2006 Chevrolet Colorado problems
Owners have filed 323 complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 21.7% of them — the clear leader, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 9.9%.
Complaints323
Crashes6
Fires6
Injuries4
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 21.7% · 70
Engine and engine cooling 9.9% · 32
Exterior lighting 9.9% · 32
Service brakes, hydraulic 7.7% · 25
Engine 5.9% · 19
Air bags 5.3% · 17
Structure 4.6% · 15
Power train 4.6% · 15
Severity
Of those complaints, 6 describe a crash, 6 describe a fire, 4 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 14 model years of the Chevrolet Colorado in this data, 2006 sits 5th by complaint volume. 2016 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 6 in the last three years against 13 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 56,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Truck will just shut off and not crank. Passlock module will not let it crank. Around every 100 cranks it will shut engine off and not let it crank. I have done research and numerous people have had this problem with these truck and Chevrolet company will not do anything about this. This is dangerous it has even shut off while driving vehicle. Can you please make them fix this on these trucks. Electrical system · reported at 112,000 miles
2006 Chevy Colorado will not start with proper key. When attempting to start vehicle, ignition switch malfunctions and will make anti theft system think vehicle is being stolen. Proper key is being used and spare key has been used to verify problem. Have researched internet and lot of the chevy Colorado's are having the same problem new or not. Gm wants $400 to fix a clearly faulty part. Electrical system · reported at 50,000 miles
The a/c heating fan blower does not work on speeds 1,2, or 3, only on speed 4. After doing some research, I found it is related to the fan resistor burning up. I inspected my truck and found the same problem. The plastic is burnt and has started to melt. This can cause a fire in the cab and be vary dangerous. There are numerous complaints here, so I feel this should be investigated. Electrical system
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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