2009 Chevrolet Colorado problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (22) · Fuel/Propulsion System (9) · Engine (8)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
55 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 (1,043)
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 1,043 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-11-07 · Structure:frame And Members · 88,000 mi“the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet colorado. the contact stated while the vehicle was being serviced, the mechanic became aware that the entire subframe was extremely rusted and notified the contact. additionally, the leaf spring on the driver’s side was also extremely rusted. the subframe was not replaced, and the vehicle was not repaired. the manu…”
2023-10-19 · Suspension“frame has rusted to the point it is dangerous to drive looking at available date this is a problem on most model colorado and canyon mine is so bad i will not drive it and it looks like most of them are the same. i do not know satitics but i am sure there have been many injury’s or death. these results are all related to road salt. …”
2023-07-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 🔥 fire“vehicle caught fire and lost everything …”
2023-06-13 · Air Bags · 114,000 mi“the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet colorado. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 114,000. …”
2022-09-01 · Structure:interior Panels:sun Visor · 33,000 mi“the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet colorado. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the sun visor fell down obstructing the driver’s view. additionally, the contact stated that the frame was not properly aligned which caused loud wind noise to enter the cabin which interfered with hearing sirens or horns honking. the contact had not tak…”
2021-06-10 · Suspension · 46,000 mi“the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet colorado. the contact had taken his vehicle for state inspection and was informed by an inspector that there was significant corrosion on the main undercarriage suspension. the contact was informed by the inspector that due to the severity of the corrosion, the vehicle could no longer be driven. the vehicle failed …”
2021-01-22 · Electrical System · 135,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet colorado. the contact stated that while driving approximately 80 mph, the anti-theft security light illuminated and vehicle decelerated and loss motive power. the vehicle coasted to the side of the road and stopped. after 20 minutes the anti-theft feature was reset and the vehicle was restarted. the cause of th…”
2020-08-28 · Electrical System · 30,000 mi“has some kind of securty malfunction that wont let me start truck fo 9 minutes…”
2019-12-10 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 53,000 mi“truck intermittently loses power when pressing gas peddle causing bucking, stalling then will suddenly runs fine again causing rapid acceleration creating extremely dangerous and hazardous driving. appears to be the fuel system control module because it occurs in damp, rain weather. according to the dealer the fuel system control module was replace…”
2019-12-10 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 45,000 mi“fuel pump line corrosion on fuel pump module failed causing major fuel leakage and extreme fire hazard due to fuel leakage in addition to permeating inside of vehicle with toxic gas fumes.gm refused any recall.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.