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2021 Chevrolet Colorado: common problems and reliability
· 2nd generationAn average Colorado year.
75 owner complaints, most about service brakes. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2021 Colorado?The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado has 75 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and engine. Owners most often flag torque converter shudder or shake felt like driving over rumble strips, often uphill.
Safety record for the 2021 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Colorado years only. How we score it
Is 2021 a good year for the Colorado?
Across the 21 Colorado model years we track, complaint volume runs from 42 (2012) to 707 (2016). With 75 complaints, the 2021 Colorado sits below the model's median of 130.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2021 Colorado
seat belts
Campaign 20V811000General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
What owners report on the 2nd generation Colorado
Owners of the 2015-2022 Colorado are broadly positive, praising its car-like ride, easy maneuverability and parking, strong V6 power, quiet cabin, and comfortable interior relative to its size.
- Very frequentTorque converter shudder or shake felt like driving over rumble strips, often uphill
- RecurrentTransmission fluid flush or torque converter replacement needed to address the shudder
- RecurrentMyLink infotainment system described as clunky, dated, and with iffy iPhone integration
- IsolatedDealerships dismissing the shudder as too slight to cover under warranty
- IsolatedBluetooth connectivity problems requiring a system reset
Owner insights for the 2nd generation Colorado. Read the full 2nd generation owner report.
Typical used price
Used Colorado listings typically run $17,900–$28,090.
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