2026 Chevrolet Colorado recalls (1)
1 NHTSA safety recall covers the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado. Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Chevrolet dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2026 Chevrolet Colorado. Check your Colorado by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2026 Chevrolet Colorado recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment · NHTSA 26V114000
- Problem
- General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
- Risk
- Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.
2026 Chevrolet Colorado complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado. Chevrolet has issued at least 132 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
Service bulletins by component
- Unknown Or Other (117)
- Electrical System (4)
- Engine (4)
- Power Train (3)
- Forward Collision Avoidance (1)
- Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Read Chevrolet Colorado owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The vehicle developed a rapid and moderate shudder followed by "Check Engine", "Service Traction Control", "Service ESC" messages and associated icons on the driver display.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11768684
“The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a body shop, where it was discovered that the vehicle had misaligned body panels and a frame that was improperly manufactured. The dealer was contacted.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11768534
“My truck makes a very loud horrible noise when the fuel pump primes after the truck sits for a few hours it's a clear flaw with the fuel pump and I've seen multiple people complain about this issue and there's no fix for it.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11759876
“Seats: Driver's seat shifts forward when normal braking pressure is applied. Bottom cushion seems to be loose/shifting.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11758786
“The steering shaft on my [removed] Boss is faulty and needs to be replaced. There was no accident but feel like this could be a safety issue that needs to be addressed and reported.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11753787
Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.
Check your Colorado by VIN
Not every 2026 Chevrolet Colorado is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Chevrolet dealer.