2023 Chevrolet Colorado service brakes problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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
“My 2023 Chevy Colorado developed a rear brake squeal when backing up at approximately 20,000 miles. The dealer found nothing wrong at my next appointment. By 30,000 miles, the rear pads and rotors required replacement, at partial cost to me. The new rear brakes are already squealing again after…”
filed May 21, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Colorado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Colorado | 9 | 33% |
| 2024 Colorado | 24 | 21% |
| 2022 Colorado | 5 | 10% |
| 2021 Colorado | 14 | 20% |
| 2020 Colorado | 7 | 9% |
| 2019 Colorado | 7 | 5% |
| 2018 Colorado | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 Colorado | 11 | 5% |
| 2016 Colorado | 37 | 5% |
| 2015 Colorado | 14 | 3% |
| 2012 Colorado | 7 | 17% |
| 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.