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2026 Chevrolet ColoradoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado has problems
22 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Electrical system
4Service brakes
4Steering
3Engine
2Visibility1 crash/fire/injury
2Forward collision avoidance
2Power train
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Air bags
77 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 7 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2026 Chevrolet Colorado recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2026 vs. every other Colorado year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Colorado median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2026 Chevrolet Colorado safety ratings
2026 CHEVROLET COLORADO PU/CC N/A 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 3 stars (0.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado, and the recalls they led to.
- Electronic Brake Module Component FailureOpen
In owners' words
What Colorado owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On October 29, about one week after I took delivery of my new 2026 Chevrolet Colorado, the entire instrument panel failed while I was parking. The gauge cluster, infotainment/stereo display, LoJack system, and airbag system all shut off, and the airbag warning indicated the system was inactive. The…
Component: Drivetrain, brake, and engine management systems repeatedly fail in a coordinated pattern, with multiple warning indicators activating simultaneously and sudden unintended deceleration occurring without warning. Vehicle available for inspection. Safety risk: Most recent failure occurred…
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle started, however the battery became drained. No warning lights were illuminated. After the battery was…
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