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Vehicle speed controlPart report

2023 Chevrolet Colorado Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
3%of 138 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado, 3% of the 138 complaints for this model year.

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.

“I turned my vehicle on and noticed the instrument panel screen was completely off. I tried to turn it off and on again and it stayed off. I had to drive home with no instrument panel. after 5 hours I turned on the truck and it finally came on”

NHTSA complaint #11549577, filed 2023-10

“My 2023 Chevrolet Colorado (2.7L, approx. 49,000 miles) experiences sudden, intermittent loss of motive power involving the 8-speed automatic transmission. The transmission sets codes and the vehicle drops into limp mode, capped at roughly 45 mph, without warning. The most dangerous symptom is a total loss of acceleration from a stop, especially on inclines — pressing the accelerator produces no response. On one occasion, stopped on a slight incline, the vehicle rolled backward toward the car behind me when it failed to move forward on accelerator input. I narrowly avoided a collision. …”

NHTSA complaint #11744039, filed 2026-06

“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 engine valve body is having an issue finding a gear when starting from a stop. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The vehicle engine will sputter and jolt forward and attempt to go to a higher or lower gear when approaching the stop . …”

NHTSA complaint #11679443, filed 2025-08

“Vehicle accelerated on its own at a stop and then at highway speeds. Took it to dealership who experienced the same thing and confirmed the issue and could not find the reason why.”

NHTSA complaint #11693513, filed 2025-10

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Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202616%
202514%
202432%
202343%
202212%
202111%
201921%
201853%
201763%
2016243%
201592%
201212%
2010310%
200845%
2007107%
200652%
2005144%
2004134%

Other parts of the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado

Forward collision avoidance
46 complaints
Electrical system
44 complaints
Brakes
28 complaints
Engine
21 complaints
Lane departure
17 complaints
Other or unknown
12 complaints
Exterior lighting
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology