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2023 Chevrolet Colorado
Common Problems

Ranked from 57 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
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Medium
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7 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunctions

    24complaints
    High severityOther

    The forward collision avoidance system malfunctions, causing unintended braking or false warnings.

  2. 2

    Turn Signal Malfunctions

    12complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The turn signals malfunction, sometimes signaling the wrong direction or blinking excessively.

    Related recall: 24V133000

  3. 3

    Brake System Sponginess and Failure

    9complaints
    High severityOther

    The brake system becomes spongy and fails to stop the vehicle effectively, posing a safety risk.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Upper Radiator Hose Failure

    8complaints
    High severityFuel system

    The upper radiator hose fails, leading to coolant leakage and potential engine overheating.

    $400–$1,000est. radiator replacement · 2–4 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Battery Drain and Failure

    4complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The vehicle's battery drains overnight, leading to multiple check engine light errors and repeated battery replacement failures.

    $150–$700est. parasitic-drain diagnosis + battery · 1–4 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 24V133000

  6. 6

    Service Brake Issues

    2complaints
    High severityBrakes

    The service brakes fail to engage properly, leading to anti-lock brake failure and unexpected vehicle stops.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Wiper Malfunctions

    2complaints
    Low severityOther

    The wipers intermittently fail to work, leading to poor visibility during rain or snow.

Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.