Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado has 1 recall, 62 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
62
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
20V811000
SEAT BELTS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Esc...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 2WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicl... |
| Feb 21, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | While driving a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado on Interstate 95 in Florida, the vehicle suddenly experience... |
| Feb 17, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Transmission hesitates and/ or slams into gear. |
| Jan 14, 2026 | ENGINE | There is a coolant leak from the hoses stemming to the thermostat housing. This has been commonly Re... |
| Jan 10, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while attempting to make a right... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The engine coolant temperature gauge is stuck at approximately 160•F. Cooling fans are running at hi... |
| Nov 7, 2025 | STEERING | Starting my 2021 Chevy Colorado Zr2 in the morning and noticed the "service power steering, drive wi... |
| Nov 7, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | This is the fifth vehicle with the 2.5l engine that has experienced vacuum pump failure resulting in... |
| Nov 2, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed ... |
| Oct 28, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Today while driving my brakes got super hard. Had to use my entire weight to get it to stop and stil... |
| Oct 22, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | I was on my way home from work and I was on Highway 16 in Washington state near Port Orchard and I w... |
| Sep 9, 2025 | STEERING,ENGINE | The key does not release when in park! I have to adjust the steering wheel and gear shift multiple t... |
| Aug 15, 2025 | SEAT BELTS | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds,... |
| Jun 23, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I own a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Lt Extended Cab 2WD. The rear differential has failed prematurely at... |
| Apr 18, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Complete engine failure due to defective crankshaft malfunction, truck taken to certified repair sho... |
| Mar 24, 2025 | ENGINE | There was a catastrophic engine failure of a 2021 Colorado 3.6L V6 engine. The engine has been repla... |
| Mar 21, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | The vacuum pump brake booster on my Chevy Colorado went out with no warning first the camshaft went ... |
| Jan 28, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was unable to turn the truck off and remove my key. I restarted truck, backed up and put back in ... |
| Jan 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | When truck is put into park the key will not turn to the unlocked position, the key only goes as fa... |
| Dec 31, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | In December 2024, at under 50,000 miles, my 2021 Chevrolet Colorado suffered complete brake failure ... |