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US recalls (1)
Seat belts: critical fasteners
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Seats and restraints
2020-12-23 · campaign 2020-645 · 41 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the seat belts may have been installed with the wrong bolts. As a result, the seat belt may not be properly attached and may not work as designed in a crash.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the seat belt bolts, as necessary.
Owner complaints (80)
Owners filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado (7 crashes, 1 fires, 5 injuries, 2 deaths reported). Among 23 model years of this model, it ranks #14 for the most complaints (median 88).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 19 | |
| Service brakes | 18 | |
| Unknown or other | 17 | |
| Power train | 13 | |
| Electrical system | 11 | |
| Steering | 10 | |
| Air bags | 6 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2021 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2021 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2021 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 2WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2021 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 2WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2021 Chevrolet Colorado version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Colorado 2WD 2.5 L Automatic 6-spd | 19 | 25 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Colorado 2WD 2.8 L Automatic 6-spd | 20 | 30 | 23 | $4,150 |
| Colorado 2WD 3.6 L Automatic 8-spd | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Colorado 4WD 2.5 L Automatic 6-spd | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Colorado 4WD 2.8 L Automatic 6-spd | 19 | 28 | 22 | $4,350 |
| Colorado 4WD 3.6 L Automatic 8-spd | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Colorado ZR2 4WD 2.8 L Automatic 6-spd | 18 | 22 | 19 | $5,050 |
| Colorado ZR2 4WD 3.6 L Automatic 8-spd | 16 | 18 | 17 | $3,950 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.