10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
93,116 miles

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problem #40

Sep 302022

Colorado

  • miles
There is a recall for my year of Colorado but not my vin. The recall is for 04-09 Colorado trucks for a defective brake light switch. Defective switch=no brake lights. My 2007 Colorado brake light switch is defective, therefore I have no brake lights. The switch has been tested and found to be defective, but a search of my vin shows no recalls. It's obvious that my vehicle and likely many more vehicles are effected than what are covered under this recall.

- Madrid, IA, USA

problem #39

Dec 242019

Colorado

  • 101,918 miles
My 2007 Chevrolet Colorado ls 4 cylinder 2.9 litre has always randomly won't start. I researched this and every year of the Colorado has had this issue of randomly not starting, countless dollars have been spent trying to figure it out, Chevrolet will not say it is an issue and it is a huge issue for almost every single year. Passlock issue? just costed me $266 at the chev garage and my truck still is struggling to start, been told starter and battery are fine. Alternator voltage regulator are fine. Lemon please recall for this issue it's so unfair to us consumers to waste money trying to figure out a faulty design in a vehicle. Go on you tube, countless people share the same issue. Could get me fired from my job for my truck not starting constantly. It will start countless times then not start usually when you need it the most. Estero bay Chevrolet has my records.

- Naples, FL, USA

problem #38

Nov 192018

Colorado

  • 78,000 miles
Engine will not start turns over let sit for 10 minutes to 2 hours will start had checked on computer several times nothing shows up was told it was crank sensor replaced with no change now im told it is security sensor truck has done this since it was new randomly now has 78K miles getting sick of being stranded and late to work GM should have a recall on this

- New Market, TN, USA

problem #37

Oct 012018

Colorado

  • 90,000 miles
Passlock security system malfunctions and randomly does not let you start your vehicle for ten minutes leaving you stranded. Sometimes it will do it continually. Have had to wait as long as 80 minutes to start.

- Fairmont, WV, USA

problem #36

Jul 282007

Colorado

  • 1,281,520 miles
"takata recall" the check engine light comes on then the security light comes on then it goes czasy.all the light start flasing but it want start.had it towed to Firestone they said battery and cable need changing ;did that then they said the truck sat in bay and started up by itself. The paaslock will not let me drive this truck

- Decatur, GA, USA

problem #35

Jun 012017

Colorado

  • 77,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that it took several attempts to start the vehicle. The failure occurred numerous times without warning. The vehicle was taken to young Chevrolet (9301 E R L thornton fwy, dallas, tx 75228, (469) 294-3000), but was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

- Mesquite, TX, USA

problem #34

Jul 222017

Colorado

  • 181,270 miles
The passlock anti-theft device keeps my vehicle from starting thinking it's being stolen.. disabling the fuel pump.. this is a safety issue and has also made me late for work several times and stranded. It started occurring this year July 22, 2017 with no prior incidents. It's occurring on a regular interval and it's getting to the point that I cant rely on my vehicle to start as normal. Please let there be a recall on getting the manufacturer General Motors to fix this on my Colorado as it's the only fault on this vehicle. The faulty passlock systems should be a recalled item since it will disable the fuel pump and having to wait 10 minutes for the the system to reset at unknown or unsafe places. I am a single mother with two kids and I rely on my vehicle to commute to and from school and work. Luckily the incidents have occurred at work, at home, at walmart parking lot.. but who knows when the system decided as it gets worst. My seventeen year old son has taken the vehicle out and I'm always worried about this safety due to this faulty passlock anti-theft device. The vehicle has 181,450 miles, no check engine lights show on dash.. other than this issue.. it's the only reason the vehicle is mostly parked in my driveway.. only myself will take the drive it for short distances. I wish and hope to have the manufacturer render a needed recall on this passlock anti-theft device system....updated 10/04/17

- Little River, SC, USA

problem #33

Jun 122017

Colorado

  • 51,000 miles
On May 6, 2017, our 2007 Chevrolet Colorado was driven approximately 400 miles with several stops and turned off with no problems. Once we arrived at destination, said vehicle was parked in driveway of relative's home. Lapse time of about an hour, then the truck would not start. Nothing electrical worked. After leaving the truck overnight, the next morning the truck started up and ran as if nothing ever happened. We returned the 400 miles home without incident. A month later, (6/12/17) the truck was driven about 5 miles, parked, turned off at a grocery store. Approximately 30 minutes of shopping, returned to truck and it would not start. Had to leave it there and hopefully it will start in the morning. I am deeply concerned about complaints I have encountered on several websites about these vehicles. It appears that this in not an uncommon problem with the Chevrolet Colorado. It also appears as if no problem has been acknowledged by Chevrolet nor a recall has been issued. After much research I can find no definitive solution to the problem. Surely Chevrolet could at least give us a fix for this problem as it has caused all kinds of inconvenient situations and life threatening incidents when the truck decides to quit running at interstate speeds.

- Wise, VA, USA

problem #32

Apr 102013

Colorado

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the clasp for the front passenger seat belt fractured. In addition, the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed but the repairs were unknown. The contact stated that the remedy did not resolve the failure. The contact also stated that the heating and cooling fan were fractured the fan was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #31

Jul 052015

Colorado

  • 53,250 miles
Truck continues to fail when trying to start, you have to wait 10-15 minutes before trying start the vehicle. Vehicle will start after wait sometimes. The passlock will continue to blink until 10-15 minutes have gone by. This is happening after every other start and has caused me to be late work and now I have to leave 30 minutes or 45 minutes earlier. This also will be a problem if you have an emergency. Took vehicle vehicle to dealer now I need a new ignition switch. The check engine light stays on and now I need a new evap vent solenoid. I 'm part of a first responder team and I need my to start every time besides normal wear and tear.

