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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 6
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 2 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 62,908 miles
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The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the ignition module failed, causing the vehicle to stall sporadically and without warning on multiple occasions over a period of years. The contact stated that he had to put the vehicle in neutral and then restart the vehicle constantly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer multiple times who was not able to neither replicate nor diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60000. Updated 06/05/14 the consumer stated a mechanic stated the battery was the cause of the failure. The battery was replaced but, the failure continued. Updated 06/09/2014
- Amory, MS, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle would intermittently stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis, who advised that the ignition switch would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacture was alerted of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.
- York, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle which resumed normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 12,300 and the current mileage was 112,000. Remailed 06/23/14. Updated 07/15/14 MA updated 07/17/2014
- Salem, NY, USA
2005 Chevrolet Colorado 102,000 miles. Vehicle flashes "reduced power" on information display then shuts down engine. Luckily I was able to coast in to a parking lot out of traffic. Engine refuses to start for a couple of minutes then fires up. Has done this a number of times since. Engine code given is P0601 "check sum error", ie computer glitch. This is an unsafe condition, instead of reducing the engine so that one might get out of thraffic, the fact that it kills the engine is a major safeyt risk. Poor programming to say the least.
- Crossville, TN, USA
The conduit or wire cover from the cab of the truck to the extended cabs rear driver side door cuts wires in half after repeated door use. This prevents speaker from working and makes an airbag problem light display on the vehicle control panel.
- Silver Creek, GA, USA
The ABS light comes on and brakes go to the floor with minimum to no stopping power. When this happens the brakes wine. After this happens brakes return to normal but the ABS light comes on and stays on until the vehicle is cycled on/off. Once the computer sees that there is no issues with the ABS, the light goes off. This leaves you to believe that there was a "bug" in the electronics. Then without warning or a duration of time the problem comes back. And then this process starts all over again. Whats happens when I need the brakes to prevent a accident? after researching online this is a very common issue with this vehicle.
- Valdosta, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the extended cab driver side rear door wiring harness that included the radio speaker, seat belt, and air bag wires was broken. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 79,300 and the current mileage was 79,400.
- Drums , PA, USA
Fire fire fire an air conditioning resistor pack overheats and catches fire in the air conditioning plenum. This is the fan speed control resistor. I found mine to be melted down and the socket that it plugs into was also severely damaged. The only recommendation that the dealership offered was that I pay them to replace those components. I purchased those components and installed them myself. The same thing happened again. I determined that the ground used for several components in the cabin was insufficient and poorly connected. I replaced the factory installed ground with a heavier gauge wire and attached it to the tubular framing behind the stereo. This was a sufficient fix and I believe it is in GM's best interest to remedy this issue before a GM vehicle catches on fire in a carport or with children on board.
- Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. While parked, the contact started that the vehicle and noticed the starter kept running once the vehicle had started. The contact shut the vehicle off and after restarting it did not experience the failure. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact replaced the starter. The failure continued after the replacement of the starter. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000.
- Sacramento, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact was driving 35 mph when the vehicle stalled. The anti-theft warning light illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice. The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 89,000.
- Defiance, OH, USA
My 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will activate the ABS system during braking on warm dry pavement and the vehicle will not stop. During these events the ABS failure warning light was not illuminated. The brakes have failed at 4 mph and at 25 mph. Other times, the ABS failure warning light is illuminated and the brakes work fine. No consistency and will not repeat for mechanic.
- Cincinnati, OH, USA
On Saturday morning my truck would not start. I went to jump it, and with no keys in the ignition and not jumped yet the windshield wipers and interior light went on. This went on for over an hour. I replaced basically a new battery. The radio did not work and dash lights did not either. On Tuesday, April 17 after I picked up my son from school, the car started to make a loud scrunch noise and started to stall off and on. When I pulled into my drive way and shut off the engine I smelled something burning. I went to open the door and it would not open. I tried to open the windows and they would not go down. It was smelling really bad like something was on fire. About 25 seconds later, with no key in the ignition the interior lights went on. I put the key in the ignition but did not start it and tried the windows again and my drivers side went down and I got my son out through the window. It had to be towed to the dealership. They said it was my alternator which is getting fixed. Reading all the complaints I agree, why has this not been recalled. It's around 50K miles and the electrical goes. Luckily me and my son got out.
- Paoli, PA, USA
Blower motor fan speeds work intermittently. Fault was found in blower motor wiring harness where harness runs adjacent to glove box. Jostle the harness manually below the glove box and the blower motor speeds will go from off to only a few speeds to normal. This could definitely be a fire hazard.
- Nineveh, IN, USA
The A/C blower control switch doesn't work in positions 2 or 3, but functions properly in positions 1 and 4.
- Oregonia, OH, USA
The HVAC fan motor resistor & connector melted around one of the prong connections and wire. The resistor and wire harness are located just under and behind the glovebox on the passenger side. The result of the burning of these parts is that the blower speeds of 1-3 do not work but 4 still functions normally. This problem is more than an annoyance of the fan setting because the cause is melting wires and burning connections near the passenger's feet. Hopefully this connection can be recalled and redesigned before something serious happens. This appears to be a very common issue as evidence from this blog. coloradofans.com/forums/67-technical-questions-tips-how/112853-HVAC-fan-motor-resistor-connector-replacement-mmp.html.
- Centennial, CO, USA
The wiring harness and the resistor pack for the HVAC burns and is melted and could possibly cause a fire. This is not just an electrical HVAC problem. It is a grounding problem, and causes all kinds of problems. The hazard lights, blinkers, and stop lights all stopped working on my truck. Most of the dash would go out intermitly. The aux plugs stopped working. I had replaced the battery, wiring harness and resistor pack twice. General Motors knows about this problem. It also affects the GMC canyon, and the Isuzu I-280 pick-up trucks. There should be a recall to correct this problem before someone is killed. No brake lights, no turn signals, fire/smoke in the cab, etc.
- Columbia, SC, USA
2005 Chevy Colorado wiring harness on fan control burnt up at motor plug. Wires in harness started smoking and melted plastic. Harness and resistor had to be replaced.
- Las Vegas, NV, USA
Faulty wiring harness that burns under the dashboard/glovebox on the passenger side (feet area). The harness controls the blower motor fan speeds 1,2,3 setting and has a resistor. The wiring harness/loop begins to melt and subsequently burn. My passenger brought it to my attention after it singed his shin; I unplugged the wiring loop prior to catching on fire. There are many online complaints at Chevy Colorado forums I.e. edmunds etc. Thank you.
- Phoenix, AZ, USA
The relay for the brake lights under the dash has failed 4 times on my Chevy Colorado. The last two failures occurred after the part was replaced with the supposedly redesigned part from the recall. When this happens the brake lights fail to operate and no indication is given to the driver.
- Cranberry Township, PA, USA
- Chester , NY, USA