Owners have filed 459 complaints
about the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado with NHTSA between 2004 and 2025.
The largest single group is the brakes.
Across this model's run it ranks 1 of 21 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 98
Against the median year of the Chevrolet Colorado. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 76
14.8% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 59
35% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2005 compares with every other Chevrolet Colorado
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
102.8%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
308.3%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
5214.4%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
8222.7%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
6618.3%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
6016.6%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
328.9%
150,000+ miles
298.0%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Dec 2004peak 15Sep 2025
NHTSA investigations into the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
RQ09001Opened 25 Feb 2009Closed 30 Jul 2009EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION
ON JULY 28,2009, GM INITIATED A REGIONAL RECALL CAMPAIGN ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004-2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO AND GMC CANYON VEHICLES AND MY2006-2008 ISUZU I-SERIES VEHICLES.THE STATES AND U.S. TERRITORIES INVOLVED ARE AL, AZ, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, NV, NM, PR, SC, TX, VI AND UT.A TOTAL OF 185,903 VEHICLES WILL BE RECALLED WITH 92,272 VEHICLES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THIS INVESTIGATION.IN ADDITION, A SPECIAL COVERAGE/EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAM WILL BE INITIATED FORVEHICLES REGISTERED IN ALL OTHER STATES. GM DETERMINED THAT BRAKE LAMP SWITCH FAILURES ARE MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN VEHICLES IN WHICH CUS...
PE05065Opened 2 Dec 2005Closed 1 May 2006EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH FAILURE
BY LETTER DATED APRIL 26, 2006, GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NO. 06V139) INVOLVING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004-06 CHEVROLET COLORADO, GMC CANYON AND 2006 MY ISUZU I280/I350 VEHICLES.GM'S RECALL COVERS 404,733 VEHICLES.GM REPORTS THAT LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINATION WAS CAUSED BY INSUFFICIENT PLATING ON THE STATIONARY CONTACT IN THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH.GM WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WITH THE NEW SWITCH THAT HAS THE INCREASED PLATING ON THE STATIONARY CONTACT.BASED ON GM'S SAFETY RECALL ACTION, THIS INVESTIGATI...
Recalls on the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
10V575000
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.
Risk: BOTH NHTSA AND GM DISCOURAGE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A FRONT SEAT. NEVERTHELESS, THERE ARE INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MAY REQUIRE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A RESTRAINT IN THE FRONT CENTER SEATING POSITION OF THIS VEHICLE THAT DOES NOT OFFER A REAR SEAT. LACK OF ACCESS TO THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR AND A LACK OF INSTRUCTIONS AS TO HOW TO USE IT, MAY RESULT IN IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF A CHILD RESTRAINT. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF A CHILD RESTRAINT CAN RESULT IN A REDUCTION IN THE RESTRAINT'S PERFORMANCE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH AND AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD SEATED IN THE RESTRAINT.
09V310000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
GM IS RECALLING 185,903 MODEL YEAR 2004-2009 COLORADO, GMC MODEL YEAR 2009-2004 CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006 I-280, I-350, MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 I-290, AND I-370, PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, PUERTO RICO, SOUTH CAROLINA, TEXAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS AND UTAH. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A BRAKE LAMP SWITCH THAT MAY NOT WORK AS DESIGNED DUE TO CONTAMINATION IN THE SWITCH.
Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SIMULTANEOUS LOSS OF ALL BRAKE LAMPS OR CAUSE ALL OF THE BRAKE LAMPS TO STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY. BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD FAIL TO WARN OTHERS OF THE DRIVER'S INTENTIONS AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
06V139000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS MAY EXPERIENCE THE PERMANENT LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP FUNCTION OR BRAKE LAMPS THAT ARE ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES. THE CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP (CHMSL) IS AFFECTED IN BOTH INSTANCES. ALSO, IF EQUIPPED, THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE. ANY TRAILER BRAKE LAMPS WHICH ARE CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE LAMP WIRING WILL MIMIC THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE LAMPS WHEN EITHER CONDITION OCCURS.
