2023 Chevrolet Colorado engine problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My truck is in the shop for Engine Wiring Harness Chafe. they are making me pay 1200 dollars for an issue that is known by chevy. I feel like I should not have to pay”
filed Sep 11, 2026
“On May 15, 2026, my 2023 Chevrolet Colorado (2.7L L3B turbocharged engine, approximately 49,000 miles) lost its entire engine oil charge while in normal operation, and at NO point did the low-oil-pressure warning light illuminate to alert me. While driving, a loud buzzing/vibrating noise developed…”
filed Jun 14, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Colorado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Colorado | 3 | 11% |
| 2024 Colorado | 21 | 17% |
| 2022 Colorado | 6 | 11% |
| 2021 Colorado | 18 | 24% |
| 2020 Colorado | 17 | 20% |
| 2019 Colorado | 20 | 13% |
| 2018 Colorado | 24 | 13% |
| 2017 Colorado | 26 | 12% |
| 2016 Colorado | 48 | 7% |
| 2015 Colorado | 34 | 7% |
| 2012 Colorado | 8 | 19% |
| 2011 Colorado | 3 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 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.