2021 Chevrolet Colorado recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 79
Latest campaign: Dec 23, 2020

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Seat belts	1	Dec 23, 2020	20V811000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Dec 23, 2020Latest campaign


Dec 23, 202020V811000	Seat belts 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 20V811000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V811000 · Dec 23, 2020

Dec 23, 202020V811000

Seat belts

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…

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V811000

What's wrong: 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.
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.
Campaign: NHTSA 20V811000 · Dec 23, 2020

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component79

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

79Complaints filed

7Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

5Injuries reported · 2 deaths

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Service brakes	20	25	0	0	0
Engine	18	23	0	0	0
Unknown or other	17	22	2	0	1
Power train	13	16	0	0	0
Electrical system	11	14	0	0	0
Steering	10	13	0	0	0
Air bags	6	8	5	1	4
Hydraulic	3	4	0	0	0
Seat belts	3	4	0	0	0
Suspension	3	4	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	3	4	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	2	3	0	0	0
Fuel system	2	3	0	0	0
Equipment	2	3	0	0	0
Gasoline	1	1	0	0	0

6 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Power train
“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.”
Filed 10/15/2026 · ODI 11771338
Air bags
“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.”
Filed 10/09/2026 · ODI 11770235
Power train
“In May 2025, I took my truck to the dealership due to a severe whining noise from the rear.”
Filed 10/04/2026 · ODI 11768860

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2021 Chevrolet Colorado recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado. The most recent, 20V811000 (reported December 23, 2020), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 20 complaints out of 79 filed with NHTSA (25%). Across all complaints, owners reported 7 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Chevrolet Colorado?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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