Chevrolet Colorado GMT31T0
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
Generations
Engine Overview
The Chevrolet Colorado GMT31T0 is available with 2 engine variants — from 241 to 314 hp.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Top Reported Issues
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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.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee