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2023 Chevrolet Colorado: common problems and reliability
· 3rd generationOne of the weaker Colorado years.
135 owner complaints, most about forward collision avoidance. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2023 Colorado?The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado has 135 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance and electrical system. Owners most often flag bluetooth and android auto pairing failures, including phones unable to connect or re-pair.
Safety record for the 2023 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2023 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Colorado years only. How we score it
Is 2023 a good year for the Colorado?
Across the 21 Colorado model years we track, complaint volume runs from 42 (2012) to 707 (2016). With 135 complaints, the 2023 Colorado sits about the same as 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 2023 Colorado
electrical system:adas:driver monitoring:camera/sensor
Campaign 24V133000General 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.
wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Campaign 24V237000General 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.
seat belts:critical fasteners
Campaign 24V703000General 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.
What owners report on the 3rd generation Colorado
Owner sentiment for the 2023-2026 Colorado is mixed and heavily skewed negative in the early model years, with software and electrical gremlins dominating the conversation.
- Very frequentBluetooth and Android Auto pairing failures, including phones unable to connect or re-pair
- Very frequentInfotainment system freezes or lockups requiring a hard reset via steering wheel buttons or battery disconnect
- Very frequentEngine ticking or rattling noise
Often described as coming from the passenger side engine bay under medium acceleration at 2-3k RPM.
- RecurrentDead or drained batteries, including from failed repeated firmware update attempts
- RecurrentGauge cluster and infotainment screens going blank or not displaying
Owner insights for the 3rd generation Colorado. Read the full 3rd generation owner report.
Typical used price
Used Colorado listings typically run $17,900–$28,090.
Other Colorado model years
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