2023 Chevrolet Colorado Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 49 Electrical System complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado, 36% of all 135 complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 15,000. A related recall (24V133000) addresses false front camera module detections that can trigger automatic emergency braking.
- Electrical System complaints
- 49
- 36% of 135
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 15,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Infotainment and driver display screens go black or freeze, disabling the speedometer, fuel gauge, and headlight controls since those functions route through the touchscreen.
- Some owners report the battery draining fully overnight within weeks of purchase, sometimes triggering check engine lights after a jump start.
- Blind spot warning lights illuminate with nothing present, and this can lock out the window switches and driver-side door lock button.
- Front collision warning has activated automatic emergency braking with no obstacle present, in one case nearly causing a collision.
- The anti-theft alarm has gone off randomly with no one near the vehicle and all doors closed.
- OnStar, phone connectivity, and speaker audio have stopped working, tied to the same infotainment malfunction.
When 2023 Chevrolet Colorado electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 24, 2023, latest Sep 21, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado
- NHTSA 24V133000Feb 22, 2024Electrical System55,755 vehicles
Electrical system:adas:driver monitoring:camera/sensor
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The front camera module (FCM) system may falsely detect an obstacle, causing the automatic emergency braking (AEB) to engage unexpectedly.
Risk: Unexpected automatic emergency braking can cause the vehicle to abruptly stop or slow down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the front camera module (FCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A232424660.
Electrical System 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 electrical complaints does the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado have?
- NHTSA lists 49 Electrical System complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado, which is 36% of the 135 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado electrical system?
- Yes. Recall 24V133000 covers the front camera module, which may falsely detect an obstacle and cause automatic emergency braking to engage. GM will update the front camera module software free of charge.
- At what mileage do 2023 Colorado electrical problems usually appear?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 15,000 at the time these electrical failures were reported.
- What electrical symptoms do 2023 Colorado owners report most?
- Owners most often describe blacked-out infotainment and instrument displays, overnight battery drain, false blind spot warnings that lock door and window controls, and unexpected automatic emergency braking activations.
- Were there any injuries linked to these electrical complaints?
- NHTSA records 5 injuries and 1 crash among the 49 Electrical System complaints for the 2023 Colorado, with 0 fires reported.