2024 Chevrolet Colorado Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
87/100
#3 most-complained of 16 Colorado years
The 2024 Chevrolet Colorado ranks 3rd worst of 16 model years, with a complaint index of 87 and 122 complaints. Electrical System issues lead at 36% of complaints, followed by Brakes at 24%, and three recalls have been issued, making it an Avoid year relative to other Colorado model years.
- Complaints
- 122
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 6 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 18 city / 22 hwy
Top 2024 Chevrolet Colorado problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System44 (36%)
- Brakes29 (24%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras24 (20%)
- Engine23 (19%)
- Other17 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain13 (11%)
- Steering6 (5%)
- Structure & Body6 (5%)
- Lane Departure5 (4%)
- Fuel System3 (2%)
What owners report
- Turn signals reportedly activate on the wrong side or illuminate incorrectly during turns, sometimes with the check engine light on.
- Owners describe sudden dashboard warnings for reduced acceleration or software update needed, occasionally followed by unexpected deceleration.
- Forward collision avoidance and automatic emergency braking systems reportedly fail to activate or show as unavailable, in some cases leading to rear-end collisions.
- Some owners report ABS, brake, and check engine warning lights illuminating together with a loss of braking ability at highway speeds.
- One owner described smoke coming from air vents alongside brakes engaging and releasing randomly after multiple dashboard alerts.
- A reported seat belt failure to hold a driver in place during a low-speed collision with a deer.
2024 Chevrolet Colorado recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
- Compared to other Colorado model years, 2024 ranks 3rd worst of 16 with a complaint index of 87 and 122 complaints logged with NHTSA, earning an Avoid verdict relative to other years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado?
- The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 36% of complaints (44 of 122), including reports of turn signal malfunctions and sudden acceleration warnings.
- Does the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists three recalls for 2024: a seat belt buckle bolt issue, a fuel pump lock ring that may not have been fully locked, and incorrect tires installed at the factory affecting TPMS accuracy.
- How does the 2024 Colorado compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 87, 2024 is worse than most other Colorado years except 2015 (93) and 2016 (100), both also rated Avoid; years like 2010, 2012, and 2022 rate Best or Good.
- What is the median mileage at failure for the 2024 Colorado?
- Across all reported problems, the overall median mileage at failure is 4,500 miles, with Electrical System failures reported at a median of 3,750 miles.