212 of the
4,906 complaints filed about the Chevrolet Colorado
are about the lighting —
4% of everything owners reported.
The worst model year for it is 2005.
The turn signal system intermittently malfunctions. When using the turn signal, the auto-cancel function sometimes activates the opposite signal, and at times the stalk does not stay engaged when attempting to signal. This creates a safety risk because surrounding drivers may receive the wrong turning/lane-change indication or no indication at all. The issue has occurred intermittently while driving and has been presented to Cox Chevrolet in Bradenton, Florida multiple times. Cox Chevrolet has verified turn-signal over-cancel and performed prior repairs/programming. However, the issue has not been entirely resolved and continues to occur intermittently. No crash or injury has occurred, but the condition creates a risk of collision during turns, merges, and lane changes
NHTSA complaint #11741857 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while attempting to activate the right turn signal, the left turn signal was displayed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with an overcorrection and overcancellation of the signals. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the failure was confirmed, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000. The VIN was not available.
NHTSA complaint #11728713 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Front passenger headlight assembly is defective with less than 200 miles on vehicle. The defect is allowing excessive condensation in assembly and fogging up headlight brightness and assuming will eventually cause bulbs to prematurely burn out. This in my opinion is a safety concern and issue . Also seems like there is a shortage of the defective headlight assembly.
NHTSA complaint #11726540 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Right turn signal auto cancel activates the left lane change signal resulting in oncoming traffic assuming a left turn to be performed but this vehicle continues straight resulting in a collision hazard. This has been happening since the purchase of the vehicle 2.5 years ago but dealer is unwilling to fix.
NHTSA complaint #11710728 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
problem since day 1. Instrument cluster goes dark frequently. no speedometer or gauges are illuminated. may stay dark for long periods of time and other times it is shorter periods. sometimes smacking it will bring it back up. sometimes not. cluster changed 2 times by dealer. problem continues. code read problem with harness connector showed up once but they cleared it and it hasn't come back. panel went dark 12 times the other day in 30 miles. dealer is now ignoring it! 80 year old man driving at night with no instrumentation is a serious hazard and POTENTIAL lawsuit!!
NHTSA complaint #11710795 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The headlights flicker/pulse creating visibility issues at night. This occurs when the heated seats are activated. This is a safety concern for myself, passengers, other drivers, and pedestrians. Flickering lights can cause an accident due to poor visibility and the creating of false shadows. This would also hinder the ability to see pedestrians. The problem was reproduced at the local Chevrolet dealer, they said they would contact Chevrolet, at my insisting. Initially they told me I should replace the stock halogen light bulbs with aftermarket LED bulbs at my cost. They said it is extremely unlikely that GM will do anything to rectify the issue because from the design standpoint of the vehicle everything is operating within its standards on paper. The manufacturer has initiated a case. There are no warning lights of any kind. This is a 2025 with 2,300 miles.
NHTSA complaint #11707731 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
While driving my 2024 Chevrolet Colorado, both the infotainment system and the instrument cluster reboot unexpectedly. During these reboots, the speedometer, fuel gauge, and warning lights are unavailable for at least 30 seconds. This has occurred multiple times at highway speeds, creating a serious safety concern because I cannot see my speed or critical vehicle information while the system resets. Restarting the vehicle sometimes restores functionality, but the issue recurs intermittently. I have checked with my dealer, and no permanent fix or recall has been issued by GM at this time. This defect poses a risk to driver and passenger safety and should be investigated promptly.
NHTSA complaint #11700138 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The right turn signal will click for a left turn after completing its right turn without physically pressing the turn signal. Has happened since buying vehicle, continues to happen now. Turn signal was replaced by dealership, problem not resolved. Have reconfirmed problem with dealership service manager as well as video evidence of issue. Issue happens at all speeds, idle to freeway speeds.
NHTSA complaint #11680538 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The high mounted stop lights and the cruise control do not work. A recall for this was issued (NHTSA 06V13900 and NHTSA 09V310000) but when I enter my VIN it says I'm not included in the recall. Also, a dealer said my vehicle was not in the recall. If I have the problem stated in the recall why am I not included? I am the original owner. First noticed problem about six months ago. Did not know about the recall until yesterday.
NHTSA complaint #11671995 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
After completing a right turn with a right turn signal, the vehicle will sometimes signal a left turn for 3 blinks. I can feel and hear a clicking from the turn signal switch when initiating the signal to turn right. GM issued TSB 24-NA-235 which was performed on my 2024 Colorado but it did not resolve the problem.
NHTSA complaint #11671229 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
With right turn signal engaged and immediately after making every right turn, the vehicle's left turn signal flashes for a number of seconds for no reason. Dealers cannot fix this issue and have advised filing NHTSA complaint.
NHTSA complaint #11637532 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The turn signals to not function correctly and give inaccurate signals to other drivers. Most (perhaps all) times, when signaling a right turn, after the right turn signal deactivates, the switch "overcorrects" and signals a left lane change (three blinks to the left). This no doubt leads to confusion to other drivers and could cause a accident. Turn signal must work flawlessly! This problem has been broadly reported on the Chevy Colorado internet forum.
NHTSA complaint #11634189 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
After completing a right turn with a right turn signal, the vehicle will sometimes signal a left turn for 3 blinks. I believe this is because the turn signal stalk 'bounces' down to the left turn signal area when returning back to normal position from a right turn. This is a safety issue because the vehicle is signaling a left turn when no turn is intended. This could cause confusion to other drivers on the road.
NHTSA complaint #11629464 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rear back up camera at night is extremely bright and blinding to driver. Makes it useless at night and dangerous. There's no way to lower brightness setting for night time back up moves. I've seen many complaints on this. We owners shouldn't have to pay to have this fix.
NHTSA complaint #11628121 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
#1 Adaptive cruise control suddenly brakes when there are no vehicles ahead. #2 After completing right turn with right turn signal flashing the left turn signal is activated and flashes three times.
NHTSA complaint #11628080 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
When trailer is plugged in Left Turn Signal cannot be found by Trailer Light Test via onboard diagnostics. Left turn signal function correctly when trailer is not connect. When trailer is connected left turn signal flashes rapidly.
NHTSA complaint #11625912 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.