The Lemon Index2023 Chevrolet Colorado.
The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado is so far worse than average by owner complaints: 137 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 145, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about automatic emergency braking, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 16 to 22 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Colorado year is 2010.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 137 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Colorado year. 2023 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 2K to 21K miles on the car (14 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 3
- seat belts 2024
The left or right front seat may have a seat belt buckle attachment bolt that was not tightened properly.
- wheels 2024
The front wheel hub bolts may have been over-tightened and damaged during installation.
- electrical 2024
The front camera module (FCM) system may falsely detect an obstacle, causing the automatic emergency braking (AEB) to engage unexpectedly.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 648 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Condition where there is insufficient clearance between
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenElectronic brake module component failure2026
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2900–4000 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.7L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Forward collision engagement at 35mph when nothing was in front of vehicle
2023 Chevrolet Colorado owner · NHTSA complaint 11569559
More owner reports
When making right turn with blinker on, after completing turn, blinker automatically turns on left blinker. Difficult to turn off. Sometime blinker stalk sticks, and I can't turn either blinker back on.
NHTSA complaint 11661410
My truck is in the shop for Engine Wiring Harness Chafe. they are making me pay 1200 dollars for an issue that is known by chevy. I feel like I should not have to pay
NHTSA complaint 11763683
Quick answers
Is the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 1.4× the average car's complaints per car sold, against other 2023 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 145; 100 is average). The best Chevrolet Colorado year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2023 Chevrolet Colorado problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are automatic emergency braking (43%), electrical (32%) and brakes (18%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado have?
3 safety recalls (latest: seat belts). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado get?
16 to 22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado cost in fuel a year?
About $2900 to $4000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado have?
2.7L 4-cyl.
What Chevrolet Colorado year is better than the 2023?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2010, 2020 and 2022.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works