# Chevrolet Colorado brake warning light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Stop driving - **Owner complaints:** 44 - **Most complaints:** 2024 (10) - **Related recalls:** 1 - **Verdict:** Stop now ## Quick answer NHTSA has 44 owner complaints about the brake warning light on the Chevrolet Colorado (2015-2026 models), most for the **2024** model year (10). There is **1 recall** for related parts; check yours by VIN. Stop driving: If the light goes out when you release the parking brake, you are fine. ## Chevrolet Colorado brake warning light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the brake light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2015 | 6 | 498 | 1% | | 2016 | 4 | 716 | 1% | | 2017 | 3 | 216 | 1% | | 2018 | 1 | 183 | 1% | | 2019 | 1 | 150 | 1% | | 2020 | 2 | 88 | 2% | | 2021 | 1 | 80 | 1% | | 2022 | 3 | 56 | 5% | | 2023 | 5 | 138 | 4% | | 2024 | 10 | 126 | 8% | | 2025 | 6 | 28 | 21% | | 2026 | 2 | 20 | 10% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Chevrolet Colorado recalls related to the brake warning light **[15V278000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V278000)** (2015 models, reported 2015-05-12): If the vehicle experiences a brake fluid leak it can increase the stopping distance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. **Remedy:** GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front-brake calipers if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2015. Recall repairs are free at any Chevrolet dealer. Enter your 17-character VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see whether yours is still open. ## What Chevrolet Colorado owners report - "the truck is at the dealer they keep giving me the run around so i call gm and open a case there going to get back to me .Brake light,APS,Brake SystemFailure all lit up on dash and truck only had 134 mile." -- owner of a 2026 Chevrolet Colorado, complaint filed 2026 - "At 6700 miles, the following warning lights came on: Service Trailer Brake Service ESC Service Brake Assist Adaptive Cruise control unavailable. I brought the truck to the dealer. They read the codes and found a service bulletin. "6721 found service bulletin for code C055F vehicle needs a master..." -- owner of a 2025 Chevrolet Colorado, complaint filed 2026 - "This is after the parking brake warning light comes on and the brake master cylinder or BCM or both makes clicking noises after driving." -- owner of a 2024 Chevrolet Colorado, complaint filed 2024 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the brake warning light means The red brake warning light most often means the parking brake is still on. If it stays on after you fully release the parking brake, the brake fluid is likely low, which can mean worn pads or a leak in the brake system. A brake light that stays on while driving is a reason to pull over and check, because a fluid leak can lead to loss of braking. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Parking brake on or not fully released** (most common) 2. **Low brake fluid from worn pads** (common) 3. **Brake fluid leak** (less common) 4. **Faulty fluid level sensor or parking brake switch** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [Brake warning light](/warning-lights/brake). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Chevrolet Colorado brake light? Yes. NHTSA lists 1 related recall (15V278000) covering 2015 models. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is open. ### Which Chevrolet Colorado years have the most brake light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2015, 2024 and 2025 Colorado model years have the most complaints mentioning the brake warning light, with 10 for 2024. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Chevrolet Colorado with the brake light on? Stop driving. If the light goes out when you release the parking brake, you are fine. If it stays on, especially with a soft pedal, low fluid, or the ABS light also on, stop driving and have the car towed, because the brakes may fail. ### How do I check if my Chevrolet Colorado has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Chevrolet dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Chevrolet Colorado warning lights - [ABS warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/chevrolet-colorado): 25 complaints - [Airbag (SRS) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/chevrolet-colorado): 13 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/chevrolet-colorado): 106 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/chevrolet-colorado): 39 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/chevrolet-colorado): 810 complaints - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/chevrolet-colorado): 128 complaints ## Brake warning light on other models - [Honda CR-V](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/honda-cr-v): 561 complaints - [Chevrolet Silverado](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/chevrolet-silverado): 383 complaints - [Honda Accord](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/honda-accord): 360 complaints - [Honda Pilot](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/honda-pilot): 223 complaints - [Jeep Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/jeep-cherokee): 215 complaints - [Ram 1500](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/ram-1500): 208 complaints - [GMC Sierra](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/gmc-sierra): 206 complaints - [Honda Odyssey](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/honda-odyssey): 176 complaints - [Chevrolet Equinox](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/chevrolet-equinox): 154 complaints - [Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/jeep-grand-cherokee): 142 complaints ## Chevrolet Colorado - [Chevrolet Colorado specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/chevrolet-colorado) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/chevrolet-colorado Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.