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Chevrolet Colorado recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 29 recall campaigns and 3,612 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Colorado, covering model years 2004 to 2026. The 2016 model year drew the most complaints (707), and Steering is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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See the model year, plant and build details of one vehicle, then the recalls for its exact year.

  • 29 recall campaigns on file
  • 3,612 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 23 model years with data (2004–2026)
  • most complaints: 2016 (707 for that model year)
  • top component: Steering (954 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V114000 (reported Feb 26, 2026)
  • 130 complaints reporting a crash (3.6%)
  • 64 complaints reporting a fire (1.8%)
  • 88 complaints reporting an injury (2.4%)
  • 8 complaints reporting a death (0.2%)

Chevrolet Colorado complaints by model year

23 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2016 model year has the most complaints: 707 of 3,612, or 19.6%. Next come 2015 (491) and 2004 (361). The fewest are for 2014, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Chevrolet Colorado owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2004–2026Column chart of 3,612 complaints across 23 model years. The highest is 2016 with 707. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2004: 361 complaints36120042005: 356 complaints35620052006: 236 complaints23620062007: 140 complaints14020072008: 81 complaints8120082009: 67 complaints6720092010: 28 complaints2820102011: 42 complaints4220112012: 42 complaints4220122013: 1 complaint120132014: 1 complaint120142015: 491 complaints49120152016: 707 complaints70720162017: 216 complaints21620172018: 183 complaints18320182019: 150 complaints15020192020: 84 complaints8420202021: 75 complaints7520212022: 54 complaints5420222023: 135 complaints13520232024: 121 complaints12120242025: 27 complaints2720252026: 14 complaints142026
Show the figures for all 23 model years
Chevrolet Colorado complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Chevrolet Colorado complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
20043611113141
20053562711161
20062366231
200714010550
2008816722
2009671420
2010280100
2011424030
2012423210
201310000
201410000
201549117470
201670714160
20172165040
20181833520
20191506461
2020841330
2021756122
2022541010
20231352050
20241216150
2025271010
2026140000
All model years3,61213064888

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Chevrolet Colorado components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Steering is the component named most often, in 954 complaints (26.4% of all 3,612), followed by Electrical System (767) and Power Train (559).

Components named most often in Chevrolet Colorado complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Chevrolet Colorado complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Steering95426.4%
Electrical System76721.2%
Power Train55915.5%
Engine3259.0%
Unknown or Other2817.8%
Service Brakes2486.9%
Exterior Lighting2035.6%
Air Bags1845.1%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1584.4%
Structure1534.2%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)1173.2%
Suspension1113.1%
Engine and Engine Cooling1093.0%
Fuel/Propulsion System1073.0%
Vehicle Speed Control1073.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Chevrolet Colorado recalls

29 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Colorado, newest first. The 29 campaigns cover model years 2004 to 2026. The 2015 model year appears in the most campaigns (7).

  • 29 recall campaigns
Chevrolet Colorado recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2004: 3 campaigns2005: 3 campaigns2006: 4 campaigns2007: 3 campaigns2008: 2 campaigns2009: 3 campaigns
2010: 2 campaigns2011: 5 campaigns2012: 2 campaigns2013: no campaigns2014: no campaigns2015: 7 campaigns2016: 4 campaigns2017: 1 campaign2018: 1 campaign2019: no campaigns
2020: no campaigns2021: 1 campaign2022: 1 campaign2023: 3 campaigns2024: 3 campaigns2025: 1 campaign2026: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V114000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual

    Model years 2025–2026

    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.”

    Consequence:
    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 24V703000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Critical Fasteners

    Model years 2023–2024

    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 24V491000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump › Mounting Plate/Flange; Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

    Model year 2024

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The lock ring that secures the fuel pump to the fuel tank assembly may not have been fully locked during assembly, which can result in a fuel leak during a crash.

