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2023 Chevrolet Colorado maintenance schedule

The 2023 Colorado is part of the GMT31XX-2 generation (2023-2026), sold as a pickup. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2023 Colorado needs, and when

All 12 of these items come from Chevrolet's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Chevrolet's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter (L3B)

OLM dictated

7,500 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Engine air filter (L3B)

Inspect frequently off-road

45,000 mi / 4 yearsManufacturer
Cabin air filter (L3B)22,500 mi / 2 yearsManufacturer
Tire rotation (L3B)7,500 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Brake fluid (L3B)45,000 mi / 3 yearsManufacturer
Engine coolant (L3B)150,000 mi / 5 yearsManufacturer
Transmission fluid (L3B)

Severe duty protocol

45,000 miManufacturer
Spark plugs (L3B)

Accelerated turbo wear

60,000 miManufacturer
Serpentine belt (L3B)97,500 mi / 10 yearsManufacturer
Differential and transfer case fluid (L3B)

4WD models

45,000 miManufacturer
PCV valve (L3B)97,500 miManufacturer
12V battery (L3B)Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
5W-30 dexos1 Gen3, 6 qt
Coolant
Dex-Cool
Transmission fluid
Mobil 1 LV ATF HP

Powertrains in this generation

  • 2.7L 4-cyl (L3B), 8-speed auto (8L80), RWD/4WD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2023 Colorado owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

Infotainment software

low severity

0-10,000 mi

Total screen blackout

Source: repairpal.com

Safety recalls

3 NHTSA recalls for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Chevrolet dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Seat belts

NHTSA 24V703000

September 2024

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Chevrolet Colorado and 2023 GMC Canyon vehicles. The left or right front seat may have a seat belt buckle attachment bolt that was not tightened properly.

Remedy: Dealers will tighten the left and right front seat belt buckle attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242453720.

Wheels

NHTSA 24V237000

March 2024

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The front wheel hub bolts may have been over-tightened and damaged during installation.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232431480.

Electrical system

NHTSA 24V133000

February 2024

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The front camera module (FCM) system may falsely detect an obstacle, causing the automatic emergency braking (AEB) to engage unexpectedly.

Remedy: Dealers will update the front camera module (FCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A232424660.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance
$720
Five years of maintenance
$3,960
The major service near 100,000 mi
$1,680

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other Colorado model years

GMT31XX-2 (2023-2026)

2023202420252026

GMT31XX (2015-2022)

20152016201720182019202020212022

Shopping new? The Chevrolet Colorado guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-18. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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