Risk: A FOLLOWING DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHEN THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED, AND A REAR-END CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 201449214,242 units in Canada
Accessories
*** This notice is provided for information purposes only as the subject equipment is not regulated under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act *** A safety defect may exist in aftermarket ACDelco brake shoes manufactured between April 1st 2013 to April 19 2014, sold and/or installed as service replacement parts. The lining of the rear brake shoe may detach from the steel shoe during normal service, causing the affected brake to fail. If the lining detaches from the steel shoe, it could cause rear-wheel lockup and it will reduce the available braking force which could lengthen the required stopping distance, and increase the risk of a crash without prior warning. Correction: GM Dealers, ACDelco warehouse distributors and their professional installer customers are to inspect the manufacture date of the rear brake shoes and, if necessary, replace the shoes. Customers of the 125 vehicles that were serviced by GM Dealers with the suspect parts will be notified by first class letter.
Recall 20104187,193 units in Canada
Seats And Restraints
Certain vehicles with regular or extended cab without a rear seat, and equipped with a front 60/40 split bench seat, fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 210.1 - User-ready Tether Anchorages for Restraint Systems. The child restraint top tether anchor for the front centre seat position in these vehicles is not accessible as required by the Standard. Without the top tether anchor, a child restraint may not be properly secured in the vehicle. Correction: If requested by the customers, dealers will modify the back panel trim cover to allow access to the top tether anchor. In addition, owner letters will include an Owner Manual Supplement that describes how to install a child restraint using a top tether in the centre seating position.
Recall 200609628,398 units in Canada
Electrical
On certain vehicles the brake lights may fail to illuminate or stay illuminated at all times. In addition the cruise control will be inoperative. A following driver may not know when the brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior warning. Correction: Dealers will replace the stop light switch.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Grand Rapids, MICrash
AIR BAGS
QUIET MORNING NO TRAFFIC. I WAS DRIVING EAST ON 28TH STREET IN GRAND RAPIDS, MI. BETWEEN 15-20 MILES I WAS APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT.NO POTHOLES, SMALL DENTS ON THE ROAD WHEN SUDDENLY OUT OF NO WHERE THE AIR BAGS EXPLOITED AND DEPLOYED OUT. THE AIR BAG HIT MY RIGHT HAND AND ALSO BLOCK MY VISIBILITY. THIS INCIDENT CAUSE TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, IT TOOK ME BY SURPRISE.
NHTSA complaint #11317059 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 189,877 milesLowell, INCrash1 killed
AIR BAGS
WAS DRIVING MY 2005 CHEVY COLORADO AND VERY TIRED VEERED OFF THE COUNTY ROAD, HIT A UTILITY POLE ON LEFT SIDE FRONT AND TRUCK ROLLED OVER AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED
NHTSA complaint #11289728 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 35,000 milesPalm Beach Gardens, FLFire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
WIRING FOR TURNSIGNALS MELTS DOWN. THERE IS A WIRE HARNESS WITH A CONNECTOR AT THE TURN FRONT SIGNALS, THE WIRE GAUGE IS IN ADEQAUTE AND CAUSEA EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD-UP THIS CAUSES THE WIRES AND CONNECTORS TO THE FRONT TURN SIGNALS TO MELT DOWN AND THE TURN SIGNALS BECOME INOPERABLE. I HAVE REPLACED THESE COMPONENTS TWICE DUE TO THIA ISSUE. THE RESISTOR PACK FOR AIR CONDITIONING BLOWER FAN SPEED CONTROL MELTS AND CATCHES FIRE. I HAVE REPLACED THIS PART TWICE AND ULTIMATELY HAVE BYPASSED THE RESISTOR PACK LEAVING THE AC BLOWER WITH ONLY THE CHOICE OF HIGH SPEED OR OFF.
NHTSA complaint #11232977 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 35,000 milesPalm Beach Gardens, FLFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WIRING FOR TURNSIGNALS MELTS DOWN. THERE IS A WIRE HARNESS WITH A CONNECTOR AT THE TURN FRONT SIGNALS, THE WIRE GAUGE IS IN ADEQAUTE AND CAUSEA EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD-UP THIS CAUSES THE WIRES AND CONNECTORS TO THE FRONT TURN SIGNALS TO MELT DOWN AND THE TURN SIGNALS BECOME INOPERABLE. I HAVE REPLACED THESE COMPONENTS TWICE DUE TO THIA ISSUE. THE RESISTOR PACK FOR AIR CONDITIONING BLOWER FAN SPEED CONTROL MELTS AND CATCHES FIRE. I HAVE REPLACED THIS PART TWICE AND ULTIMATELY HAVE BYPASSED THE RESISTOR PACK LEAVING THE AC BLOWER WITH ONLY THE CHOICE OF HIGH SPEED OR OFF.
