2021 Chevrolet Colorado Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 19 brake complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado, 25% of all complaints filed for that model year. Owners commonly report loss of brake assist tied to a failed vacuum pump, with the median mileage at failure at 88,014. No related recall is listed.
- Brakes complaints
- 19
- 25% of 75
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 88,015 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Sudden loss of brake assist causes the pedal to go extremely hard and hard to press, often forcing use of the parking or emergency brake to stop.
- A failed vacuum pump/brake booster is repeatedly cited as the root cause, sometimes linked to damage to the exhaust camshaft.
- Some owners describe brake failure happening without warning while driving on highways at speed, requiring downshifting or steering to the shoulder to slow down.
- One owner reported an intermittent grinding sound from the brakes when cold that stopped once the truck warmed up.
- A separate report describes the brake pedal being depressed while the vehicle shuddered and failed to decelerate, alongside an unrelated accelerator issue.
When 2021 Chevrolet Colorado brake complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 28, 2023, latest Sep 12, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Colorado model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado have?
- NHTSA lists 19 brake complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado, which is 25% of the 75 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado brake complaints.
- What brake problem do 2021 Colorado owners report most?
- Owners most often describe a failed vacuum pump or brake booster that causes the brake pedal to become extremely hard to press, sometimes tied to camshaft damage.
- At what mileage do 2021 Colorado brake problems happen?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 88,014.5 miles for brake complaints on the 2021 Colorado.
- Were there any crashes or injuries from these brake complaints?
- NHTSA data lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the 19 brake complaints for the 2021 Colorado.