    Consequence:
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and fully lock the fuel tank lock ring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC Customer Call Center at (888) 988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N242451330.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 24V366000

    Reported

    Tires

    Model year 2024

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles. Incorrect tires may have been installed that do not match the tire label, and the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may provide inaccurate information for the installed tires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 110, "Tire Selection and Rims" and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

    Consequence:
    A tire label that does not accurately reflect the installed tires may result in the installation of incorrectly sized tires. In addition, the TPMS may not warn the driver of a drop in tire pressure. Both of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242444030.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 24V237000

    Reported

    Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

    Model year 2023

    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 24V133000

    Reported

    Electrical System › ADAS › Driver Monitoring › Camera/Sensor; Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking

    Model year 2023

    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 22V375000

    Reported

    Seats › Critical Fasteners

    Model year 2022

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado vehicles equipped with a manual passenger seat. The front passenger seat may have a hook attachment that was not properly welded, allowing it to separate from the inboard track of the seat frame.

    Consequence:
    An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat and replace the cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2022. 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 N222368320.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 21V213000

    Reported

    Steering › Electric Power Assist System

    Model year 2015

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The power steering assist may be lost due to a poor electrical connection within the steering gear assembly.

    Consequence:
    A loss of power steering, particularly at lower speeds increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202325410.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  9. NHTSA campaign 20V811000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Critical Fasteners; Seat Belts

    Model year 2021

    General 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.

    Consequence:
    If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  10. NHTSA campaign 18V358000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model years 2016–2018

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.

    Consequence:
    A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

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  1. NHTSA campaign 17V621000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal

    Model years 2015–2016

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.

    Consequence:
    An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017. 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 17387.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 16V125000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal

    Model year 2016

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to February 2, 2016, Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured January 9, 2016, to January 26, 2016, and 2016 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 21, 2016, to February 4, 2016. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.

    Consequence:
    An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 28030.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 16V054000

    Reported

    Steering › Electric Power Assist System

    Model year 2015

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 17, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 19, 2015. A poor electrical connection within the steering gear connector may cause a loss of power steering assist.

    Consequence:
    A loss or reduction in power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2016. 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 15595.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 15V807000

    Reported

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Model year 2016

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado trucks manufactured August 25, 2015 to September 24, 2015, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured August 28, 2015 to September 24, 2015. The affected vehicles have a console compartment lid latch assembly that may fail to keep the compartment door closed in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."

    Consequence:
    If the console compartment door does not remain closed in a crash, the contents stored in the console may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the console compartment door latch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2016. 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 16370.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 15V278000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

    Model year 2015

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to December 24, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience the front brake calipers leaking brake fluid. This is due to air pockets, an imperfection in the metal caliper body.

    Consequence:
    If the vehicle experiences a brake fluid leak it can increase the stopping distance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front-brake calipers if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14888.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 15V267000

    Reported

    Seats

    Model year 2015

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to April 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the hooks that secure the driver's and/or front passenger's seat frame may not have been properly attached to the vehicle body during assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

    Consequence:
    If the seat-frame attachment hooks are not secured properly, the seat may not be adequately anchored to the vehicle, and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant could be at an increased risk of an injury.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats, correcting their installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15150.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 15V157000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

    Model year 2015

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to January 21, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured October 3, 2014, to December 9, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front driver air bag inflator that may be misaligned to the air bag module backplate. This can cause the inflator to separate from the backplate during a deployment.

    Consequence:
    If the inflator separates from the back plate in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, this may cause the air bag or steering wheel components to separate and be propelled into the interior compartment, potentially seriously injuring the driver or other occupants. Additionally, the air bag may fail to properly inflate, increasing the risk of injury to the driver.
    Remedy:
    GM has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the driver air bag module inflator for proper alignment, replacing the air bag, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2015. 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 15037.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 14V645000

    Reported

    Air Bags

    Model year 2015

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2014, to October 1, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver air bag connections may have been wired incorrectly. This could reverse the deployment sequence and disrupt the deployment timing of the driver air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Consequence:
    If the driver air bag does not deploy as designed, there is an increased risk of driver injury in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14690.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  9. NHTSA campaign 12V594000

    Reported

    Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch

    Model years 2010–2012

    General Motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured from November 9, 2009, through August 28, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 113, "Hood Latch System." The hood may be missing the secondary hood latch.