- Hinesville, GA, USA

problem #30

Jan 022016

Colorado

  • 28,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Colorado. While driving at an unknown speed, an electrical burning odor was present inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was discovered that excessive voltage was present in the blower motor fan and drawing too much current, which caused the electrical wires to overheat, burn, and melt. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 28,000.

- Smithfield, PA, USA

problem #29

Oct 122010

Colorado

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the engine failed. The contact mentioned that after ten minutes of waiting to restart the vehicle, the passlock anti theft system warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred sporadically. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

- Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA

problem #28

Oct 012015

Colorado

  • 84,228 miles
Truck was stationary, tried to start, turned over but didn't start. Waited 10-15 minutes and started ok. This happens once a week and has something to do with 'passlock'. once I was on way to hospital, delayed again. Dealer has multiple guesses but no fixes.

- Schwenksville, PA, USA

problem #27

Sep 252015

Colorado

  • miles
Starting in 2014, the vehicle had widely spaced and random issues of not starting, but would start fine after an undetermined amount of time. At the time, I did not know that it was related to the pass lock system which will not allow a restart for a period of approximately 10 minutes. In the past month, I have had this problem approximately 12 or more times and finally found out that it was caused by the pass lock system. This condition is very dangerous because if the truck is shut off to save fuel in a traffic jam, or at a traffic accident, etc, it may not restart when the road then becomes open, leaving you stranded in a traffic lane. Because the problem is totally intermittent, you can't troubleshoot it because by the time you try to find out what is wrong, there is nothing wrong and it will restart fine. The problem can be in the ignition module (icm), the body control module (BCM) or a connector or wiring at any point in between as well as some other remote possibilities. This problem has caused me to late almost every time it has happened. The only solution offered by the dealership is replacing parts piecemeal starting at the cheapest and working up which can lead to expenses over $1000 and will still not guarantee the problem is fixed.

- Friendsville,, MD, USA

problem #26

Mar 162015

Colorado

  • 58,000 miles
This is a safety issue as the vehicle (many 2007 Colorado's at least from review of the NHTSA complaint page & discussion with other users) fails to start, sometimes once, sometimes twice, and I have had 4 occasions in a row where the truck failed to start. It appears the anti-theft system engages for no apparent reason resulting in a 10-15 minute "time out" before you can again attempt to start the vehicle. Obvious as the anti-theft icon is flashing when you attempt to restart the vehicle. This at first was simply an inconvenience, but now it is not only frustrating, it is dangerous should you have to need this vehicle in a emergency (evacuation from your home or a medical emergency). This had first started to be once every few weeks, and now that I'm at 61,500 miles, it has been more frequent (once it happened 4 times in a row) almost 3-4 times per week. You can't be expected to change your schedule to go to work or just use the vehicle to carry on your life 30-40 minutes earlier than you already do just in case the vehicle fails to start; or be able to use this vehicle with any reliability in an emergency. Spoke with a local Chevy dealer repair shop on the phone months ago and they basically said they were not aware of this type of issue and most likely couldn't resolve it as it is an intermittent problem.

- Tracyton, WA, USA

problem #25

May 122015

Colorado

  • 90,400 miles
Air conditioning fan motor stopped working on positions 1,2 and 3 and works only on 4. new blower motor resistor required.

- Daytona Beach, FL, USA

problem #24

Dec 102014

Colorado 5-cyl

  • 60,000 miles
It was fix by GM for $385 ignition switch

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #23

Jan 302015

Colorado

  • 58,500 miles
Vehicle failed to start after being driven, this happened twice previously, once at approximately 59K and again at approximately 60K miles. It appears this is the same problem other 2007 Colorado owners have identified. Vehicle cranks, but does not fire as there appears to be no fuel flow. Again after waiting 10-15 minutes it will start. This is not a safe situation for any vehicle owner, if there should be an emergency that the owner needs to get away from, waiting to get your vehicle started is not an acceptable activity for anybody. I am a safety officer with a state dot Agency and must be able to respond after hours for emergency events, should my vehicle not start, waiting is not an acceptable answer for my delay.

- Tracyton, WA, USA

problem #22

Sep 302008

Colorado

  • 29,000 miles
Anti-theft locks up engine sometimes twice a day. Must wait 15 minutes for anti-theft to timeout for vehicle to start. I've had numerous visits to mechanics, locksmiths, truck towed. GM dealer tells me they have never heard of this problem. I see this is a very common problem among other 2007 Chevy Colorado owners. I have emailed GM with a complaint and they never responded. Very frustrated! I have been a loyal Chevy owner my whole life. I will never buy another Chevy again. Unfortunately I'm not wealthy and can't just replace this disaster of a vehicle. Let's hope I'm never in an emergency situation where my vehicle not starting causes detrimental results. Shame shame shame on you Chevy for your utter lack of responsibility to fix a known problem.

- Kuna, ID, USA

problem #21

Oct 032011

Colorado

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the pass lock anti theft system malfunctioned and the vehicle could not be started. The ignition key was replaced but the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

- Walhonding, OH, USA

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