According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2004-2023 Chevrolet Colorado has 18 documented known issues, with 18 rated critical. The most serious are Shift-Cable Clip Can Cause a False Park Indication (Recall 11V337), Brake Lamps Can Stay On or Stop Working (Recall 06V139), Rear-Axle Cross Pin Can Fracture and Lock the Axle (Recall 11V007), Front-Center Child-Seat Tether Anchor Is Inaccessible (Recall 10V575), Brake-Switch Contamination Can Disable Every Brake Lamp (Recall 09V310), Driver Air-Bag Inflator Can Separate from Its Backplate (Recall 15V157), Driver Seat-Belt Warning Connection Can Be Intermittent (Recall 11V552), Secondary Hood Latch May Be Missing (Recall 12V594), Front Camera Can Trigger Unexpected Emergency Braking (Recall 24V133), . at .
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
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.
Campaign #24V13300022/02/2024
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
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.
Campaign #24V23700028/03/2024
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What are the most common Chevrolet Colorado problems?
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2004-2023 Chevrolet Colorado has 18 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Shift-Cable Clip Can Cause a False Park Indication (Recall 11V337), Brake Lamps Can Stay On or Stop Working (Recall 06V139), Rear-Axle Cross Pin Can Fracture and Lock the Axle (Recall 11V007). Of these, 18 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
The 2004-2023 Chevrolet Colorado has 18 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 18 issues are rated critical: Shift-Cable Clip Can Cause a False Park Indication (Recall 11V337) and Brake Lamps Can Stay On or Stop Working (Recall 06V139) and Rear-Axle Cross Pin Can Fracture and Lock the Axle (Recall 11V007) and Front-Center Child-Seat Tether Anchor Is Inaccessible (Recall 10V575) and Brake-Switch Contamination Can Disable Every Brake Lamp (Recall 09V310) and Driver Air-Bag Inflator Can Separate from Its Backplate (Recall 15V157) and Driver Seat-Belt Warning Connection Can Be Intermittent (Recall 11V552) and Secondary Hood Latch May Be Missing (Recall 12V594) and Front Camera Can Trigger Unexpected Emergency Braking (Recall 24V133) and High-Pressure Fuel Pump Can Detach and Damage the Fuel Line (Recall 18V358) and Driver Air-Bag Deployment Sequence Can Be Reversed (Recall 14V645) and Loose Wiper-Motor Crank Nut Can Stop the Wipers (Recall 11V276) and Tire and Loading Label Lists the Wrong Capacity (Recall 05V552) and Damaged Front Wheel-Hub Bolts Can Loosen or Break (Recall 24V237) and Front Brake Calipers Can Leak Fluid (Recall 15V278) and Certification Label Has an Incomplete Rim Designation (Recall 06V307) and Water Can Enter the Fuel-System Control Module (Recall 09V154) and Front-Seat Frame Hooks May Not Be Secured (Recall 15V267). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
What year Chevrolet Colorado is the most reliable?
Reliability varies across model years of the Chevrolet Colorado. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2004-2023 Chevrolet Colorado with 18 documented issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
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On the 2004-2011 Chevrolet Colorado, certain regular-cab and rear-seat-delete extended-cab Chevrolet Colorado trucks with a front 60/40 bench seat do not provide access or instructions for the front-center top tether anchor. This can lead to improper child-restraint installation.
Common Symptoms
Front-center top tether cannot be accessed
Owner manual lacks tether-use instructions
How to Fix
Check the VIN for recall completion. A Chevrolet dealer opens the back-panel trim for tether access and supplies corrected owner-manual instructions.
On the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado trucks have a driver frontal-air-bag inflator that may be misaligned with the module backplate. It can separate during deployment, propel components into the cabin and prevent proper inflation.
Common Symptoms
No reliable warning before deployment
Inflator or steering-wheel components can become projectiles
How to Fix
Check the VIN for recall completion. A Chevrolet dealer inspects the alignment and replaces the driver-air-bag module when necessary.
