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2025 Chevrolet Colorado Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

47/100

#9 most-complained of 16 Colorado years

The 2025 Chevrolet Colorado ranks 9th worst out of 16 model years with a Complaint Index of 47 and a 'Good' verdict. It has 27 complaints, 1 recall, and brake master cylinder failures are the top problem area at 37% of complaints.

Complaints
27
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
18
17 city / 20 hwy

Top 2025 Chevrolet Colorado problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes10 (37%)
  2. Collision Avoidance & Cameras8 (30%)
  3. Electrical System7 (26%)
  4. Other6 (22%)
  5. Engine4 (15%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain3 (11%)
  7. Lane Departure2 (7%)
  8. Structure & Body2 (7%)
  9. Visibility & Wipers2 (7%)

What owners report

  • Brake master cylinder fails, sometimes triggering ABS, traction control, brake, and forward collision warning lights all at once.
  • Brake pedal reportedly goes to the floor with reduced stopping power.
  • Vehicle rolled forward on its own after being parked, with brakes unable to stop it despite heavy pedal force.
  • Instrument cluster goes completely black on startup.
  • Transmission failed completely at low mileage on the highway, and a replacement transmission later showed a burning smell and grinding noise.
  • Adaptive cruise control reportedly fails to slow down for slower traffic ahead, and headlights flicker when heated seats are used.
2025 Chevrolet Colorado complaints: complaints filed per month6Apr 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025Jan 2026Mar 2026Jun 2026
44 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2025 to Aug 2026; peak Sep 2025 (6).

2025 Chevrolet Colorado recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V114000Feb 26, 2026Other5,861 vehicles

    Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual

    General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”

    Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.

2025 Chevrolet Colorado fuel economy and fuel cost

City
17 MPG
Highway
20 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,600
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.

2025 compared with other Colorado years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Avoid80135319.5
2024Avoid87122320
2025Good4727118

All Chevrolet Colorado years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2025 Colorado has a Complaint Index of 47 and ranks 9th worst of 16 model years, earning a 'Good' verdict relative to other Colorado years.
What is the biggest problem with the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado?
Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 10 of 27 complaints (37%), mostly involving master cylinder failure and warning light activation.
Does the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Colorado, campaign 26V114000, related to the electronic owner's manual download process; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2025 Colorado compare to the 2016 model?
The 2016 Colorado has a Complaint Index of 100 and an 'Avoid' verdict with 707 complaints, far worse than the 2025 model's Complaint Index of 47 and 'Good' verdict.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado?
EPA rates the 2025 Colorado at 18 mpg combined (17 city/20 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,600.

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.