2021 Chevrolet Colorado Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado.

20202022
Complaints
87
per 10K Sold
11.9
US Sales
73,008
Crashes
7
Fires
1
Injuries
4
Fatalities
2
Recalls
1

Worst 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#115 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:48,343 mi
#29 complaints

Brakes

#39 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:49,000 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado.

Engine Problems
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
48,343
Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
49,000
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
27,000
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
26,530
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Diesel Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2021 Chevrolet Colorado

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~470 vehicles.

20V811000Seat Belts:critical Fasteners · Seat Belts
~470 affected

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.

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2021 Chevrolet Colorado — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado has 87 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 15 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (15 complaints, avg 48,343 mi); Brakes (9 complaints); Steering Defects (9 complaints, avg 49,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 39,860 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado?
NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado include 7 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 470 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Colorado reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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