On the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado, certain 2012 Chevrolet Colorado trucks can have loose-fitting driver seat-belt buckle connector terminals. The driver may not receive the required visual or audible unfastened-belt warning.
Common Symptoms
Seat-belt warning light or chime is intermittent
No warning when the driver belt is unfastened
How to Fix
Check the VIN for recall completion. A Chevrolet dealer replaces the buckle electrical-connector terminals.
On the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado trucks have incorrectly wired driver-air-bag connections that can reverse the deployment sequence and disrupt inflation timing.
Common Symptoms
No reliable warning before a crash
Driver air bag may not deploy as designed
How to Fix
Check the VIN for recall completion. A Chevrolet dealer reprograms the inflatable-restraint sensing and diagnostic module.
On the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado, certain 2006 Chevrolet Colorado trucks have a tire and loading label with an inaccurate vehicle capacity weight. Following the wrong load or inflation information can contribute to tire failure.
Common Symptoms
Door label lists an incorrect capacity weight
Risk of improper loading or tire inflation
How to Fix
Check the VIN for recall completion. GM supplies a corrected label, which the owner or a Chevrolet dealer installs.
On the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado, certain 2007 Chevrolet Colorado trucks have an incomplete rim designation on the door-edge certification and tire label. Reliance on that label can lead to installation of a wheel with the wrong rim contour.
Common Symptoms
Door-edge label has incomplete rim information
Replacement wheel may not match the required rim contour
How to Fix
Check the VIN for recall completion. GM mails a corrected label, which the owner or dealer installs.
On the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado trucks have driver or front-passenger seat-frame hooks that may not be properly attached to the body. The seat may not remain anchored in a crash.
Common Symptoms
Loose or improperly anchored front seat
No reliable warning before a crash
How to Fix
Check the VIN for recall completion. A Chevrolet dealer inspects and corrects the seat installation.
On the 2004-2006 Chevrolet Colorado, certain 2004-2006 Chevrolet Colorado trucks can permanently lose brake-lamp function or have brake lamps remain illuminated. The center high-mounted lamp, trailer lamps and cruise control can also be affected.
Common Symptoms
All brake lamps stay on
Brake lamps do not illuminate
Cruise control becomes inoperative
How to Fix
Check the VIN for recall completion. A Chevrolet dealer replaces the brake-lamp switch assembly.
On the 2004-2009 Chevrolet Colorado, certain 2004-2009 Chevrolet Colorado trucks sold or registered in the campaign states can have a contaminated brake-lamp switch. All brake lamps may fail together or stay on continuously.
Common Symptoms
All brake lamps fail simultaneously
All brake lamps remain continuously illuminated
How to Fix
Check the VIN because the recall has a state-registration scope. A Chevrolet dealer inspects and replaces the specified brake-lamp components.
On the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado trucks have air-pocket imperfections in a front brake-caliper body that can leak brake fluid and increase stopping distance.
Common Symptoms
Brake-fluid leak at a front caliper
Reduced braking performance
Longer stopping distance
How to Fix
Check the VIN for recall completion. A Chevrolet dealer inspects and replaces the front brake calipers as necessary.
On the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado, certain 2023 Chevrolet Colorado trucks can have the front camera falsely detect an obstacle and command automatic emergency braking, abruptly slowing or stopping the vehicle.
Common Symptoms
Unexpected automatic emergency braking
Abrupt slowing when no obstacle is present
How to Fix
Check the VIN for recall completion. A Chevrolet dealer updates the front-camera-module software.
On the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado, certain 2011 Chevrolet Colorado trucks may have an under-torqued wiper-motor crank-arm nut. Snow, ice or dry-glass operation can loosen it until the windshield wipers stop working.
Common Symptoms
Wipers stop moving
Reduced visibility in rain or snow
How to Fix
Check the VIN for recall completion. A Chevrolet dealer secures the wiper-motor crank-arm nut.
