2025 Chevrolet Colorado recalls, problems & safety ratings
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado and 27 owner complaints. The most-reported problem areas are service brakes (10), forward collision avoidance (8), electrical system (7). It earned a 4-star overall NHTSA safety rating. EPA-rated fuel economy is 19–20 mpg combined, depending on engine.
The 2025 has the fewest owner complaints of any Colorado model year from 2012 to 2025. It has 1 recall vs. an average of 2.0 per model year.
Recalls 1
Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Equipment · other · owners/service/other manual
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.
Common problems
From complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Complaints aren't verified, but patterns across hundreds of owners point to known weak spots.
Most-reported problem areas
By the numbers
Recent owner reports
Erratic operation. Indicator in side mirrors flickering with no object present. Dealer installed a new left side blind spot monitor which was tested and found to be defective, Have been waiting more than a week to have another one delivered.
The contact's husband owns a 2025 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that after exiting a car wash tunnel and parking the vehicle on the side of the car wash building, the vehicle continued to roll forward at a high speed without warning. The contact used both feet and excessive force on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle; however, the vehicle continued to roll forward. Th…
At 6700 miles, the following warning lights came on: Service Trailer Brake Service ESC Service Brake Assist Adaptive Cruise control unavailable. I brought the truck to the dealer. They read the codes and found a service bulletin. “6721 found service bulletin for code C055F vehicle needs a master cylinder/booster/ebcm parts ordered” They told me it was safe to drive but I refu…
Safety ratings
2025 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD
2025 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for common configurations of the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado.
Colorado 2WD
Auto 8-spd · 4 cyl · 2.7 L · Turbo
Regular
Colorado 4WD
Auto 8-spd · 4 cyl · 2.7 L · Turbo
Regular
Other model years
Questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado, most recently for equipment · other · owners/service/other manual (02/26/2026). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Enter your VIN to check whether a recall applies to your vehicle.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado?
Based on 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are service brakes (10), forward collision avoidance (8), electrical system (7).
Is the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado safe?
The 2025 Chevrolet Colorado earned a 4-star overall rating in NHTSA's 5-star safety ratings.
Is the 2025 a good year for the Chevrolet Colorado?
The 2025 has the fewest owner complaints of any Colorado model year from 2012 to 2025. It has 1 recall vs. an average of 2.0 per model year.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado get?
EPA ratings for the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado range from 19 to 20 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings APIs; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data retrieved October 21, 2026. NHTSA model names used: COLORADO, Colorado.