against the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado with 5 complaints and 1 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2024 | Check the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado before buying across this generation. |
Chevrolet Colorado Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Chevrolet Colorado years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Chevrolet Colorado | 94 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2022 Chevrolet Colorado | 40 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2025 Chevrolet Colorado | 21 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Chevrolet Colorado | 61 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2026 Chevrolet Colorado | 5 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2020 Chevrolet Colorado | 74 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2023 Chevrolet Colorado Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Forward Collision Avoidance
18 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Forward Collision Avoidance issues Chevrolet onlyService Brakes
10 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes issues Chevrolet onlyElectrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance
10 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance issues Chevrolet onlyElectrical System
9 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Chevrolet onlyEngine
8 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Chevrolet onlyUnknown Or Other
7 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Chevrolet onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado
Reliability Score
The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado receives a reliability score of 5 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates below-average reliability. Significant issues have been reported by owners and should be carefully evaluated before purchase.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts: Critical Fasteners General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and 2023 GMC Canyon vehicles due to critical seat belt fasteners. This can lead to seat belts failing to lock in a crash. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Upper Radiator Hose Failure A significant number of these trucks have experienced upper radiator hose failures, leading to coolant loss and potential engine damage. |
Medium | Occasional | 20k-40k miles |
| Forward Collision Braking Malfunction The forward collision braking system has malfunctioned, causing hard braking for no reason. This has occurred in various driving conditions. |
Medium | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Electrical System Issues Electrical system issues, including ADAS and driver monitoring, have been reported. These can affect the overall safety and functionality of the vehicle. |
Medium | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado:
A high percentage of these trucks have experienced upper radiator hose failures.
Critical fasteners in seat belts have been recalled.
Malfunctioning forward collision braking system has been reported.
Issues with ADAS and driver monitoring have been noted.
Recall Details for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado
The following 3 recalls have been issued for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado by NHTSA:
Summary: 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.
Consequence: A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Summary: 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.
Consequence: Damaged bolts may loosen or break, which can result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Summary: 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.
Consequence: Unexpected automatic emergency braking can cause the vehicle to abruptly stop or slow down, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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 determined after fuel tank removal. Vehicle is at Franco Auto Repair in Dania Beach, Florida
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 to overheat and potentially ruin the engine. The flaw seems to be an engineering issue with the rubber seal they use (in...
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 taken on a drive out to (January 29th, 2026) Waverly, KS from my hometown of Prairie Village, KS about 70 miles. On the w...
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 applying the brakes
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.
Upper radiator hose leak.
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 vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, and the contact was informed that the camera system had been reprogrammed....
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 to overheat and potentially ruin the engine. The flaw seems to be an engineering issue with the rubber seal they use (in...
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 environment. Vehicle is scheduled to be viewed by dealership. Symptom which lead to diagnosing problems included rushing fluid s...
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
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"
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 replaced under warranty on March 20, 2025, at Leson Chevrolet (Harvey, LA) with 26,621 miles (attached invoice), but the same...
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 the driver was in the vehicle, the other incident consisted of the driver, front seat passenger and 2 children in the b...
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 will now be functional again. When taking it to the dealer they stated there was a software recall and they reset the l...
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 windows fail affecting communication/egress. 4WD display fault (yellow AUTO vs white) indicates transfer case control iss...
I have experienced brake failure twice while driving my 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. When the failure occurs, the dashboard displays multiple warnings, including “Service Traction Control,” “Service Power Steering Drive With Care,” and “No Assist Soon.” When these messages appear, the steering becomes extremely stiff, the brakes lose stopping power, and the vehicle becomes very difficult to control. ...
Intermittent break failure service dealer could not duplicate contacted GMC they say call back if it happens again.
Vehicle accelerated on its own at a stop and then at highway speeds. Took it to dealership who experienced the same thing and confirmed the issue and could not find the reason why.
Roof dents when going through car wash and blowers will dent the roof. GM has a service bulletin on this lbulletin number 23-NA-209 DATED March 24. Bulletin says that all Colorados built before Feb 3rd 2025 should be repaired and gives a part list and how to fix it 9 pages long. BUT GM says my vin number is not showing a recall and will not fix it My Colorado HAS NO DAMAGE BECAUSE I HAVENT PUT I...
Showing 20 of 117 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado
Has the 2023 CHEVROLET COLORADO been recalled?
Yes, the 2023 CHEVROLET COLORADO has 3 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2023 CHEVROLET COLORADO have?
The 2023 CHEVROLET COLORADO has 117 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 2 involved crashes. 5 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2023 CHEVROLET COLORADO?
The 2023 CHEVROLET COLORADO received an overall NHTSA safety rating of good (4/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 3/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 CHEVROLET COLORADO?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2023 CHEVROLET COLORADO involve forward collision avoidance (18 complaints), service brakes (10 complaints), electrical system,forward collision avoidance (10 complaints). Other affected components include electrical system, engine, unknown or other.
How many crash reports does the 2023 CHEVROLET COLORADO have?
There are 2 crash reports associated with the 2023 CHEVROLET COLORADO out of 117 total complaints (1.7% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2023 CHEVROLET COLORADO have?
There are no fire reports for the 2023 CHEVROLET COLORADO in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2023 CHEVROLET COLORADO?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2023 CHEVROLET COLORADO.
How many injuries are reported for the 2023 CHEVROLET COLORADO?
5 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2023 CHEVROLET COLORADO. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2023 CHEVROLET COLORADO?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 CHEVROLET COLORADO is acceptable with caveats. It has 117 complaints, 3 recalls, and a good (4/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2023 CHEVROLET COLORADO?
The components with the most failures on the 2023 CHEVROLET COLORADO are: 1. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (18 complaints), 2. SERVICE BRAKES (10 complaints), 3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (10 complaints), 4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (9 complaints), 5. ENGINE (8 complaints). FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE is the single most-reported problem area with 18 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2023 CHEVROLET COLORADO?
Be aware of potential electrical and braking system issues. Regular maintenance and monitoring are crucial. The 2023 CHEVROLET COLORADO has 117 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it good (4/5).
How reliable is the 2023 CHEVROLET COLORADO?
The 2023 CHEVROLET COLORADO receives a reliability score of 5/100, indicating below-average reliability. This is based on 117 owner complaints, 3 recalls, and 2 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Seat Belts: Critical Fasteners and Upper Radiator Hose Failure.
What are the known issues with the 2023 CHEVROLET COLORADO?
Known issues with the 2023 CHEVROLET COLORADO include: Seat Belts: Critical Fasteners, Upper Radiator Hose Failure, Forward Collision Braking Malfunction, Electrical System Issues. These are based on patterns found across 117 NHTSA complaints. 3 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common issues with the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?
Common issues include upper radiator hose failures, seat belt fastener recalls, and malfunctioning forward collision braking systems.
Are there any recalls for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?
Yes, there are recalls for critical seat belt fasteners and forward collision braking system malfunctions.
What should I do if I experience brake failure while driving?
Pull over safely and seek professional assistance immediately. Do not drive the vehicle until the issue is resolved.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be aware of potential electrical and braking system issues. Regular maintenance and monitoring are crucial.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2023 Chevrolet Colorado
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. The data includes 117 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 3 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 2 reported crashes, 5 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 3 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-14