On the 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado, certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado trucks can have the high-pressure fuel pump detach from its mounting flange and damage the high-pressure fuel line, causing a leak and fire risk.
Common Symptoms
Fuel odor or leak
High-pressure pump moves from its flange
Fire risk near an ignition source
How to Fix
Check the VIN for recall completion. A Chevrolet dealer replaces the high-pressure fuel pump and pipe.
On the 2009 Chevrolet Colorado, certain 2009 Chevrolet Colorado trucks can admit water into the fuel-system control module through a separated housing seal. The module can short or open, causing diagnostic codes, hard starting, a no-start or an engine stall.
Common Symptoms
Service-engine-soon lamp
Hard start or no-start
Engine stalls while driving
How to Fix
Check the VIN for recall completion. A Chevrolet dealer installs a new fuel-system control module.
On the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado, certain 2011 Chevrolet Colorado trucks with a 2.9L or 3.7L engine and four-speed automatic may have a shift-cable clip that does not retain the cable correctly. The lever can show Park while the transmission is not in Park, allowing rollaway.
Common Symptoms
Shift indicator does not match the actual gear
Key can be removed when the transmission is not in Park
Vehicle rolls after occupants exit
How to Fix
Check the VIN for recall completion. A Chevrolet dealer installs a new automatic-transmission adjustment clip.
On the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado, certain 2011 Chevrolet Colorado trucks have an improperly heat-treated rear-axle cross pin that can fracture, move out of position and lock the rear axle without warning.
Common Symptoms
Unexpected rear-axle lockup
Sudden loss of directional control
How to Fix
Check the VIN for recall completion. A Chevrolet dealer installs a new rear-axle cross pin.
On the 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado, certain 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado trucks may be missing the secondary hood latch. If the primary latch is not engaged, the hood can open while driving and block the driver view.
Common Symptoms
Secondary hood latch is absent
Hood can open and obstruct forward vision
How to Fix
Check the VIN for recall completion. Inspect for the secondary latch; a Chevrolet dealer replaces the hood on affected vehicles.
On the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado, certain 2023 Chevrolet Colorado trucks had front wheel-hub bolts over-tightened and damaged during assembly. The bolts can loosen or break and cause loss of vehicle control.
Common Symptoms
Loose or broken front wheel-hub bolt
Abnormal front-wheel looseness
Loss of vehicle control
How to Fix
Check the VIN for recall completion. A Chevrolet dealer replaces the left and right front wheel-hub bolts.
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.
Campaign #24V70300019/09/2024
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
What is the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado Shift-Cable Clip Can Cause a False Park Indication (Recall 11V337)?
Certain 2011 Chevrolet Colorado trucks with a 2.9L or 3.7L engine and four-speed automatic may have a shift-cable clip that does not retain the cable correctly. The lever can show Park while the transmission is not in Park, allowing rollaway. Severity: high.
What is the 2004-2006 Chevrolet Colorado Brake Lamps Can Stay On or Stop Working (Recall 06V139)?
Certain 2004-2006 Chevrolet Colorado trucks can permanently lose brake-lamp function or have brake lamps remain illuminated. The center high-mounted lamp, trailer lamps and cruise control can also be affected. Severity: high.
What is the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado Rear-Axle Cross Pin Can Fracture and Lock the Axle (Recall 11V007)?
Certain 2011 Chevrolet Colorado trucks have an improperly heat-treated rear-axle cross pin that can fracture, move out of position and lock the rear axle without warning. Severity: high.
What is the 2004-2011 Chevrolet Colorado Front-Center Child-Seat Tether Anchor Is Inaccessible (Recall 10V575)?
Certain regular-cab and rear-seat-delete extended-cab Chevrolet Colorado trucks with a front 60/40 bench seat do not provide access or instructions for the front-center top tether anchor. This can lead to improper child-restraint installation. Severity: high.
