2023 Chevrolet Colorado engine problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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
“My 2023 Chevrolet Colorado (2.7L, approx. 49,000 miles) experiences sudden, intermittent loss of motive power involving the 8-speed automatic transmission. The transmission sets codes and the vehicle drops into limp mode, capped at roughly 45 mph, without warning. The most dangerous symptom is a…”
filed Jun 14, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition where coolant leaks from the radiator hose quick connect at the radiator inlet. This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 5 years or…
N262546590-01 · Service Campaign · issued Jul 15, 2026
Engine problems in other Colorado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Colorado | 3 | 11% |
| 2024 Colorado | 19 | 17% |
| 2022 Colorado | 4 | 8% |
| 2021 Colorado | 17 | 24% |
| 2020 Colorado | 14 | 18% |
| 2019 Colorado | 20 | 14% |
| 2018 Colorado | 23 | 13% |
| 2017 Colorado | 26 | 12% |
| 2016 Colorado | 47 | 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.