NHTSA complaint #11232977 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 151,000 milesBogota, NJCrash
AIR BAGS
TAKATA INFLATORS , DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY 9 LOOKING AT DRIVER SIDE MIRROR WHEN I HEARD 2 LOAD BANGS TURNED MY HEAD BACK TO FRONT WINDSHEILD ALL I COULD SEE WAS LOOKED TO ME CLOUDS I THOUGHT I WAS IN HEAVEN , IT HAPPENED SO QUICK, I HIT GUARD RAIL, THEN TELEPHONE WIRE, WENT UP IN THE AIR, STILL SEEING CLOUDS, THAT I THOUGHT I WAS FINAILY IN HEAVEN. UNTIL I CAME DOWN AND LANDED ON ALL 4 WHEELS. I LOOKED UP AND SEEN TREES , THATS WHEN I KNEW I CAME BACK TO EARTH.
NHTSA complaint #11015374 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesFlower Mound, TXCrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE VEERED OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. AS A RESULT, TO THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NOSE AND LEGS INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
NHTSA complaint #10837439 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 130,000 milesLyons, IL
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud banging sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the side frame of the vehicle was fractured. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000
NHTSA complaint #11686005 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
New Castle, PA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The FRAME rotten away
NHTSA complaint #11535455 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
New Castle, PA
SUSPENSION
The FRAME rotten away
NHTSA complaint #11535455 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
New Castle, PA
STRUCTURE:BODY
The FRAME rotten away
NHTSA complaint #11535455 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lockport, KY
SUSPENSION
My truck bed is resting against my cab due to frame rot. There is big chunks missing from the frame.
NHTSA complaint #11519542 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lockport, KY
STRUCTURE:BODY
My truck bed is resting against my cab due to frame rot. There is big chunks missing from the frame.
NHTSA complaint #11519542 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Holland, MI
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The driver side frame has rusted through in more than on location. Passenger side frame has rust but still solid. Dealership and private mechanic said this is a common problem with 2005 Colorado. Dealership will not buy vehicle for liability reasons. Frame could crack while driving and cause unsafe driving conditions. The body and engine is in good shape. 105000 miles on vehicle.
NHTSA complaint #11457514 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Calvert City, KY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Vehicle taillights failed to function when lights come on at night. I became aware of this when another motorist stopped beside me to tell me. Fuse and lightbulbs work when tested.
NHTSA complaint #11457480 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Calvert City, KY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle taillights failed to function when lights come on at night. I became aware of this when another motorist stopped beside me to tell me. Fuse and lightbulbs work when tested.
NHTSA complaint #11457480 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 169,000 milesNEW Bedford, MA
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHENEVER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE CHASSIS NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO A LOCAL DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 169,000.
NHTSA complaint #11405390 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Colorado Springs, CO
ENGINE
MOTOR COMPRESSION,
NHTSA complaint #11404757 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chandler, AZ
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THE BRAKE AND TAIL LIGHTS QUIT AND I CANT FIGURE OUT WHY. I REPLACED THE BULBS.
NHTSA complaint #11394930 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Perryperrym, MI
WHEELS
I'M ON DISABILITY ,HARD OF HEARING, AND BAD SPINE,,,BUT I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK AT FIELDMANS IN LANSING MICH,,THE DEALER OR CARFAX DID NOT MENTION THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED AND BROKE ON DRIVER SIDE REAR LEAFSPINGS,,NOW WHAT DO I DO
NHTSA complaint #11348866 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Perryperrym, MI
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I'M ON DISABILITY ,HARD OF HEARING, AND BAD SPINE,,,BUT I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK AT FIELDMANS IN LANSING MICH,,THE DEALER OR CARFAX DID NOT MENTION THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED AND BROKE ON DRIVER SIDE REAR LEAFSPINGS,,NOW WHAT DO I DO
NHTSA complaint #11348866 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Perryperrym, MI
SUSPENSION
I'M ON DISABILITY ,HARD OF HEARING, AND BAD SPINE,,,BUT I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK AT FIELDMANS IN LANSING MICH,,THE DEALER OR CARFAX DID NOT MENTION THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED AND BROKE ON DRIVER SIDE REAR LEAFSPINGS,,NOW WHAT DO I DO
NHTSA complaint #11348866 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 139,550 milesNorth Tonawanda, NY
STRUCTURE:BODY
FRAME IS ROTTED THROUGH, AND NOW UNABLE TO PASS INSPECTION.
