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The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado is associated with 130 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 3 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Forward Collision Avoidance, accounting for 20 reports (15% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 6 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.7l 4-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 16 to 22 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 130 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 3 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Forward Collision Avoidance (20 / 15%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 2 crash / 0 fire / 5 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 4 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 16–22 MPG across 6 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Colorado 2WD 2.7L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 20 MPG 25 MPG 22 MPG — $2,800 / yr
Colorado 4WD 2.7L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 19 MPG 23 MPG 21 MPG — $2,950 / yr
Colorado 2WD 2.7L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 18 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG — $3,100 / yr
Colorado 4WD 2.7L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 17 MPG 21 MPG 19 MPG — $3,250 / yr
Colorado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD 2.7L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 17 MPG 19 MPG 18 MPG — $3,400 / yr
Colorado ZR2 4WD 2.7L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 16 MPG 16 MPG 16 MPG — $3,850 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
PU/CC 4WD —
PU/CC RWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard & Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2023 Chevrolet Colorado models.
View complete 2023 Chevrolet Colorado crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?

Summary of 130 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
130
Crash Reports
2
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
5
Total Injuries
6

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Forward Collision Avoidance 20 complaints (1 crash)
Service Brakes 11 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 10 complaints (1 crash)
Engine 10 complaints
Electrical System 9 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2023 Chevrolet Colorado problems & component breakdown (44 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #24V703000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
NHTSA Campaign #24V237000 Active Recall
Affected Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
NHTSA Campaign #24V133000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2023 Chevrolet Colorado recalls & campaign history (3 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado

How many safety recalls does the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado have?

The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado is associated with 3 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 3 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?

NHTSA records list 130 consumer defect complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Forward Collision Avoidance, appearing in 20 filings (15% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Explore full 2023 Chevrolet Colorado defect complaint breakdown →
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado earned an Overall Safety Rating of 4 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

View detailed crash test laboratory breakdown →
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado range from 16 to 22 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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