2004 Chevrolet Colorado Problems: 3 Issues Every Owner Should Know

2004 Chevrolet Colorado Problems: 3 Issues Every Owner Should Know | Au7o

NHTSA Recalls8 recalls

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET COLORADO AND GMC CANYON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 22, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 5, 2010. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE THE CONDITION IN WHICH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CRANK ARM NUT MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. WHEN THE WIPERS ARE OPERATED WITH A BUILD-UP OF SNOW OR ICE, OR IF THE WIPERS ARE OPERATED ON A DRY WINDSHIELD, THE NUT COULD LOOSEN. IF THERE IS SUFFICIENT LOOSENING OF THE NUT, THE WIPERS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Campaign #11V27600006/05/2011

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured from November 9, 2009, through August 28, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 113, "Hood Latch System." The hood may be missing the secondary hood latch.

Campaign #12V59400019/12/2012

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET COLORADO AND GMC CANYON PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.9 OR 3.7 LITER ENGINE AND A FOUR-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT," AND FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ADJUSTMENT CLIP THAT MAY NOT RETAIN THE SHIFT CABLE IN THE CORRECT POSITION. IF THE SHIFT CABLE IS NOT IN THE CORRECT POSITION, THE PRNDL SHIFT LEVER MAY NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT THE POSITION OF THE TRANSMISSION GEAR. THE DRIVER COULD MOVE THE SHIFTER TO "PARK" AND REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, BUT THE TRANSMISSION GEAR MAY NOT BE IN "PARK."

Campaign #11V33700028/06/2011

CHILD SEAT

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2011, CHEVROLET COLORADO, GMC CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006, ISUZU I-280/I-350, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008, I-290/I-370, REGULAR CAB VEHICLES AND EXTENDED CAB VEHICLES WITHOUT A REAR SEAT AND EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT 60/40 SPLIT BENCH SEAT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR FOR THE FRONT CENTER SEAT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE AND THE OWNER MANUAL DOES NOT INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING HOW TO USE THE TOP TETHER.

Campaign #10V57500018/11/2010

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, COLORADO, EXPRESS, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC CANYON, SIERRA, SAVANA, YUKON AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE REAR AXLE CROSS PINS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND COULD FRACTURE AND BECOME DISPLACED WITHIN THE REAR AXLE. SHOULD THE PIN SHIFT OUT OF POSITION, IT COULD CREATE AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION AND CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO LOCK.

Campaign #11V00700006/01/2011

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Chevrolet Colorado problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado has 3 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Brake Lamps Can Stay On or Stop Working (Recall 06V139), Front-Center Child-Seat Tether Anchor Is Inaccessible (Recall 10V575), Brake-Switch Contamination Can Disable Every Brake Lamp (Recall 09V310). Of these, 3 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Chevrolet Colorado reliable?

The 2004 Chevrolet Colorado has 3 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 3 issues are rated critical: Brake Lamps Can Stay On or Stop Working (Recall 06V139) and Front-Center Child-Seat Tether Anchor Is Inaccessible (Recall 10V575) and Brake-Switch Contamination Can Disable Every Brake Lamp (Recall 09V310). 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 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 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.

2004 Chevrolet Colorado Problems: 3 Issues Every Owner Should Know

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2004-2006 Chevrolet Colorado: Brake Lamps Can Stay On or Stop Working (Recall 06V139)#

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2004-2009 Chevrolet Colorado: Brake-Switch Contamination Can Disable Every Brake Lamp (Recall 09V310)#

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2004-2011 Chevrolet Colorado: Front-Center Child-Seat Tether Anchor Is Inaccessible (Recall 10V575)#

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What are the most common Chevrolet Colorado problems?

Is the Chevrolet Colorado reliable?

What is the 2004-2006 Chevrolet Colorado Brake Lamps Can Stay On or Stop Working (Recall 06V139)?

What is the 2004-2011 Chevrolet Colorado Front-Center Child-Seat Tether Anchor Is Inaccessible (Recall 10V575)?

What is the 2004-2009 Chevrolet Colorado Brake-Switch Contamination Can Disable Every Brake Lamp (Recall 09V310)?