Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| 3342 | 10017257 | Cruise control and/or sunvisor vanity light inoperative fuse open. *tt | 10/31/2005 | ||
| 3529 | 01/01/1900 | 10017250 | Unwanted hazard lights on , ipc inoperative., door locks inoperative. no start, battery dead. *tt | 10/28/2005 | |
| 3338 | 10017183 | Multiple electrical concerns instrument panel cluster indicators illuminate possible no start. *sc | 10/26/2005 | ||
| 3048 | 3048A | 10013506 | Dome light stays on or the door ajar message is illuminated. *tt | 04/20/2005 | |
| 040849013 | 04/01/2004 | 10012622 | Battery message displayed in drivers information center. *eh | 03/08/2005 | |
| 3174 | 01/01/2004 | 10010256 | Passenger heated seat and/or lumbar inoperative fuse 18 open. *tt | 11/08/2004 | |
| 3162 | 01/01/2004 | 10010047 | Additional diagnostics for abs dtc's. *tc | 11/03/2004 | |
| 3008 | 01/01/2004 | 10008788 | Various driveability, air conditioner, instrument panel cluster, engine control, transmission, evap concerns. *tt | 08/23/2004 | |
| 01802A | 01/01/2004 | 10007965 | App sensor 2 and/or tp sensor 2 signal circuit voltages drop. *tt | 07/19/2004 | |
| 01772A | 01/01/2004 | 10007969 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0351 - p0358 mislabeled dtcs. dtc displayed on tech 2 may not reflect actual ic circuit or coil/module or where problem is detected. *tt | 07/19/2004 | |
| 02065 | 01/01/2004 | 10007762 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0621 and/or p0622. battery charge indicator illuminated on instrument panel cluster (ipc). *tt | 07/09/2004 | |
| 02034 | 01/01/2004 | 02034A | 10007258 | Pcm (powertrain control module) pin fit causing various driveability, a/c, ipc (instrument panel cluster), engine control, trans, evap concerns. *tt | 06/07/2004 |
| 02021 | 01/01/2004 | 10006963 | Engine- diagnostic trouble code p0507. *mr | 05/20/2004 | |
| 01902 | 01/01/2004 | 10006806 | Battery message displayed and dic cold start. no codes set. *tt | 05/14/2004 | |
| 01830 | 01/01/2004 | 10006748 | Dome light on door ajar message. *mr | 05/11/2004 | |
| 01787 | 01/01/2004 | 10006710 | Battery light and or message on dic with or without p0621, p0622. *mr | 05/11/2004 | |
| 01868 | 01/01/2004 | 10006651 | Unwanted hazard lights on , ipc inoperative., door locks inoperative. no start, battery dead. *mr | 05/07/2004 | |
| 01859 | 01/01/2004 | 10006613 | Diagnosing abs c0035 c0040 c0221 c0220. *mr | 05/06/2004 | |
| 01878 | 01/01/2004 | 10006475 | Diagnostic trouble code p0315, oil life monitor reset and/or radio lock out after swapping body control module (bcm). *tt | 05/04/2004 | |
| 01529 | 01/01/2004 | 10005446 | Body control module (bcm) replacement, odometer programming. sit bulletin 1408724. *tt | 02/27/2004 | |
| 01576A | 01/01/2004 | 10005432 | Will not turn on any warning lights-body control module. *mn | 02/25/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 08-06-04-014 | 03/01/2008 | 10024784 | Mil/ses, dtc's p060e, p1516, p2135 and/or p2138 with reduced engine power (test and charge battery) - with 2.8l, 2.9l, 3.5l or 3.7l engine (vin's 6, 8, 9, e - rpo's l52, lk5, llv, llr). *nj | 05/20/2008 | |
| 709 | 09/01/2005 | 10018132 | Battery draw. gm. tech link. *tt | 12/15/2005 | |
| 01787A | 01/01/2004 | 01787B | 10007533 | Battery message displayed on dic after a cold start. no codes set. *tt | 06/30/2004 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||||
| 3201 | 10010592 | Positive battery cable protective cover missing or broken. *eh | 12/01/2004 | ||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| 3924 | 09/27/2006 | 10020492 | Ses light due to a p060e dtc inspect app and tp circuits. *kb | 10/27/2006 | |
| 3615 | 10017275 | 20a stop fuse opens at times. *tt | 10/31/2005 | ||
| 3164 | 05/01/2009 | PIT-3164B | 10010099 | Fuse 42 opens when using the power window or sporadic door locks. *tc update 11/23/09. *pe | 11/04/2004 |
| 3113 | 01/01/2004 | 10010074 | No crank, no start ign fuse #23 in the ubec may be open. *sc | 11/03/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 3867 | 10019457 | Servicing the ignition switch and/or passlock sensor. *tt | 03/15/2006 | ||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 01718 | 01/01/2004 | 01718A | 10007932 | Starter clicks - no crank condition. *tt | 07/16/2004 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - SOLENOID | |||||
| 3090 | 01/01/2004 | 10010235 | Pressure control solenoid output function inoperative on tech 2. *sc | 11/05/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 773 | 06/07/2004 | 10008402 | New vehicle and snowplow model application information. two new plug-in harness kits. western products service bulletin. *tt | 07/29/2004 | |
| 01858 | 01/01/2004 | 10006659 | No crank, no start, fuse 23 open. *mr | 05/07/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/02/2012 | 89000 | ||
