2021 Model Year

Chevrolet Colorado

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
60
Recalls
0
Crashes
6
Severe
11

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 2026

Transmission hesitates and/ or slams into gear.

Engine
Feb 2026

There is a coolant leak from the hoses stemming to the thermostat housing. This has been commonly Reported amongst the same vehicles across the countr...

Seat Belts
Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front driver’s side seat belt buckle failed t...

Steering
Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while attempting to make a right turn from a traffic light, the vehicle lost power...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Dec 2025

The engine coolant temperature gauge is stuck at approximately 160•F. Cooling fans are running at high speed constantly. The thermostat is stuck in th...

SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Dec 2025

In December 2024, at under 50,000 miles, my 2021 Chevrolet Colorado suffered complete brake failure caused by vacuum pump failure. The vacuum pump fai...

SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Dec 2025

This is the fifth vehicle with the 2.5l engine that has experienced vacuum pump failure resulting in a broken exhaust camshaft. Without warning, drive...

Electrical System
Dec 2025

Beginning at approximately 80,000 miles I began to notice I could not remove the key from the ignition switch at times. Turning the vehicle on and of...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE
Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered and failed to deceler...

Steering
Nov 2025

Starting my 2021 Chevy Colorado Zr2 in the morning and noticed the "service power steering, drive with care message. 40,000 miles. No power steering....

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado has 60 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 6 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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