2011 Chevrolet Colorado Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,226miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado, 7% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,226 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle has been through 4 brake control modules, three of were burnt out by the dealer installing the software. My case is not isolated as many many chevy owners are experiencing the same issue. The lack of ABS and traction control is a recipe for a serious accident due to a lack of control and braking ability. I have received nothing but denials of wrong doing or general incompetence from GM. I have a friend experiencing this same problem on a 2020 chevy silverado. Why do we have to wait for someone to become serious maimed or worse case lose their life for GM to do the right thing?”
NHTSA complaint #11308835, filed 2020-02, 96,000 miles“Brake lights will not come on. There is no fuse and lights are new. Many people have reported this as a problem. Has something to do with some switch that the dealer must replace. I have driver nearly 2000 miles this month without any idea the brake lights were not working until I could not get the cruise control to work. After some research it was discovered the cruise control is associated with the switch”
NHTSA complaint #11423842, filed 2021-07Related service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 11% |
| 2025 | 11 | 39% |
| 2024 | 30 | 24% |
| 2023 | 28 | 20% |
| 2022 | 10 | 18% |
| 2021 | 21 | 26% |
| 2020 | 13 | 15% |
| 2019 | 9 | 6% |
| 2018 | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 | 12 | 6% |
| 2016 | 41 | 6% |
| 2015 | 18 | 4% |
| 2012 | 7 | 17% |
| 2011 | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 | 4 | 14% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 16 | 20% |
| 2007 | 24 | 17% |
| 2006 | 41 | 17% |
| 2005 | 95 | 27% |
| 2004 | 52 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
14 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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