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2023 Chevrolet Colorado Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 26 brake complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado, 19% of its 135 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 34,700 miles. No brake-related recall is on file. One injury and no crashes or fires were reported in this data.

Brakes complaints
26
19% of 135
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
34,700 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden brake failure with the pedal going to the floor and a "Brake System Failure" warning appearing.
  • Several owners describe warped rotors causing severe shaking when braking, reported by dealerships as confirmed.
  • Some report intermittent loss of brake assist paired with power steering loss, making the vehicle very hard to stop or steer.
  • A front brake caliper reportedly failed while towing, with the dealer disputing the cause.
  • Owners describe brakes suddenly engaging on their own at speed, pulling the wheel and causing abrupt stops.
  • One owner reported an inspection sheet showing acceptable brake pad thickness despite ongoing brake concerns.

When 2023 Chevrolet Colorado brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 5, 2023, latest Sep 21, 2026.

2023 Chevrolet Colorado brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2023Aug 2024Apr 2025Aug 2025Dec 2025May 2026
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Jun 2025 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2023 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.

  1. 200597 (27%)
  2. 200645 (19%)
  3. 200726 (19%)
  4. 200816 (20%)
  5. 20093 (4%)
  6. 20105 (18%)
  7. 20115 (12%)
  8. 201211 (26%)
  9. 20131 (100%)
  10. 20140 (0%)
  11. 201575 (15%)
  12. 201678 (11%)
  13. 201715 (7%)
  14. 20185 (3%)
  15. 20199 (6%)
  16. 202011 (13%)
  17. 202119 (25%)
  18. 20229 (16%)
  19. 202326 (19%)
  20. 202429 (24%)
  21. 202510 (37%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado have?
NHTSA lists 26 brake complaints for the 2023 Colorado, which is 19% of the 135 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?
No. NHTSA's data for this vehicle shows no related recall listed under brakes.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on the 2023 Colorado is 34,700 miles.
Are the brake problems causing crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows one injury and no crashes or fires among the reported brake complaints for the 2023 Colorado.
What kind of brake issues do owners describe most?
Owners describe sudden brake failure warnings, warped rotors causing shaking, and intermittent loss of brake assist, according to NHTSA complaint narratives.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.