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2021 Chevrolet Colorado Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 65 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Chevrolet Colorado

The 2021 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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69/100

Use Caution — 2021 Chevrolet Colorado

The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

1
NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
65
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
6
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Chevrolet Colorado (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Chevrolet dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V811000
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Chevrolet Colorado

Based on 65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other
12
Steering
10
Service Brakes
9
Power Train
7
Electrical System
7
Engine
5
Air Bags
4
Suspension
3
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Chevrolet Colorado — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 480 complaints 2016 689 complaints 2017 212 complaints 2018 174 complaints 2019 143 complaints 2020 79 complaints 2021 65 complaints 2022 43 complaints 2023 126 complaints 2024 113 complaints 2025 24 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2015, 2016 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2020, 2021, 2022 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Chevrolet Colorado

Is the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado has 1 recall and 65 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado have?
The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado are: Unknown Or Other, Steering, Service Brakes, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado safe to buy?
The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Chevrolet Colorado should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Chevrolet Colorado are: 2020, 2021, 2022. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2015, 2016.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.