2021 Chevrolet Colorado Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado, and owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Critical fasteners (seat belts) and seat belts
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at…
77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 4 injuries and 2 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 43,649 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 21 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“In May 2025, I took my truck to the dealership due to a severe whining noise from the rear. They said the rear differential had failed and needed a full replacement, costing me $1,800 since the warran”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 4, 2026 · Power train
“The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the br”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 30, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado (Colorado 2WD, Colorado 4WD, Colorado ZR2 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–20 / 18–30 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Regular |
| EPA class | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.5/2.8/3.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-spd; Automatic 8-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Colorado model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Colorado model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Chevrolet Colorado | 3 | 361 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 3 | 356 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 4 | 236 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | 3 | 140 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Colorado | 2 | 81 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Colorado | 3 | 67 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | 2 | 29 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Colorado | 5 | 42 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | 2 | 42 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Colorado | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Colorado | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Colorado | 7 | 491 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Colorado | 4 | 709 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Colorado | 1 | 216 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Colorado | 1 | 183 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Colorado | 0 | 150 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Colorado | 0 | 84 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Colorado | 1 | 77 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Colorado | 1 | 56 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Colorado | 3 | 136 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Colorado | 3 | 123 |
| 2025 Chevrolet Colorado | 1 | 27 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Colorado | 1 | 16 |
Checking a specific 2021 Chevrolet Colorado
How do I know if my 2021 Chevrolet Colorado has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 20V811000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.