2023 Chevrolet Colorado Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 130 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado overview page.
What owners report
“From auto stop when engine turns back on it jerks me forward”NHTSA complaint 11680003 — filed 08/11/2025
“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? To my knowledge, which is limited on vehicle diagnosis, the…”NHTSA complaint 11679443 — filed 08/08/2025
“I was driving down the highway going about 75mph in the left lane. The engine quickly started going down through the gears as the engine…”NHTSA complaint 11650253 — filed 03/24/2025
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado have engine problems?
Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado: 20 of 130 complaints on file (15.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado have in total?
130 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