NHTSA complaint #11325937 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Grand Rapids, MICrash
AIR BAGS
QUIET MORNING NO TRAFFIC. I WAS DRIVING EAST ON 28TH STREET IN GRAND RAPIDS, MI. BETWEEN 15-20 MILES I WAS APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT.NO POTHOLES, SMALL DENTS ON THE ROAD WHEN SUDDENLY OUT OF NO WHERE THE AIR BAGS EXPLOITED AND DEPLOYED OUT. THE AIR BAG HIT MY RIGHT HAND AND ALSO BLOCK MY VISIBILITY. THIS INCIDENT CAUSE TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, IT TOOK ME BY SURPRISE.
NHTSA complaint #11317059 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,226 milesWest Chester, PA
SUSPENSION
HAD VEHICLE ON LIFT FOR SAFETY INSPECTION FOUND THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE ROTTED OUT BEHIND THE CAB NEAR THE LEFT LEAF SPRING MOUNT. THE SPRING MOUNT HAS SINCE COLLAPSED INTO THE FRAME MAKING THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE AND A SAFETY HAZARD. NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE MANUFACTURER TO REPAIR. THERE ARE MANY DOCUMENTED INSTANCES OF A PROBLEM WITH THESE FRAMES ROTTING OUT IN THE SAME AREA OR WORSE.
NHTSA complaint #11301206 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,000 milesGloucester, MA
AIR BAGS
AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON MAKING IT UNCLEAR IF OCCUPANTS ARE PROTECTED OR IF AIR BAG WILL JUST GO OFF ON ITS OWN. PROBLEM IS WIRES IN BACK DOOR JAMB BECOME FATIGUED AND BREAK CAUSING FAILURE OF AIR BAGS. VEHICLE IS ALSO CONSIDERED AN INSPECTION FAILURE AS WELL IN MASSACHUSETTS.
NHTSA complaint #11297341 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,000 milesGloucester, MA
STRUCTURE:BODY
AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON MAKING IT UNCLEAR IF OCCUPANTS ARE PROTECTED OR IF AIR BAG WILL JUST GO OFF ON ITS OWN. PROBLEM IS WIRES IN BACK DOOR JAMB BECOME FATIGUED AND BREAK CAUSING FAILURE OF AIR BAGS. VEHICLE IS ALSO CONSIDERED AN INSPECTION FAILURE AS WELL IN MASSACHUSETTS.
NHTSA complaint #11297341 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,000 milesGloucester, MA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON MAKING IT UNCLEAR IF OCCUPANTS ARE PROTECTED OR IF AIR BAG WILL JUST GO OFF ON ITS OWN. PROBLEM IS WIRES IN BACK DOOR JAMB BECOME FATIGUED AND BREAK CAUSING FAILURE OF AIR BAGS. VEHICLE IS ALSO CONSIDERED AN INSPECTION FAILURE AS WELL IN MASSACHUSETTS.
NHTSA complaint #11297341 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,000 milesSiletz, OR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I'VE TRIED TO HAVE A GARAGE REPAIR/FIX MY HEATER/FAN MOTOR THREE TIMES TO NO AVAIL. HEATER WORKS ON HIGH ONLY...AND NOT ON ANY OTHER SPEEDS.
NHTSA complaint #11292472 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,000 milesSiletz, OR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I'VE TRIED TO HAVE A GARAGE REPAIR/FIX MY HEATER/FAN MOTOR THREE TIMES TO NO AVAIL. HEATER WORKS ON HIGH ONLY...AND NOT ON ANY OTHER SPEEDS.
NHTSA complaint #11292472 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 189,877 milesLowell, INCrash1 killed
AIR BAGS
WAS DRIVING MY 2005 CHEVY COLORADO AND VERY TIRED VEERED OFF THE COUNTY ROAD, HIT A UTILITY POLE ON LEFT SIDE FRONT AND TRUCK ROLLED OVER AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED
NHTSA complaint #11289728 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 91,000 milesAmherst, OH
STRUCTURE:BODY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS CORRODED THROUGH AND WAS FRACTURED BETWEEN THE BED AND CAB. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED SPRITZER CHEVROLET AMHERST (200 N LEAVITT RD, AMHERST, OH 44001, (440) 703-6350) AND WAS REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 91,000.
NHTSA complaint #11288192 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.