I currently own a 2004 Chevrolet Colorado miles are 107,650. My truck is in very good to excellent shape, I take pride in my vehicles. The issue I have is my frame is rotten and cracked at the leaf spring hangers, much to my surprise when I jacked my truck up to change over tires and the rear axle stayed on the ground. Im very grateful we caught this before the right side broke away like the left side did. I do live in Maine and they use products on the roads for ice, but my fuel and brake lines are in very good serviceable condition, as is most everything under the truck including the bed. I have been looking for guidance and stumbled onto some "forums" that state first gen Colorado this is common. I am not a forum member, nor do I believe in "internet shaming" I am loyal GM customer, but I it is very disappointing that I have a relatively low mileage truck with a great drive train, and no exterior rust that is completely unsafe and unusable.it sounds like a similar issue that Toyota had ive had and do currently have older GM vehicles with more miles and the frames are in excellent shape. Is GM/Chevrolet doing anything to help consumers?

- Knox, ME, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, the contact was informed that the subframe of the vehicle was fractured on both sides of the rear axles. The vehicle was taken to mc clinton Chevrolet (1325 7th St, parkersburg, wv 26101, (304) 422-6501) where it was confirmed that the subframe was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 183,000.

- Williamstown, WV, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. While the gear shifter was placed in reverse, the shift linkage failed and the shift cable snapped. The vehicle was taken to West Chevrolet at (865) 970-9378 (3450 alcoa hwy, alcoa, tn 37701) where the shift cable was replaced. Upon further inspection, the dealer noticed that the frame was rusted and corroded. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 115,440.

- Greenback, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. While driving various speeds, the frame of the vehicle fractured. The contact heard a loud popping noise on more than one occasion, which indicated that the frame had come apart. Mid-state Chevrolet Buick of sutton West Virginia (1947 sutton lane, 26601) was made aware of the failure and stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 167,000.

- Frametown, WV, USA

In 2016, I purchased a used 2004 Chevy Colorado. This year (2017) my daughter noticed excessive rust on the underside of the vehicle. Upon the next oil change, we were told that the frame was completely rotted and cracked in several places. We were then referred to a welding company, who said that it could be repaired for $4,000. We got a second opinion, who said that this repair was not worth it. We were then referred to a place that would completely replace the frame, but are waiting on a price.

- East Hadddam, CT, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. While having the tires changed, the mechanic stated that the frame was rusted out. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 11/02/17 consumer stated car cannot be driven updated 7/19/18

- Carrollton, KY, USA

The frame is completely rusted separating the box from the cab. Could have caused the vehicle to be driven into oncoming traffic if the last 1/2" of the frame let go on the right hand side. Was having new tires installed when mechanic found the problem.

- Clemons, NY, USA

I have a 2004 Chevy Colorado with 132,000 miles on it. I was driving my truck doing about 25 mph when I couldn't drive it anymore. Upon inspection the truck had a hole in the frame. I had to have the truck towed by to my home. This truck shouldn't have this problem yet. I hear this is a problem with several Colorado owners.

- Broadview Heights, OH, USA

During a visit to the mechanic for a routine brake job on May 17, 2017, the mechanic refused to work on my 2004 Chevrolet Colorado due to safety issues involving the rust on the frame. I was turned away and given a receipt with the following in the "notes" section: "-vehicle is completely unsafe to drive - frame is rusted throughout truck, and where the driver side leaf spring is welded to the frame, it has fractured off. Any small bump / accident / shutter could break what is left off, and the rear axle will come detached from the vehicle at the point - customer has been informed." This truck has spent only 12 years on the East coast of the us and the mechanic blamed the road salt for the rust. The body and interior of this truck are very clean and I have always taken great care of it. This frame rust is not my fault and have seen many more complaints and similar examples of this same year / make and model of this vehicle's frame rusting problem doing a simple google search.

- Aurora, CO, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle shook excessively without warning. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and noticed that the entire frame was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,000.

- Mayfield Heights, OH, USA

I have a 2004 Colorado, with a very clean body, but my frame is totally rusted with holes near the rear leaf spring mounts. Chevrolet should be responsible for this!! I have read many complaints about these truck frames rotting!!

- Cleveland Heights, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. While the vehicle was at a local dealer for routine service, the technician diagnosed that the subframe corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 155,000. Updated 10/18/16

- Wayland, MA, USA

The frame of the vehicle has cracked on both sides of the vehicle at the joint between the cab and the bed. I noticed this break after going under the vehicle to change a parking break cable. The truck did not undergo any off-road terrain nor serious bumps since being purchased. (used only on highway and typically paved roads) the truck has minimum rust on the body and has been well maintained since being purchased new in 2004.

- Epping, NH, USA

I went to install brakes when the mechanic noticed the jounce bumber missing, but when he looked closer he noticed it was rotted. The jounce buper bracket is part of the frame and it completely rotted out. I called GM and they inspected it and they said there is nothing they could do. I said Toyota replaced all the chasis rotting out in the state of Massachusetts, this would be the same the salt brine is rooting out frames and this vehicle is no longer safe. They will not even buy it back. I need your help.

- Lawrence, MA, USA

Chevy Colorado trucks risk of fire! this truck is on its 3rd A/C & heat fan speed control resister and corresponding connecting plug. The first two were covered under the factory warranty, this last one was not. Each resister and plug in connector has been on the verge of catching on fire. At times you can smell smoke in the truck. If the fan speed control is on 1,2, or 3. off & 4/high work ok. Each plug has melted and is a charred black and the contacts are no longer supported by the plug. The intense heat has charred the resistors corresponding connection socket. I have photos of the resister and plug for your inspection. Upon request. And the old units for you. If you do a web search for Chevy fan or blower speed control stops working you will find this is a common problem. This connection needs to be redesigned before it burns down someone?S house because they parked their car in the garage. Updated 10/20/2017

- Lees Summit, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that water continuously leaked onto the front driver side floor. The dealer stated that there was a leak behind the firewall of the brake pedal. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000...updated 09/30/14

- Millheim, PA, USA

Found large amount of water on the passenger side of the cabin (front and back) of 2004 Colorado after a heavy rain. Windows and doors were closed. Carpet is soaking wet and is beginning to smell like mildew. Seats and sides of cabin area were not wet.

- Leonardtown, MD, USA

I have water leaking into the cab onto my drivers side floorboard right next to the kick panel. I have tried to fix it using tsb bulletin no: 04-08-57-004A from August 2006. The problem has not been resolved and the problem is still the same.

- Durham, NC, USA

Water leaking into cab of 2004 Chevrolet Colorado, per dealer this would not be covered, talked to local GMC dealer they stated this was a problem with this same model but (GMC) and have fixed numberes pickups. They fixed the pickup and charged me $780 for this repair

- Redding, CA, USA