2008 Chevrolet Colorado problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (11) · Engine (6) · Service Brakes (5)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
71 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 (952)
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 2025-09-09 · 13598 · Other
new vehicle monitoring programs section in ivh
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-07 · PIC5650M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. technician may find diagnostic trouble codes b3055, b3060, b3935, c0750, c0755, c0760, c0765, and/o
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 952 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-11-24 · Structure:frame And Members · 119,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet colorado. the contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for a service appointment, the contact was informed that the sub frame underneath the vehicle was paper thin due to corrosion. the vehicle was not repaired. in addition, the contact was informed that the independent mechanic had four…”
2022-08-17 · Suspension · 141,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet colorado. upon inspection of his vehicle, the contact discovered a hole in his vehicle's subframe. the contact then had an independent mechanic perform a further inspection of the vehicle and two additional holes were discovered in the vehicle's subframe. the contact called the dealer who sold him the vehicle and w…”
2022-05-04 · Structure:frame And Members · 109,221 mi“the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet colorado. the contact stated that her son informed her that the frame was corroded. the dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that she needed to pay out-of-pocket for the diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and transf…”
2020-11-26 · Engine“the electric ingnition system is not working on this and a million trucks in the country please fix this 10 minute waiting time to start…”
2020-06-14 · Wheels“the engine light is on because of tire pressure monitor. the seal around windshield is leaking causing water to pile up in driver side floor. talked to someone else that has same year model truck they have exact same problems as mine.…”
2020-04-28 · Structure:body · 157,935 mi“frame is rusting have holes in frame left hand side behind front wheel can see all the way thru frame support that holds spare tire is completely rusted thru also if this frame brakes at the point behind left front wheel will cause a complete loss of steering emergency brake bracket also mounts here it no longer works this vehicle is only 12 years …”
2019-10-29 · Power Train · 100,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the pass lock system will not let the truck start has left me stranded many times. heater blower motor stopped working on 1, 2, & 3 settings. blower motor resistor and plug were burnt, started a minor fire could have been worse. when i turn the vehicle to the right makes a large vibration and the vehicle shuts down can't get it to turn back on.…”
2019-08-16 · Electrical System · 134,000 mi“the pass lock system will not let the truck start, i have had this same complaint/problem for many years, have had in many shops for same issue, yes each one replaced something/fixed it for a sum of money. it happened again yesterday leaving me stranded once again. if i can get it running it appears my only fix is to sell/trade it and pass this ver…”
2019-07-30 · Unknown Or Other · 101,000 mi · 🔥 fire“i was driving along the road and smoke began to fill my cabin. the smoke was stronger on the passenger side vents. shortly after flames began to appear between my wife's feet through the floorboard. we pulled over immediately and exited the vehicle and shortly thereafter it was completely engulfed in flames. we were in shock because nothing had …”
2019-05-23 · Power Train · 55,000 mi“the vehicle will go from 2 wheel drive to 4 wheel drive without any warning. this has happened 4 different times. i stop and push the button to return to 2 wheel drive and it goes back to 2 wheel. i did not do any input when it changes to 4 wheel spontaneously while moving at 20 to 30 mph and then turning a corner, the wheel stutters, i look at the…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.