Colorado (2026)
Data covers 3 NHTSA model names
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
L3B
2.7L 4-cyl TurboView details
Complaint Breakdown
Recalls (1)
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.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2026-2026 Chevrolet Colorado complaints?
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 Chevrolet Colorado. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the engine and the steering.
Is the 2026-2026 Chevrolet Colorado a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 Chevrolet Colorado. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026-2026 Chevrolet Colorado have?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints on file for the 2026-2026 Chevrolet Colorado as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2026-2026 Chevrolet Colorado?
NHTSA lists 1 recall covering some 2026-2026 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Chevrolet Colorado?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the engine and the steering, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Colorado?
The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado received an overall 4-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 4 stars. Side crash: 5 stars. Rollover: 3 stars. Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: Standard. Lane Departure Warning: Standard. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 16 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.