2026 CHEVROLET COLORADO

1 recalls, 22 complaints - 4/5 safety rating

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Defect Description

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 Coup... Read more

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... Read more

5,861 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

Complaint Statistics

22 total complaints 1 crashes

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	3
POWER TRAIN	3
SUSPENSION	3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	2
STEERING	2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	1
SERVICE BRAKES	1

Incident date: Jul 31, 2026

My truck makes a very loud horrible noise when the fuel pump primes after the truck sits for a few hours it’s a clear flaw with the fuel pump and I’ve seen multiple people complain about this issue and there’s no fix for it.

Incident date: Aug 22, 2026

Seats: Driver’s seat shifts forward when normal braking pressure is applied. Bottom cushion seems to be loose/shifting. Cause for major concern if emergency braking should be needed and seat does not restrain driver Steering: Steering wheel has vibrations when driving over normal aberrations/roug... Read more

Incident date: Aug 22, 2026

Incident date: Jul 1, 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the panoramic roof failed to close as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the panoramic roof guide rails had failed. The contact was... Read more

Incident date: Jul 12, 2026

ABS module failure back order with no date of possible delivery

Incident date: Jul 6, 2026

I wrote Audi to request escalation of an unresolved issue involving my 2018 Audi Q5, related to Safety Recall 90S9 (NHTSA Campaign 21V947000) for the gateway control module. Summary of the issue: My vehicle recently experienced a complete gateway control module failure due to water intrusion. I los... Read more

Incident date: Jun 17, 2026

Vehicle steering became extra hard to steer. Has now been parked for about 12-24 months as could not steer. Not enough personal strength to move/steer it.

Incident date: Jun 4, 2026

While parked in my residential garage with the engine shut off and car door closed, the vehicle suffered an un-commanded rollaway incident due to a suspected defect in the electronic parking brake or automatic-park transmission software. The vehicle was completely stopped, the driver exited the vehi... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jun 4, 2026

This vehicle stalls while on the road and it also stops driving, and the vehicle remains stationary. It's random and I never know when it will happen. There was a recall issued for this very problem in 2019. When I type in Mt Vin # it says no recalls on this vehicle. I feel this vehicle meets the s... Read more

Incident date: Jun 4, 2026

Unknown, vehicle was purchased from Insurance Auto Auctions with minor front collision damage that occurred in the State of Georgia. Suspension damage was not revealed until vehicle was delivered by a transporter to my home. Upon inspection of the vehicle it was determined that the McPherson shock a... Read more

Incident date: Jun 4, 2026

1. Driving Conditions & Baseline State I was operating my new 2026 Porsche Cayenne (current mileage approx. 717 miles) at highway speeds inside a tunnel near LAX. The vehicle was functioning normally under normal driving conditions until the incident occurred suddenly and without any prior warning s... Read more

Incident date: Jun 4, 2026

Incident date: May 29, 2026

The Sta-bar continues to disconnect. Had been in shop 5xs for same issue 2 weeks each time with hopes that they fixed it. Within 500miles after leaving shop it does it again and warning flashes to seek maintenance immediately. There is no obvious reason of why. It will donit when it's dry, when it's... Read more

Incident date: Mar 19, 2026

Vehicle would not accelerate in high speed zone.

Incident date: Feb 12, 2026

The reverse went out while driving

Incident date: Feb 12, 2026

My 2016 dodge dart is losing all fluids after putting fluids in the car . My back calipers keep coming off the system , my hose keep detaching or blowing off. Losing power and it's not shifting . I have called dodge and ford where I purchased the car , I also made reports with corporate office of de... Read more

Incident date: Nov 28, 2025

Engine light is on with DTC P1098 due to a faulty engine coolant control valve requiring replacement. Vehicle displays warning message “service transmission, unable to shift soon” due to faulty component in electronic shifter requiring replacement.

