Chevrolet Colorado 2025 recalls, problems, complaints and safety
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall issued for the Chevrolet Colorado 2025 and 27 complaints filed by owners. It's the model year with the fewest complaints for the Chevrolet Colorado between 2016 and 2025.
These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.
Own or buying a Chevrolet Colorado 2025? Enter its VIN to see its exact trim and engine, and confirm on NHTSA whether its recalls were repaired.
Recalls issued for the Chevrolet Colorado 2025
Equipment and labels
NHTSA campaign 26V114000 · 2026-02-26
What happens
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, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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, 2026.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Complaints from other owners
27 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.
1 with a crash · 1 injury
Most reported problems on the Chevrolet Colorado 2025
- Brakes: 9 (33% of complaints)
- Forward collision avoidance: 8 (30% of complaints)
- Electrical system: 7 (26% of complaints)
- Powertrain and transmission: 3 (11% of complaints)
- Engine: 3 (11% of complaints)
Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.
What to check before buying a Chevrolet Colorado 2025
- Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
- Brake hard somewhere safe: the car shouldn't pull to one side and the pedal shouldn't sink; check rotors and pads.
- Ask whether the system braked on its own for no reason ("phantom braking") and whether software updates are pending.
- Test lights, windows, locks, the screen and dashboard warning lights; have trouble codes scanned.
- Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.
Safety rating (NCAP)
| Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| 2025 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
Chevrolet Colorado recalls by year
- 2016 : 4 recalls · 712 complaints
- 2017 : 1 recall · 216 complaints
- 2018 : 1 recall · 183 complaints
- 2019 : 0 recalls · 150 complaints
- 2020 : 0 recalls · 85 complaints
- 2021 : 1 recall · 78 complaints
- 2022 : 1 recall · 56 complaints
- 2023 : 3 recalls · 137 complaints
- 2024 : 3 recalls · 123 complaints
- 2025 : 1 recall · 27 complaints
Guides for this check
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Colorado 2025 have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall issued for the Chevrolet Colorado 2025. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.
What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Colorado 2025?
In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: brakes (9 of 27 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.
Model-level information from official NHTSA sources. Confirm by VIN on NHTSA. Not a substitute for a mechanical inspection.
Last updated: October 16, 2026. Sources: NHTSA vPIC (decoding), NHTSA Recalls, NHTSA Complaints and NHTSA NCAP (5-Star Safety Ratings).