| Vehicle keeps stalling at idle or as you are slowing to stop at traffic lights, drive thru's... acts as if it isn't charging properly. have replaced battery, plugs, belt tensioner, drive belts. this is dangerous!!! i almost got hit again in morgantown! brake lights, head & tail lights keep going out as well!!! my husband recently diagnosed with cancer. i am having to drive him back & forth to wvu hospital in the colorado. it is dangerous having to drive this thing like this! talking to other colorado owners experiencing same/similar problems! truck does great on highway, except for lights going off & on. please help!!! truck now has about 119,000 miles. | |||
| 01/05/2013 | 1 | ||
| Heater fan does not work. it is wintertime and i have two children ages 4 1/2 years and 9 months. faulty wiring for the fan. *tr | |||
| 01/05/2013 | |||
| Heater fan does not work. it is wintertime and i have two chidren ages 4 1/2 years and 9 months. faulty wiring for the fan. | |||
| 11/09/2007 | 77000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet colorado crew-cab. the contact stated that when the battery died and a new battery was installed, the automatic key fob entry became inoperable. in addition, the driver's side window would become inoperable and could not be opened or closed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that the driver's side door control switch needed to be replaced. the switch was not replaced and the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised the contact that there were no recalls and offered no further assistance. the failure mileage was 77,000. kmj | |||
| 11/09/2007 | 77000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet colorado crew-cab. the contact stated when the battery goes dead and a new battery was install the key-less fab entry does not work. also the driver side window becomes inoperable and does not move up or down. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the driver side door control switch needed to be replaced. the switch was not replaced and the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified who stated there was no recall and offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 77,000. mw | |||
| 09/18/2012 | 79850 | 1 | |
| Abs fault light went on. turned off engine, restart, light off. goes on and off randomly. *tr | |||
| 09/18/2012 | 79850 | ||
| Abs fault light went on. turned off engine, restart, light off. goes on and off randemly. | |||
| 06/01/2012 | 126000 | ||
| The vehicle fan control fails to function on settings 1, 2, or 3. setting 4 functions properly. the connector plug at the fan housing and wiring harness shows signs of charring. | |||
| 03/17/2011 | 48000 | ||
| Dashboard lights randomly go off or flicker. the a/c and heater/defroster blower stops working randomly or for an entire day at a time only to work the next day and then quit again. the a/c heating fan blower does not work on speeds 1,2, or 3, only on speed 4. i have had the wiring harness replaced numerous times only to have the problem continue again. the mechanics never can seem to find the problem until we get to the harness where there is always a burned wire. they replace it and just like this last replacement, within the week the problems returned. | |||
| 12/12/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Abs kick in when vehicle is cold in the morning, then disable along with an abs fault light on the instrument panel, then goes away in the afternoon. the abs kicks in and the brake pedal will not go down. | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 96000 | ||
| Could cause fire!!! ac speed regulator of my 2004 crew-cab colorado overheated so much that the adapter burnt in the inside and cables overheated to the point that it couldn't be touched and started to smoke. this is located underneath the glovebox compartmen. if this is left unattended could cause a fire inside the vehicle! | |||
| 12/22/2011 | 104000 | ||
| Intermittent non working power door locks wipers headlights and windows! there are hundreds of these incidents posted online. there looks to be thousands of dollars in repairs with no solution! | |||
| 11/27/2011 | 116065 | ||
| The electric system is is knocking out the brake light and cruise control on all 2004 and up chevorlet colorados. i was driving home from work just to be pulled over because the brake lights wasn't working he told me the guy behind me almost nailed me because of it. i didn't know! but i did know of the colorados having a big problem with the electric system knocking out the brake lights and cruise control. so i got on line to see just how bad it was and found out it's no laughing matter all most every chevorlet colorado truck has this problem. just thank of comming to a stop from 65 miles an hour and not having brake lights, i and some people on the road with me got lucky today. i called two of my closest gm dealers to try to get it fixed today and asked did they know of a problem like this and they did but gm has no recall it's at the owners exspense to get it fixed, while i told them both what i found out online....the answer from one no one has died yet. **** that's what it takes to get some things fixed now days for some one to die before the companies to fix a defective vehicle... please some that can force gm to fix the problems with the colorado trucks please help us owners of these trucks outwe can't keep spending money like this i also have spent houndrerds on other problems through out the seven i owned the truck... times are tight can't just got to and buy a nother vehicle...look online these truck are prone for trouble and people don't know it until the have brought the truck | |||
