2006 Chevrolet Colorado problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (38) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (16) · Engine (16)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
208 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Child Seat 2010-11-18 · campaign 10V575000 · 192,676 vehicles
Defect: GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2011, CHEVROLET COLORADO, GMC CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006, ISUZU I-280/I-350, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008, I-290/I-370, REGULAR CAB VEHICLES AND EXTENDED CAB VEHICLES WITHOUT A REAR SEAT AND EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT 60/40 SPLIT BENCH SEAT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR FOR THE FRONT CENTER SEAT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE AND THE OWNER MANUAL DOE
Risk: BOTH NHTSA AND GM DISCOURAGE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A FRONT SEAT. NEVERTHELESS, THERE ARE INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MAY REQUIRE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A RESTRAINT IN THE FRONT CENTER SEATING POSITION OF THIS VEHICLE THAT DOES NOT OFFER A REAR SEAT. LACK OF ACCESS TO THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR AND A LACK OF INSTRUCTIONS AS TO HOW TO USE IT, MAY RESULT IN IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF A CHILD RESTRAI
Fix: DEALERS WILL CUT A HOLE INTO THE BACK PANEL TRIM COVER TO ALLOW ACCESS TO THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR FOR THE FRONT CENTER SEAT POSITION AND WILL PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AS TO USE IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727 OR VISIT GM'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Service bulletins (736)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-03-28 · 23-NA-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on onstar module 2g sunset information.
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-20 · PIP5358D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. technician will need to
Showing the 6 most recent of 736 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-07-08 · Vehicle Speed Control“ the high mounted stop lights and the cruise control do not work. a recall for this was issued (nhtsa 06v13900 and nhtsa 09v310000) but when i enter my vin it says i'm not included in the recall. also, a dealer said my vehicle was not in the recall. if i have the problem stated in the recall why am i not included? i am the original owner. first not…”
2024-08-15 · Electrical System“rear brake lights flash or sometimes don't come on while pressing the brake pedal. while driving at night dash cluster goes black cant see speedometer, or anything on instrument cluster.…”
2023-03-24 · Unknown Or Other“rear leaf spring mounts and frame rusting through causing a safety hazard. chevrolet doesn't offer a repair part nor does the aftermarket. the internet is ripe with other owners experiencing this or similar issues. the consumer stated there is frame corrosion specifically rear frame shackle mounts and lateral supports. the contact believes that…”
2022-06-24 · Engine · 216,000 mi“the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. the contact stated while driving 65 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle started to shake. the contact was able to drive back to the residence. the contact stated that several independent mechanics diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the cylinder head needed to be replaced. th…”
2021-09-29 · Structure:body · 73,172 mi“the contact called on behalf of a customer looking to purchase a 2006 chevrolet colorado. the contact stated that he is a certified mechanic. while performing a vehicle safety check, the contact noticed that the subframe was completely rusted and needed to be replaced. the contact stated that the vehicle was not repairable. the contact had not cont…”
2021-04-24 · Seats · 56,000 mi“will not start,to hot to start!!!!!…”
2020-12-02 · Engine · 28,500 mi“i try to crank the truck and it won't do anything but i can wait about 15 minutes and try it again and it will crank. this has been going on for about 5 years. vehicle was stationary.…”
2020-10-26 · Engine · 88,000 mi · 🔥 fire“fire in the engine wiring, fuse box,battery store parking lot parked engine off gmc took truck said it wasn't a factory issue no information was given to me said it was confidentual had truck 6 weeks…”
2020-10-13 · Electrical System · 103,000 mi“this car has an inherant problem with it ignition safty module.know as pass lock security. this keep my car from starting. it an issue that 100,000 and more have suffered. it could happen while driving anytime making it lethal to passengers in the car. it is fixable but only at the dealer for hundreds and hundreds of dollars…”
2020-09-21 · Suspension · 154,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and he was informed that the driver's side subframe and brackets were severely corroded. the mechanic informed him that the corrosion was so severe that the vehicle could not be repaired. additionally, the vehicle was unsafe to d…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.