2021 Chevrolet Colorado power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2021 Chevy Colorado experienced a distinct bucking and shuddering sensation under slow acceleration at lower RPMs, specifically when shifting between 2nd and 3rd gear. There were no dashboard warning lights or malfunction codes prior to the issue. The defect was officially reproduced, inspected…”
filed Aug 25, 2026
“While driving on the parkway, the engine revved, and then the brakes became hard as a brick. The truck was unable to be stopped. There were no warning lamps or indications there was a problem, it happened suddenly and immediately. Other drivers' and my own safety was at risk because I could not…”
filed Jul 5, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Colorado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Colorado | 3 | 11% |
| 2024 Colorado | 13 | 11% |
| 2023 Colorado | 9 | 7% |
| 2022 Colorado | 3 | 6% |
| 2020 Colorado | 33 | 39% |
| 2019 Colorado | 65 | 44% |
| 2018 Colorado | 78 | 43% |
| 2017 Colorado | 107 | 50% |
| 2016 Colorado | 97 | 14% |
| 2015 Colorado | 45 | 9% |
| 2012 Colorado | 2 | 5% |
| 2011 Colorado | 2 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.