YearToAvoid

2024 Chevrolet Colorado Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2024 Chevrolet Colorado carries a complaint index of 90, the third-worst among 21 model years, and is rated Avoid. NHTSA lists 122 complaints, three recalls, and a median failure mileage of 4,500 miles, with Electrical System issues topping the list at 36% of complaints.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
90/100
#3 of 21 Colorado years
Verdict
Avoid
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
122
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
3
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
6
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
5
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2012
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
20
18 city / 22 hwy
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0

Top 2024 Chevy Colorado problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System44 (36%)
  2. Brakes29 (24%)
  3. Collision Avoidance & Cameras24 (20%)
  4. Engine23 (19%)
  5. Other17 (14%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain13 (11%)
  7. Steering6 (5%)
  8. Structure & Body6 (5%)
  9. Lane Departure5 (4%)
  10. Fuel System3 (2%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Turn signals reportedly activate on the opposite side or independently without warning while turning.
  • Owners describe forward collision and automatic emergency braking systems failing to engage during slow-moving traffic, resulting in rear-end collisions.
  • Some report a cascade of dashboard warnings—low tire pressure, software update needed, and antilock brake alerts—followed by brakes engaging and releasing on their own along with smoke from the vents.
  • Sudden unexplained deceleration and reduced-acceleration warnings have been reported while driving at highway speeds.
  • Brake warning lights (ABS, Brake, Check Engine) have illuminated together with reported brake failure at low mileage.
  • A seat belt reportedly failed to restrain a driver properly during a collision with a deer.
2024 Chevrolet Colorado complaints: complaints filed per month14Mar 2024Aug 2024Dec 2024Apr 2025Aug 2025Dec 2025Apr 2026Sep 2026
122 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2026 (14).

2024 Chevrolet Colorado recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 24V703000Sep 19, 2024Seat Belts151 vehicles

    Seat belts:critical fasteners

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Chevrolet Colorado and 2023 GMC Canyon vehicles. The left or right front seat may have a seat belt buckle attachment bolt that was not tightened properly.

    Risk: A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will tighten the left and right front seat belt buckle attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242453720.

  2. NHTSA 24V491000Jun 28, 2024Fuel System8,622 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump:mounting plate/flange

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The lock ring that secures the fuel pump to the fuel tank assembly may not have been fully locked during assembly, which can result in a fuel leak during a crash.

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and fully lock the fuel tank lock ring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC Customer Call Center at (888) 988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N242451330.

  3. NHTSA 24V366000May 23, 2024Suspension, Wheels & Tires56 vehicles

    Tires

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles. Incorrect tires may have been installed that do not match the tire label, and the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may provide inaccurate information for the installed tires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 110, "Tire Selection and Rims" and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

    Risk: A tire label that does not accurately reflect the installed tires may result in the installation of incorrectly sized tires. In addition, the TPMS may not warn the driver of a drop in tire pressure. Both of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242444030.

2024 Chevrolet Colorado fuel economy and fuel cost

City
18 MPG
Highway
22 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,250
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2024 compared with other Colorado years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Good3055121
2023Avoid85135319.5
2024Avoid90122320
2025Good4027118

All Chevrolet Colorado years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
Compared with other Colorado model years, 2024 ranks poorly. It has a complaint index of 90, the third-highest of 21 model years tracked, earning an Avoid verdict.
What are the main problems with the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado?
NHTSA data shows Electrical System complaints lead at 36% of the 122 total, followed by Brakes at 24% and Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 20%. Median mileage at failure across complaints is 4,500 miles.
Does the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists three recalls: a seat belt buckle bolt issue, a fuel pump lock ring that may not be fully locked, and incorrect tires installed with inaccurate TPMS readings. None are do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2024 Colorado compare to other recent years?
The 2022 and 2025 Colorado both earn Good verdicts with lower complaint indexes of 30 and 40. The 2023 model is also rated Avoid, with a complaint index of 85.
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado?
EPA rates it at 20 mpg combined (18 city/22 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250.

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.