2026 Chevrolet Colorado problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (2) · Service Brakes (2) · Power Train (2)
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Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2026-02-26 · campaign 26V114000 · 5,861 vehicles
Defect: General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terra
Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26,
Service bulletins (135)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-28 · Infotainment 2026.4 · Over The Air
• smoother rear camera startup when shifting into reverse after wake-up • surround-view camera images remain available more consistently • more reliable camera app startup, full-screen rear camera display, and consistent multifunction control response • underbody camera washing remains available mor
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-07 · PIT6110L · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates an issue with the ses mil and dtc p062b and engineering is currently investigating.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-05 · PIP6127B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this document assists gm dealer technicians with diagnosing torque converter concerns to ensure torque converter replacement is necessary. the torque converter part number will be placed on order restriction, and the technician will be asked to follow 25-na-148 before requesting a part through pqc.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-28 · PIT6457C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information is for technicians that may see dtcs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. they should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-28 · PIC6540K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Showing the 6 most recent of 135 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-09 · Steering“vehicle: 2026 chevrolet colorado trail boss, 4wd crew cab. delivered new 3/29/26. beginning in may 2026, the vehicle developed a steering column defect: play in the steering wheel, a catch or jerking sensation while driving and turning (particularly at low speeds and on rougher residential/city roads), a structural popping noise, and an accompanyi…”
2026-10-08 · Visibility · 500 mi“the contact owns a 2026 chevrolet colorado. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph and approaching a traffic light, the contact heard a loud popping sound, and the sunroof suddenly shattered. the sunshade was closed at the time of the failure. the contact stated that glass started blowing from the sunroof. the sunroof glass was …”
2026-10-03 · Power Train“the vehicle developed a rapid and moderate shudder followed by "check engine", "service traction control", "service esc" messages and associated icons on the driver display. the shudder happened a second time within approximately 30 seconds and the engine lost power followed by "reduced power warning" message. i engaged the emergency flashers and…”
2026-10-02 · Structure:body · 11,798 mi“the contact owns a 2026 chevrolet colorado. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a body shop, where it was discovered that the vehicle had misaligned body panels and a frame that was improperly manufactured. the dealer was contacted. the manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approxim…”
2026-08-26 · Fuel/Propulsion System“my truck makes a very loud horrible noise when the fuel pump primes after the truck sits for a few hours it’s a clear flaw with the fuel pump and i’ve seen multiple people complain about this issue and there’s no fix for it.…”
2026-08-22 · Suspension“seats: driver’s seat shifts forward when normal braking pressure is applied. bottom cushion seems to be loose/shifting. cause for major concern if emergency braking should be needed and seat does not restrain driver steering: steering wheel has vibrations when driving over normal aberrations/roughness on paved roads. accompanied by rattles and mec…”
2026-07-30 · Steering“the steering shaft on my 2026 colorado trail boss is faulty and needs to be replaced. there was no accident but feel like this could be a safety issue that needs to be addressed and reported.…”
2026-07-28 · Service Brakes“i was driving went to stop brake petal went to the floor and the truck did not stop. so i put it in low gear and got the truck to stop. the truck is at the dealer they keep giving me the run around so i call gm and open a case there going to get back to me .brake light,aps,brake systemfailure all lit up on dash and truck only had 134 mile.…”
2026-07-16 · Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger · 5,952 mi“the contact owns a 2026 chevrolet colorado. the contact stated that when the vehicle was purchased, the passenger’s side air bag warning light remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken for tire maintenance, and the contact was informed that the air bag warning light should not be constantly illuminated. the dealer was contacted about the failure.…”
2026-06-26 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control · 8,664 mi“the contact owns a 2026 chevrolet colorado. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph with the adaptive cruise control engaged, while the vehicle was approaching another vehicle from the rear, the brakes independently activated. no warning light was illuminated. a dealer was contacted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and the…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.