2025 Chevrolet COLORADO

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2025 Chevrolet COLORADO has 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.5x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is brakes problems (21% of all complaints), specifically: brake pedal went to the floor when i applied the brakes, took truck to dealership. dealership reported to me the master clylinder was defective and needed to order one from detroit..

1 injury

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.5x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

BRAKES

9 complaints

21%

• BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES, TOOK TRUCK TO DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP REPORTED TO ME THE MASTER CLYLINDER WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO ORDER ONE FROM DETROIT.
• Started the vehicle and 4 dash lights were on. The ABS light, the forward collision system light, the BRAKE light, and the traction control light. The vehicle was taken to a dealership and we have been notified by the dealer that it is a Master Brake Cylinder failure. The part is on national back
• This truck was purchased May 2025 and currently has 2600 miles. Without any warning the brake light and ABS warning lights came on along with messages reading Brake Assist,ESC, and Trailer Brake require service. I took my truck in to a Chevrolet dealer on Aug 18, 2025 for inspection of issue. I was

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES, TOOK TRUCK TO DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP REPORTED TO ME THE MASTER CLYLINDER WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO ORDER ONE FROM DETROIT.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

7 complaints

17%

• Subject: Urgent Safety and Usability Concern – 2025 Chevrolet Colorado Infotainment/Instrument Cluster Failure To Whom It May Concern, I own a new 2025 Chevrolet Colorado, purchased on June 23, 2025. Just four days later, on June 27, both the infotainment system and the digital instrument cluster
• Subject: Urgent Safety and Usability Concern – 2025 Chevrolet Colorado Infotainment/Instrument Cluster Failure To Whom It May Concern, I own a new 2025 Chevrolet Colorado, purchased on June 23, 2025. Just four days later, on June 27, both the infotainment system and the digital instrument cluster
• On the day of purchase, while driving on a freeway, the vehicle would not accelerate. The RPM's went up, the engine revved, but the vehicle acted as if it was in neutral. These vehicles will not accelerate if they think the brake pedal is also being pressed. The brake was not being depressed. As I w

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Subject: Urgent Safety and Usability Concern – 2025 Chevrolet Colorado Infotainment/Instrument Cluster Failure To Whom It May Concern, I own a new 2025 Chevrolet Colorado, purchased on June 23, 2025. Just four days later, on June 27, both the infotainment system and the digital instrument cluster ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

6 complaints

14%

• The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the instrument cluster went black. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and the contact was informed that there was a Technical Service Bulletin regarding the failure. The contact was advised by the
• On [XXX] at approximately [XXX{}, my new 2025 Chevy Colorado Trail Boss which I purchased from the dealer brand new on [XXX], experienced a sudden catastrophic transmission failure which led to myself nearly being severely injured/possibly killed while driving on a main road in New York; on the way
• The headlights flicker/pulse creating visibility issues at night. This occurs when the heated seats are activated. This is a safety concern for myself, passengers, other drivers, and pedestrians. Flickering lights can cause an accident due to poor visibility and the creating of false shadows. This

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the instrument cluster went black. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and the contact was informed that there was a Technical Service Bulletin regarding the failure. The contact was advised by the ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

5 complaints

12%

• Subject: Urgent Safety and Usability Concern – 2025 Chevrolet Colorado Infotainment/Instrument Cluster Failure To Whom It May Concern, I own a new 2025 Chevrolet Colorado, purchased on June 23, 2025. Just four days later, on June 27, both the infotainment system and the digital instrument cluster
• Cruise Control I was nearly in a severe accident because of the way Chevrolet Cruise control works when I was on the highway and traffic slowed down briefly and my vehicle continued to run at the set miles and didn't slow down when I was approaching the vehicle in front of me. When I purchased th
• Cruise Control I was nearly in a severe accident because of the way Chevrolet Cruise control works when I was on the highway and traffic slowed down briefly and my vehicle continued to run at the set miles and didn't slow down when I was approaching the vehicle in front of me. When I purchased th

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

5 complaints

12%

• Purchased brand new April 24, 2025 within two days of purchase the infotainment system went blank after a few seconds it reloaded. This happened off and on for a couple of weeks dealer replied its a known issue. After 5 weeks the infotainment system and the driver dash went completely blank and stay
• After the vehicle was parked and powered off for several hours, I started the truck and experienced an extreme and unexpected audio volume spike from the factory BOSE sound system. The startup sound and turn-signal chime played at an excessively loud level, far beyond normal operation. The sound w
• The Transmission jumps into 1St gear when spot at a traffic light or when parking.Back seat gap and Forward Collision Warning not functioning.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Purchased brand new April 24, 2025 within two days of purchase the infotainment system went blank after a few seconds it reloaded. This happened off and on for a couple of weeks dealer replied its a known issue. After 5 weeks the infotainment system and the driver dash went completely blank and stay”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 42 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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BRAKES: BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES, TOOK TRUCK TO DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP REPORTED TO ME THE MASTER CLYLINDER WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO ORDER ONE FROM DETROIT.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: Subject: Urgent Safety and Usability Concern – 2025 Chevrolet Colorado Infotainment/Instrument Cluster Failure To Whom It May Concern, I own a new 2025 Chevrolet Colorado, purchased on June 23, 2025. Just four days later, on June 27, both the infotainment system and the digital instrument cluster
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the instrument cluster went black. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and the contact was informed that there was a Technical Service Bulletin regarding the failure. The contact was advised by the
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SPEED CONTROL: Subject: Urgent Safety and Usability Concern – 2025 Chevrolet Colorado Infotainment/Instrument Cluster Failure To Whom It May Concern, I own a new 2025 Chevrolet Colorado, purchased on June 23, 2025. Just four days later, on June 27, both the infotainment system and the digital instrument cluster
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)