    Consequence:
    If the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. During vehicle operation, this could obstruct the view of the driver and increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    General Motors will notify owners and instruct them to inspect their vehicle for the presence of a secondary hood latch. Dealers will replace the hood on any affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  10. NHTSA campaign 11V552000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front

    Model year 2012

    General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles, manufactured from September 9, 2011, through October 19, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "occupant crash protection." These vehicles may have been produced with driver safety belt buckle electrical connector terminals that do not fit snugly with the connector pins, causing the connection to be intermittent.

    Consequence:
    The loose connections may cause the driver to not receive a visual or audible warning that the driver seat belt is not fastened, thereby increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle electrical connector terminals free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before December 7, 2011. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  11. NHTSA campaign 11V337000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (PRNDL)

    Model year 2011

    General Motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.9 or 3.7 liter engine and a four-speed automatic transmission for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect," and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 114, "theft protection." These vehicles may have been built with an automatic transmission adjustment clip that may not retain the shift cable in the correct position. If the shift cable is not in the correct position, the PRNDL shift lever may not accurately reflect the position of the transmission gear. The driver could move the shifter to "park" and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in "park."

    Consequence:
    The driver may not be able to restart the vehicle, and the vehicle could roll away as the driver or other occupants exit the vehicle or have exited, resulting in the possibility of the vehicle striking them or someone around the vehicle, or could result in a crash without prior warning.
    Remedy:
    GM dealers will install a new automatic transmission adjustment clip free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about July 19, 2011. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  12. NHTSA campaign 11V276000

    Reported

    Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor

    Model year 2011

    General Motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured from September 22, 2010, through November 5, 2010. Some of these vehicles have the condition in which the windshield wiper motor crank arm nut may not be tightened to specification. When the wipers are operated with a build-up of snow or ice, or if the wipers are operated on a dry windshield, the nut could loosen. If there is sufficient loosening of the nut, the wipers could become inoperative.

    Consequence:
    Driver visibility could be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will secure the wiper motor crank arm nut free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before May 11, 2011. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 or www.gmownercenter.com.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  13. NHTSA campaign 11V007000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle

    Model year 2011

    General Motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac Escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; Chevrolet Avalanche, Colorado, express, silverado, suburban, tahoe; and GMC Canyon, sierra, savana, yukon and yukon XL vehicles. The rear axle cross pins were not properly heat treated and could fracture and become displaced within the rear axle. Should the pin shift out of position, it could create an interference condition and cause the rear axle to lock.

    Consequence:
    The driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of charge. The safety recall began on January 11, 2011. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  14. NHTSA campaign 10V575000

    Reported

    Child Seat

    Model years 2004–2011

    GM is recalling certain model year 2004-2011, Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, model year 2006, Isuzu I-280/I-350, and model year 2007-2008, I-290/I-370, regular cab vehicles and extended cab vehicles without a rear seat and equipped with a front 60/40 split bench seat. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." The top tether anchor for the front center seat is not accessible and the owner manual does not include instructions regarding how to use the top tether.

    Consequence:
    Both NHTSA and GM discourage placement of a child in a front seat. Nevertheless, there are individual circumstances that may require placement of a child in a restraint in the front center seating position of this vehicle that does not offer a rear seat. Lack of access to the top tether anchor and a lack of instructions as to how to use it, may result in improper installation of a child restraint. Improper installation of a child restraint can result in a reduction in the restraint's performance in the event of a crash and an increased risk of injury or death to the child seated in the restraint.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will cut a hole into the back panel trim cover to allow access to the top tether anchor for the front center seat position and will provide supplemental information as to use in the owner's manual. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727 or visit GM's website at www.gmownercenter.com.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  15. NHTSA campaign 09V310000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch

    Model years 2004–2009

    GM is recalling 185,903 model year 2004-2009 Colorado, GMC model year 2009-2004 canyon, model year 2006 I-280, I-350, model year 2007-2008 I-290, and I-370, passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands and Utah. Some of these vehicles have a brake lamp switch that may not work as designed due to contamination in the switch.

