Worst 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SERVICE BRAKES
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 15 | — | — | 48,343 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 15 | 2 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 9 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 9 | — | — | 49,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 27,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 8 | — | — | 26,530 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 4 | 1 | 46,650 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 60 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 11,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 1 | — | — | 46,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 | — | — | 29,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 90,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 70,029 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Recalls for 2021 Chevrolet Colorado
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~940 vehicles.
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.
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.
Other Chevrolet Colorado Years
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Colorado reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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