| 10/12/2011 | 104468 | ||
| I have replaced the master switch that controls the locks and windows once already. got a new switch and it still doesn't work. i called gm and they said that there were no recalls on my truck for that issue. i can only lock and unlock the driver's side door with the interior panel or the remote- the rest of the door do not lock/unlock. | |||
| 01/18/2011 | |||
| I noticed that when using the remove only the driver's door would lock and unlock. i go into the truck and used the panel and again only the driver's door would lock and unlock. i paid out of pocket to replace the switch inside the truck on the driver's door that controls the windows and the locking system. it worked for about 8months and it has gone out again. | |||
| 10/12/2011 | 104468 | ||
| I have replaced the master switch that controls the locks and windows once already. got a new switch and it still doesn't work. i called gm and they said that there were no recalls on my truck for that issue. i can only lock and unlock the driver's side door with the interior panel or the remote- the rest of the door do not lock/unlock. | |||
| 01/18/2011 | |||
| I noticed that when using the remove only the driver's door would lock and unlock. i go into the truck and used the panel and again only the driver's door would lock and unlock. i paid out of pocket to replace the switch inside the truck on the driver's door that controls the windows and the locking system. it worked for about 8months and it has gone out again. | |||
| 10/12/2011 | 104468 | ||
| I have replaced the master switch that controls the locks and windows once already. got a new switch and it still doesn't work. i called gm and they said that there were no recalls on my truck for that issue. i can only lock and unlock the driver's side door with the interior panel or the remote- the rest of the door do not lock/unlock. | |||
| 01/18/2011 | |||
| I noticed that when using the remove only the driver's door would lock and unlock. i go into the truck and used the panel and again only the driver's door would lock and unlock. i paid out of pocket to replace the switch inside the truck on the driver's door that controls the windows and the locking system. it worked for about 8months and it has gone out again. | |||
| 10/12/2011 | 104468 | ||
| I have replaced the master switch that controls the locks and windows once already. got a new switch and it still doesn't work. i called gm and they said that there were no recalls on my truck for that issue. i can only lock and unlock the driver's side door with the interior panel or the remote- the rest of the door do not lock/unlock. | |||
| 01/18/2011 | |||
| I noticed that when using the remove only the driver's door would lock and unlock. i go into the truck and used the panel and again only the driver's door would lock and unlock. i paid out of pocket to replace the switch inside the truck on the driver's door that controls the windows and the locking system. it worked for about 8months and it has gone out again. | |||
| 09/02/2011 | 96000 | ||
| For beeing mechanically inclined this is definetly one problem i cant fix. i did the pads and rotos on my 2004 chevy colorado, all went well, nice and easy. later that week my abs light came on. i had my breaks checked and the mechanic said it wash showing wheel speed sensor. i bought the part and replaced it nice and easy again. the light turned off for about 2 min then came back on. the next time i went to drive my truck i turned it on, the sensor was off then the abs system started engaging on and off making a wiered pump sound and making my brakes ingage and disingage. this happens for about 20 sec then goes away and the abs light comes back on. i thought nothing worse could happen after having the computer replaced twice on the truck. this is worse. | |||
| 09/08/2006 | 20000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet colorado. the contact stated the brake light switch has been replaced numerous times. there was a recall nhtsa campaign id number: 09v310000, component: exterior lighting: brake lights: switch. the dealer replaced the switch under the recall and warranty but every 20,000 miles the switch would fail. the ac resistor wires were melted causing the air condition to not blow on high. the dealer replaced the wiring harness and the resistor at his expense but it has failed a second time. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. mw | |||