    Consequence:
    This condition could cause the simultaneous loss of all brake lamps or cause all of the brake lamps to stay on continuously. Both of these conditions could fail to warn others of the driver's intentions and could lead to a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components as specified in the recall bulletin free of charge. GM anticipates that parts will be available by June 2010. A special coverage for vehicles registered in all other states will be implemented in the same time frame. In the interim, owners who experience the failure can obtain a free repair, however they will be required to return when the new design part becomes available. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727 or at www.gmownercenter.com.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  16. NHTSA campaign 09V154000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    Model year 2009

    GM is recalling 27,188 MY 2009 Cadillac Escalade, escalade hybrid, escalade esv, and escalade ext; Chevrolet Avalanche, suburban, tahoe, tahoe hybrid, and Colorado; and GMC Yukon, yukon hybrid, yukon XL, and canyon vehicles. The fuel system control modules may have a condition in which an adhesive separation of the room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) seal between the seal and the housing may allow water to seep into the module.

    Consequence:
    Water in the module could cause a short or open circuit, illumination of the service engine soon lamp, setting of diagnostic trouble codes or the engine may be hard to start, may not start or may stall increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a new fuel system control module free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2009. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463 or at www.gmownercenter.com.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  17. NHTSA campaign 06V307000

    Reported

    Wheels › Rim

    Model year 2007

    Certain sport utility vehicles and trucks fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "tire selection and rims." These vehicles have an incomplete tire rim designation on the certification/tire label located on the driver's door edge. In addition, the label may also be missing the tire load rating on the label. Although this information is not required by the standard, if a tire of a lesser load rating is installed, the tire may not be able to sustain the loads encountered during use.

    Consequence:
    If a customer replaces a wheel and only relies on the rim size designation that is indicated on the label, a wheel that is of a different rim contour designation may be installed. It may be difficult or impossible to mount the tire on a wheel with the wrong contour. If the tire is mounted on the wheel with the wrong contour, the wheel and tire may not perform as intended, which could increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    A label that will correct the label originally installed will be mailed to consumers along with installation instructions. The customer will have the option for dealers to install the label. The recall begaon on November 7, 2006. Owners should contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2239, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and GMC trucks at 1-866-996-9463.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  18. NHTSA campaign 06V139000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch

    Model years 2004–2006

    Certain pickup trucks may experience the permanent loss of brake lamp function or brake lamps that are illuminated at all times. The center high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) is affected in both instances. Also, if equipped, the cruise control will become inoperative. Any trailer brake lamps which are connected to the vehicle's brake lamp wiring will mimic the vehicle's brake lamps when either condition occurs.

    Consequence:
    A following driver may not know when the brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior warning.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch assembly. The recall began on December 5, 2006. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; GMC at 1-866-996-9463 or Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  19. NHTSA campaign 05V552000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model year 2006

    Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "tire selection and rims." These vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.

    Consequence:
    A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on March 31, 2006. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080, Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, Hummer at 1-800-732-5493, Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, Saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

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How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Chevrolet Colorado questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Colorado have?

NHTSA lists 29 vehicle recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Colorado, covering model years 2004 to 2026. The most recent, 26V114000, was reported on February 26, 2026 and is filed under “Equipment”. The 2015 model year is covered by the most campaigns (7).

Which Chevrolet Colorado model year has the most complaints?

The 2016 model year, with 707 of the 3,612 complaints in NHTSA’s file (19.6%). The next are 2015 (491) and 2004 (361). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Chevrolet Colorado complaint?

Steering is the component named most often: 954 complaints, or 26.4% of all 3,612. Electrical System (767) and Power Train (559) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Chevrolet Colorado?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Chevrolet dealer.

How many Chevrolet Colorado complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 3,612 complaints, 130 report a crash, 64 a fire, 88 at least one injury and 8 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.