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Chevrolet Colorado GMT31T0

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

5.0 / 5.0 · Based on 2 engine variants

Generations


Engine Overview

The Chevrolet Colorado GMT31T0 is available with 2 engine variants — from 241 to 314 hp.

2.7L Turbo I4 · Petrol· 310 PS
2023 2025
Good Choice 5 weaknesses
2.7L Turbo I4 (base) · Petrol· 237 PS
2023 2025
Good Choice 1 Weakness

Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
False Automatic Emergency Braking

Front camera module falsely detects obstacles, triggering hard AEB stops without warning. NHTSA Campaign 24V133. Multiple injury reports from sudden deceleration.

Symptoms: Hard AEB stop without obstacles at 5-55 mph, forward collision warning without cause
from 15,000 km
Low
!Instrument Cluster / Infotainment Blackout

Digital instrument panel and infotainment screen go black simultaneously — losing speedometer, fuel gauge, and headlight controls. Software updates fix some cases.

Symptoms: Complete screen blackout while driving, 30-60 seconds
from 15,000 km
Medium
!Parasitic Battery Drain

Multiple owners report dead batteries on brand-new trucks — complete power loss overnight. Electrical modules may not properly enter sleep mode.

Symptoms: Car won't start, complete power loss overnight, check engine after jumpstart
from 10,000 km
Low
Blind Spot Monitoring Malfunction

Side sensors produce false alerts or miss real vehicles. Firmware updates haven't resolved it consistently. Window controls lock during false alerts.

Symptoms: False blind spot alerts, only 40% real-world detection rate
Low
NHTSA Owner Complaints
Below average
240 complaints · 2023–2025
  1. 01 Electrical
    71 ⚠ 2
  2. 02 Collision Avoidance
    70 ⚠ 5
  3. 03 Brakes
    53 ⚠ 2
  4. 04 Engine
    33
  5. 05 Other
    26

Top Reported Issues

Electrical (71 complaints)
Collision Avoidance (70 complaints)
Brakes (53 complaints)
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov) · 2026-04

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Known Problems and Issues +

A total of 12 weaknesses have been documented for the Chevrolet Colorado GMT31T0 (2023–2025) — 6 engine-related and 6 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Electronics, Body, Gearbox. Considered reliable: L3B (2.7L Turbo I4), L2R (2.7L Turbo I4 (base)).

What to watch out for with the Chevrolet Colorado? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Chevrolet Colorado GMT31T0 have? +
The Chevrolet Colorado GMT31T0 has 6 known engine weaknesses and 6 vehicle weaknesses.
What should I look for when buying a used Chevrolet Colorado GMT31T0? +
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Which engine is recommended? +
Good choice: L3B (2.7L Turbo I4), L2R (2.7L Turbo I4 (base)). The most reliable engine is the L2R (2.7L Turbo I4 (base)) with the lowest risk score. The most fun to drive is the L3B (2.7L Turbo I4).
Which Chevrolet Colorado GMT31T0 engine is the most reliable? +
The {code} ({displacement}) is the most reliable engine in the Chevrolet Colorado GMT31T0. It has the lowest risk score of all available engines and is rated "Good Choice". However, there are 1 known weaknesses to be aware of.
Which Chevrolet Colorado GMT31T0 engine is the most fun? +
The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the Chevrolet Colorado GMT31T0 — rated: "Decent". {description} 310 hp and up to 430 lb-ft from a 2.7L four-cylinder in a truck. Low-end torque is genuinely impressive. The 3rd gen Colorado has no V6, no diesel, no manual — this is it. Electrical gremlins in 2023 models are severe: false AEB, display blackouts, battery drain. The engine itself is the least of the worries.
Is the Chevrolet Colorado GMT31T0 worth buying used? +
The Chevrolet Colorado GMT31T0 is a good choice as a used car — 2 of 2 engine variants are rated 'Good Choice'.
What horsepower variants are available for the Chevrolet Colorado GMT31T0? +
The Chevrolet Colorado GMT31T0 is available with engine variants from 241 to 314 hp. Petrol: L3B (2.7L Turbo I4), L2R (2.7L Turbo I4 (base)).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee