2008 Chevrolet Colorado problems
Owners have filed 130 complaints about the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 24.6% of them — the clear leader, ahead of air bags at 10.8%.
Complaints130
Crashes7
Fires16
Injuries4
Deaths3
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 24.6% · 32
Air bags 10.8% · 14
Engine 6.2% · 8
Service brakes, hydraulic 6.2% · 8
Service brakes 5.4% · 7
Power train 5.4% · 7
Exterior lighting 5.4% · 7
Seat belts 4.6% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 7 describe a crash, 16 describe a fire, 4 report an injury and 3 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 14 model years of the Chevrolet Colorado in this data, 2008 draws comparatively few complaints; 2016 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 8 in the last three years against 24 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 53,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The pass lock system will not let the truck start, I have had this same complaint/problem for many years, have had in many shops for same issue, yes each one replaced something/fixed it for a sum of money. It happened again yesterday leaving me stranded once again. If I can get it running it appears my only fix is to sell/trade it and pass this very problematic truck on to other.Any help would be greatly appreciated. Electrical system · reported at 134,000 miles
83000 Miles on vehicle. Air conditioning system on. Smoke and pungent odor started emanating from passenger side with air blower motor on, followed by blower motor stop working. Investigation showed connector on blower motor was melted resulting in a bad connection to the motor. Replaced the harness and after 2000 miles, again blower motor connector melted. Electrical system · reported at 83,000 miles
I had the stop lamps fail on my 2008 Chevrolet Colorado, there was a recall issued for these trucks from 04-09 but my truck was not included, I called gm and got no where with them as far as taking care of this common problem. There are obviously other Chevrolet Colorado trucks having the stop lamp problem that may not have been recalled and should be. Electrical system · reported at 84,572 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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