2023 Chevrolet Colorado forward collision avoidance problems
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the Forward Collision Avoidance system activated, and the brakes inadvertently engaged. The Forward Collision Avoidance warning light illuminated, with an audible chime and an…”
filed Aug 31, 2026
“My truck has used automatic emergency braking multiple times while driving at variable speeds with no obstacles or vehicles in front of me causing whiplash and further damage to my neck that has 5 budging discs. Since I’m only allowed to add a specific mileage and speed below, I’ll note here that…”
filed May 21, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Colorado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Colorado | 8 | 30% |
| 2024 Colorado | 22 | 18% |
| 2022 Colorado | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 Colorado | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Colorado | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 Colorado | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Colorado | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Colorado | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Colorado | 3 | 1% |
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.