2021 Chevrolet Colorado recalls

1 safety recall, 80 owner complaints and a 4-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
80Complaints
8Crashes & fires reported
4/5NHTSA overall rating

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2021 Chevrolet Colorado recall list

Seat Belts recall

20V-811
December 23, 2020 · General Motors, LLC
Problem
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 fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
Safety risk
If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.

2021 Chevrolet Colorado owner complaints

80 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries and 2 deaths.

Problems by component

Engine19
Service Brakes18
Unknown or Other17
Power Train13
Electrical System11
Steering10
Air Bags6
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Seat Belts3
Suspension3

Recent complaints

October 24, 2026Service BrakesEngine

The brake booster vacuum pump broke and caused my brakes to stop working properly while driving on the highway. There were zero warnings from the vehicle I went to press on my brake and it was stuck i luckily was able to push it down enough to safely stop

October 15, 2026Power TrainUnknown or Other

The rear differential is sounding very loud, like grinding roaring sound @ 72,000. This truck doesn't pull any loads or anything heavy.all service are on time. How can this young milage truck major part go bad just so. It's dangerous driving on the street. It can cause death if it blows up or freeze. GM has a global service about their miss labeled rear differential. They now acting like they now hearing about this when many people is complaining about this faulted differential.

October 9, 2026Air BagsCrash1 injury

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a crash after the contact fell asleep while driving 15 MPH. The vehicle came to a complete stop after crashing into a tree. The front of the vehicle was damaged. The contact stated that the air bags had not deployed. The contact sustained a fractured wrist and hand, burns to the neck from the seat belt and burns to the elbow from impact with the steering wheel. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed to a body shop. The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000.

October 4, 2026Power Train

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 warranty didn’t cover the entire amount. By late September 2026, while driving on the highway, the whining returned—this time with vibrations under my feet whenever I accelerated. Back at the dealership, I was told the rear differential had failed again. From July 2025 to July 2026, my truck was equipped with a Snapshot device from my insurance, both before and after the first repair, so I can’t understand why the differential failed twice in just a year and a half. The dealership mentioned that many

September 30, 2026Service Brakes, HydraulicEngine and Engine Cooling

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 brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard and the engine seized. The contact stood on the brake pedal. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a fractured camshaft. The contact was informed that the brake vacuum pump fractured the camshaft, and the camshaft was fractured in half. The contact was informed that the camshaft needed to be replaced. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,500.

2021 Chevrolet Colorado crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2021 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2021 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2021 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2021 Chevrolet Colorado: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional. Rollover risk: 21.9%.

2021 Chevrolet Colorado recall FAQ

Does the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado. The most recent, filed December 23, 2020, concerns the seat belts.

What are the most common 2021 Chevrolet Colorado problems?

Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is engine (19 reports), followed by service brakes.

Is the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado safe?

The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado earned up to a 4-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2021 Chevrolet Colorado?

Contact any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.