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2021 Chevrolet Colorado Research

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1 Recalls
65 Complaints
4★ Safety Rating
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2021

⚠️ NHTSA Recalls (1)

The following safety recalls have been issued by NHTSA for the Chevrolet Colorado. If you own this vehicle, check your VIN at our VIN lookup tool or NHTSA.gov to see if your vehicle is affected.

2021 Model Year (1 recall)

Campaign #20V811000 23/12/2020
SEAT BELTS

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.

Risk: If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.

💬 Consumer Complaints (65)

Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Chevrolet Colorado owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.

Most Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 8
STEERING 6
SERVICE BRAKES 5
ENGINE 5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4
AIR BAGS 4
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE 3
POWER TRAIN 3
VISIBILITY/WIPER 2
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES 1
2021 model • STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES • 04/24/2025

I am reporting a serious safety defect involving my 2021 Chevrolet vehicle. While driving, multiple warnings appeared including “Service Power Steering,” “Steering Assist is Reduced,” “Service ESC,” and “Service Battery Charging System.” The vehicle then lost steering assist, braking performance became unreliable, and it created a serious risk of crash. The vehicle later shut down completely and has remained inoperable.…

2021 model • POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES • 05/18/2026

Brake vacuum pump appeared to fail creating brake system malfunction. Appears determined by mechanics to have seized and caused damage to cam shaft. Driver’s safety issue caused when trying to brake vehicle not functioning. Vehicle was towed to mechanic shop. There were no warning signs of impending failure of system. Note that earlier years for this model may have had…

2021 model • UNKNOWN OR OTHER • 02/14/2026

2021 CPO Colorado, bought used with 27,000 miles. KEY STUCK IN IGNITION. After 9 months of occasional use the key is, more times than not, getting stuck in the ignition when the truck is turned off. You cannot leave it this way because some systems are still energized. You have to repeatedly put it in and out of park till…

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