2.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,417 miles

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problem #22

Jun 212023

Colorado

  • miles
The frame on my 2004 Chevy Colorado has rusted/rotted to the point that it snapped, causing the bed to rub against the cab. Mechanic said it is not fixable.

- Dearborn Heights, MI, USA

problem #21

Jun 092023

Colorado

  • miles
Frame rust

- Thompsonville, IL, USA

problem #20

Nov 232022

Colorado

  • miles
Frame of my vehicle is rotting away causing to fail inspection. Just finding out that Toyota did a recall on one of there pick up models replacing their frame due rotting frames that may be a safety factor if it gets into an accident. Does Chevy Colorado have a recall as such? Just had my frame recently welded on a piece of heavy metal to reinforce my frame in order to pass a safety inspection

- Sandown, NH, USA

problem #19

Apr 062022

Colorado

  • miles
Mechanic had the truck on the lift raised up to check the brakes for squeaking and while under the truck the mechanic inspected the frame because he noticed a lot of rust and called me to come look at it and pointed out that the frame has rotted to the point that he should not be driven and could break in half and cause major problems for the safety of the occupants and other drivers on the road. I looked up online if other Colorado owners had the same issue and others have the same problem. I-??m am forced to junk this vehicle even though the rest of the truck is in very good condition

- South Hadley , MA, USA

problem #18

Mar 012021

Colorado

  • 150,000 miles
Frame rusted out like the Toyota did and is no longer safe to drive.

- Thomasville, PA, USA

problem #17

Feb 182021

Colorado

  • miles
I sold this truck last spring with 243,829 on the odometer, it is now for sale with 155,000 on

- Livonia, MI, USA

problem #16

Dec 122019

Colorado

  • 110,000 miles
I own a 2004 Chevy Colorado extended cab. This truck has 110, xxx miles on it. The problem is the frame on the vehicle, it broke in 2 pieces where the cab meets the bed. The frame is completely rusted and ruined. There are a lot of forums online with people with the same issue in the same spot of the frame. It is very unsettling knowing even if I dont drive this truck again another Chevy Colorado on the highway could rip in 2 peices causing an accident due to the faulty frame on these trucks. This is an obvious issue that Chevy will not address. When my frame broke into 2 pieces inward driving down the road. The bed came free on the driver side and smashed in the back corner of my cab. Luckily I was not on the high way because if I was it would have caused an accident. I hope Chevy makes right by this.

- Creve Coeur, IL, USA

problem #15

Apr 022019

Colorado

  • miles
The frame has alot of rust plus the frame is cracked and the back, the engine light is on you can not get a response from the pluging unit. Whe you to check the problem.

- Garfield Hts, OH, USA

problem #14

Apr 292017

Colorado

  • 76,000 miles
The frame is rotting out--I've had to have it repaired--welded--each of the last three years after failing inspection or being told it would. Suspension attachment areas, under and around shackles, cab mounts, long sections of primary frame from front to rear.

- Ballston Lake, NY, USA

problem #13

Apr 102018

Colorado

  • miles
Noticed the frame is rotting out and needs to get fixed before it causes a serious accident and possibly death.it was sitting still when notice

- Hillsboro, OH, USA

problem #12

Oct 172017

Colorado

  • miles
The frame is rotted needs replaced or its gonna get me killed it the only truck I have I still owe $9000 on it please help me thanks

- Prestonsburg, KY, USA

problem #11

Oct 312018

Colorado

  • 0 miles
The frame on the passenger side just under the extended can is cracked, and the frame just behind extended can driver side is completely rotted out to the point the leaf spring mount is collapsing into the frame.

- Aliquippa, PA, USA

problem #10

Jul 082018

Colorado

  • 100,000 miles
Noticed severely rusted frame on 2004 Chevy Colorado just in front of leaf springs both sides of vehicle. Driver side more severe as part has rolled into frame. Pictures attached.

- Agawam, MA, USA

problem #9

Nov 162017

Colorado

  • miles
Rear doors locks continue to lock and unlock while in motion. Safety hazzard to both children personal sitting in rear seats. Child could open door during traveling and fall out. This serious problem may cause the death an individual child or person if the door handle is pulled and the rear door opens while in motion" this is happening all of the time while in motion" it has happened every time the vehicle is in motion. Day or night.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #8

Sep 092017

Colorado

  • 217,000 miles
Vehicles BCM-body control module is defective or the system in its self is defective. Vehicles will not start or may shut off at random from time to time. Scan tools will not be able to recognize the problem as the BCM. So repairs made may make it seem like it fixed the problem but a couple hours/days/weeks later the problem will disguise it self as something else or even come back as the same problem. I myself was told it was the starter and hey it worked, until 3 hours later. Then told the ignition passlock was defective, got it fixed until 1 hour later. Now I have narrowed it down to what controls the whole system, the BCM. Many people have complaints about this same issue all over the web forums, I dont know if any has been reported to NHTSA. So I figured I would start. I have this system effects 2004-2012 models of Chevy Colorado, GMC canyon and Hummer H3.

- Kingman, AZ, USA

problem #7

Apr 072017

Colorado

  • 71,000 miles
We took the truck out for a ride and noticed some noises that were unusual, put the truck on the lift and found that the frame has rotted out. Talked with GM, they requested we take it to GM service to have it checked out, which we did and it has been noted that the truck is unsafe to drive, due to the rotted frame. Placed a call back to GM and all we heard was that we did not purchase the extended warranty and without that there was nothing they could do. This vehicle has 71K for miles and has been well maintained, one owner.

- Fairfield, VT, USA

problem #6

Mar 072017

Colorado

  • 139,000 miles
I have recently realized that my 2004 Chevrolet Colorado with under 140,000 miles has a severely rotted out frame. The body on my truck is in great condtion and has been kept in fantastic condition. The frame has multiple fist sized holes in the frame and I am learning that I am not the first person to be faced with this problem. With that being said repairs for this issue which would include replacing the frame have been quoted between $9,000-$15,000. I truly believe this should be a safety recall to protect the traveling public especially because I am sure there are other Colorado owners out there who are not aware of their problem. Thank you.

- Rochester, MA, USA

problem #5

Sep 082015

Colorado

  • miles
Heater blower mortor stoped working 3 times resistor 2 times and still don't word dealer charge me $280 and want to just change parts hope you can help.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

problem #4

Jul 202015

Colorado

  • 87,000 miles
The main frame formed cracks on both the driver and passenger side of the truck. Causing the bed to hit the cab. The truck could break in half if a bump is hit.

- Hewitt, NJ, USA

problem #3

Feb 282011

Colorado 5-cyl

  • 60,323 miles
Some mornings my 04 Colorado stalls out and bogs down. Push the gas bogs down and goes nowhere. It doesn't matter the temp outside. It does it. Its not an everyday event. Just some mornings, and when the truck has been sitting more than 8 hours. I've changed the fuel filter, put lucas fuel treatment. Every small repair I've done. Dealer said when it acts up they will try and fix it. But of course you cant replicate the problem for them to see. Want to know what can be causing this. I've seen there has been alot of incidents of engine problems. From what I've read. Some of these problems with other peoples Colorado's, are happening too. Is there anything that can be done about this threw Y'all" I have 60,000 miles on my truck I shouldn't be having problems. Any cost free maintenance from GM"

- Iowa Park, TX, USA

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