What is the 2004-2009 Chevrolet Colorado Brake-Switch Contamination Can Disable Every Brake Lamp (Recall 09V310)?
Certain 2004-2009 Chevrolet Colorado trucks sold or registered in the campaign states can have a contaminated brake-lamp switch. All brake lamps may fail together or stay on continuously. Severity: high.
What is the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Driver Air-Bag Inflator Can Separate from Its Backplate (Recall 15V157)?
Certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado trucks have a driver frontal-air-bag inflator that may be misaligned with the module backplate. It can separate during deployment, propel components into the cabin and prevent proper inflation. Severity: high.
What is the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado Driver Seat-Belt Warning Connection Can Be Intermittent (Recall 11V552)?
Certain 2012 Chevrolet Colorado trucks can have loose-fitting driver seat-belt buckle connector terminals. The driver may not receive the required visual or audible unfastened-belt warning. Severity: high.
What is the 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado Secondary Hood Latch May Be Missing (Recall 12V594)?
Certain 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado trucks may be missing the secondary hood latch. If the primary latch is not engaged, the hood can open while driving and block the driver view. Severity: high.
What is the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado Front Camera Can Trigger Unexpected Emergency Braking (Recall 24V133)?
Certain 2023 Chevrolet Colorado trucks can have the front camera falsely detect an obstacle and command automatic emergency braking, abruptly slowing or stopping the vehicle. Severity: high.
What is the 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado High-Pressure Fuel Pump Can Detach and Damage the Fuel Line (Recall 18V358)?
Certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado trucks can have the high-pressure fuel pump detach from its mounting flange and damage the high-pressure fuel line, causing a leak and fire risk. Severity: high.
What is the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Driver Air-Bag Deployment Sequence Can Be Reversed (Recall 14V645)?
Certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado trucks have incorrectly wired driver-air-bag connections that can reverse the deployment sequence and disrupt inflation timing. Severity: high.
What is the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado Loose Wiper-Motor Crank Nut Can Stop the Wipers (Recall 11V276)?
Certain 2011 Chevrolet Colorado trucks may have an under-torqued wiper-motor crank-arm nut. Snow, ice or dry-glass operation can loosen it until the windshield wipers stop working. Severity: high.
What is the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado Tire and Loading Label Lists the Wrong Capacity (Recall 05V552)?
Certain 2006 Chevrolet Colorado trucks have a tire and loading label with an inaccurate vehicle capacity weight. Following the wrong load or inflation information can contribute to tire failure. Severity: high.
What is the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado Damaged Front Wheel-Hub Bolts Can Loosen or Break (Recall 24V237)?
Certain 2023 Chevrolet Colorado trucks had front wheel-hub bolts over-tightened and damaged during assembly. The bolts can loosen or break and cause loss of vehicle control. Severity: high.
What is the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Front Brake Calipers Can Leak Fluid (Recall 15V278)?
Certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado trucks have air-pocket imperfections in a front brake-caliper body that can leak brake fluid and increase stopping distance. Severity: high.
What is the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado Certification Label Has an Incomplete Rim Designation (Recall 06V307)?
Certain 2007 Chevrolet Colorado trucks have an incomplete rim designation on the door-edge certification and tire label. Reliance on that label can lead to installation of a wheel with the wrong rim contour. Severity: high.
What is the 2009 Chevrolet Colorado Water Can Enter the Fuel-System Control Module (Recall 09V154)?
Certain 2009 Chevrolet Colorado trucks can admit water into the fuel-system control module through a separated housing seal. The module can short or open, causing diagnostic codes, hard starting, a no-start or an engine stall. Severity: high.
What is the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Front-Seat Frame Hooks May Not Be Secured (Recall 15V267)?
Certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado trucks have driver or front-passenger seat-frame hooks that may not be properly attached to the body. The seat may not remain anchored in a crash. Severity: high.