Incident date: Nov 28, 2025

Lifters failed causing complete engine failure gm won’t cover engine replacement but it goes along with the other engine failure lawsuits against gm

Incident date: Nov 28, 2025

my abs and traction control light is on, took it in and got the recall done at slimans in amhust ohio, light is still on. they want $300 to test it further. i have seen several posts about the control module failing. i took it in to another garage, they replaced the rear sensor. still didnt fix the... Read more

Incident date: Dec 8, 2025

Throttle lags/hesitates at times when accelerating from a stop.

Incident date: Oct 16, 2025

The contact owns a 2020 Subaru WRX. The contact stated that while the transmission was shifted into neutral (N), the instrument panel displayed that the transmission was shifted in reverse (R), and the rearview camera image was displayed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact s... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2026 CHEVROLET COLORADO

2026 CHEVROLET COLORADO PU/CC N/A 4WD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Driver	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Passenger	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	3 / 5 ★★★☆☆
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	3 / 5 ★★★☆☆
Rollover Risk	0.0%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET COLORADO

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 2015

Loss of Power Steering Assist

In May 2019 the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Recall Query (RQ19-001) to assess the scope of General Motors (GM) recall 16V-054. ODI had received 50 complaints with allegations of loss of electric power steering assist while the vehicle was in motion. These complaints were for vehic... Read more

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 2004

BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION

ON JULY 28,2009, GM INITIATED A REGIONAL RECALL CAMPAIGN ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004-2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO AND GMC CANYON VEHICLES AND MY2006-2008 ISUZU I-SERIES VEHICLES.THE STATES AND U.S. TERRITORIES INVOLVED ARE AL, AZ, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, NV, NM, PR, SC, TX, VI AND UT.A TOTAL OF 185,903 V... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2005

BRAKE LAMP SWITCH FAILURE

BY LETTER DATED APRIL 26, 2006, GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NO. 06V139) INVOLVING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004-06 CHEVROLET COLORADO, GMC CANYON AND 2006 MY ISUZU I280/I350 VEHICLES.GM'S RECALL COVERS 404,733 VEHICLES.GM REPORTS THAT LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP ... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2004

INADVERTENT FRONT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT

ALL REPORTS INDICATE INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT DURING IGNITION START-UP (KEY-ON) AND WITH THE VEHICLE NOT IN MOTION.REPORTED INJURIES WERE MINOR AND CONSIST OF SKIN ABRASION AND BRUISES.THE INCIDENT DATES RANGED FROM JULY THROUGH NOVEMBER 2004.ODI HAS RECEIVED NO ADDITIONAL REPORTS SINCE OPENING THIS I... Read more

CHEVROLET COLORADO - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET COLORADO across all model years (2004, 2026).

50 Total Recalls

4,941 Total Complaints

4 Investigations

204 Reported Crashes

103 Reported Fires

10 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET COLORADO - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026 (current)	1	22
2025	1	47	View
2024	3	190	View
2023	3	212	View
2022	1	68	View
2021	1	108	View
2020	0	105	View
2019	0	197	View
2018	1	248	View
2017	1	286	View
2016	4	949	View
2015	7	644	View
2014	0	1	View
2013	0	2	View
2012	2	60	View
2011	5	54	View
2010	2	48	View
2009	3	87	View
2008	2	130	View
2007	3	199	View
2006	4	323	View
2005	3	459	View
2004	3	502	View

Other CHEVROLET Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
SUBURBAN	246	10,458	View
TAHOE	240	12,622	View
MALIBU	216	29,080	View
SILVERADO 1500	200	22,534	View
CORVETTE	187	6,308	View
CAMARO	179	4,298	View
SILVERADO	159	10,964	View
SILVERADO 3500	152	1,409	View

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2026 CHEVROLET COLORADO

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2026 CHEVROLET COLORADO

Safety Technology

NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET COLORADO

CHEVROLET COLORADO - All Years Overview

CHEVROLET COLORADO - Year by Year

Other CHEVROLET Models