| 07/19/2011 | 96000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet colorado. the contact stated that the wire harness resister was defective and smoke would come from the glove box. the dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but did not assist the contact with repairs. the failure was not remedied. the failure mileage was 96,000 and the current mileage was 103,000. the vin was unavailable. nw | |||
| 08/10/2010 | |||
| Cruise control still not working had it in to have it checked they replaced the recall than i took it and still did not work than took it back than they replaced another switch than they said the cruse was commanding on than i took it and tryed it and nothing worked. | |||
| 03/13/2005 | 70600 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns 2004 chevrolet colorado ls. all the warning lights on the instrument panel constantly illuminates and the dealer cannot find the failure. the traction on the abs brake comes on constantly. the vehicle is being constantly taken to the dealer who continues to charge outrageous prices. the manufacturer was contacted who stated there are no recalls and offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 70,600.-mw | |||
| 11/19/2010 | 40300 | ||
| Sometimes, especially in winter months when it is cold outside the door locks will stop working. for example, using the remote to lock the doors, they won't lock and the security alarm (horns) will go off if you open the closed door because the computer system thinks the door is locked sending security system into tamper mode. also when shifting to drive, the doors will not lock as they normally do when vehicle is shifted out of park. also some lights may not illuminate such as the left front side marker lamp/turn signal. eventually the electrical system will reset and the door locks will work normally. it isn't just during cold weather that this happens but it seems to happen more often during colder weather. gm dealer replaced a couple of switches when i brought my truck in while under warranty but haven't brought it in since the expiration of my warranty and it still does it on certain occasions. | |||
| 11/01/2010 | 75000 | ||
| The hvac blower motor resistor assembly melted on the vehicle. the current passing through the unit is sufficient to melt the connector and degrade the wires to brittle. i believe this is a possible fire hazard. a number of co-owners have found the same defect. the connection in question terminal (c) goes to a ground distribution block that might not be sufficient. | |||
| 07/15/2007 | |||
| Front turn signal lights dont work fixed twice now saying the fuse box is the problem. blower motor does not work after 3 blower motor resistors a new blower motors and connectors. sometimes the radio does not work. the truck has stalled driving on the highway 3 times all loss of power. | |||
| 10/09/2010 | 77000 | ||
| 2004 chevy colorado zq8 hvac blower harness and resistor. part was replaced at approximately 15,000 miles under mfg warranty with identical parts. again out of warranty with no new revised parts at 45,000 and now again at 77,000 miles. harness and resistor failure had gotten so hot each time that it had melted the harness to the resistor. possible fire hazard, with servilely burnt wires. looking it up on forums this is common on all gm model colorado and canyon trucks, gm knows of the problem, but refuses to offer a revised part or real solution. | |||
| 10/01/2010 | 59000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet colorado. while traveling 35 mph the contact was informed by a passing vehicle that the rear brake lights were not functioning. the vehicle was taken the dealership where the brake light switch was replaced. prior to the failure the vehicle was taken to the dealership where recall 06v139000 exterior lighting: brake lights: switch was performed on the vehicle. the current and failure mileages were 59000. bml | |||
| 09/30/2010 | 44900 | ||
| I replaced a second brake light switch. first one was replaced under recall. dealer said no open recalls for my vehicle. i had to pay out of pocket. since this is only a $10 part, it's not the price but the safety issue. i have filed a complaint with you on this same issue on 12/16/2005 - (please refer to odi number 10145757). again i don't know how long this switch was defective, but i have noticed other vehicles tailgating more frequently in the last couple of weeks. this could have been out a day, or months. i am very concerned with a future accident, or an accident involving other 2004 chevy colorado owners, since the part i just purchased from the dealer has the indentical part # - 25796381 - as the one i replaced. without going into major detail, i again ask you to refer to the above odi # as this complaint has the indentical basis. since i only have 44,900 miles on my truck, i would like to see a permanent fix for this part since it is a dangerous situation to drive without brake lights. thanks for your time. | |||
| 04/15/2009 | |||
| I have a 2004 chevy colorado. the problem i am having with my vehicle is the a/c switch will not work on setting 1 through 3. although 4 works all the time. i have had it fixed 3 times since i bought the truck by a chevy dealer yet the problem keeps happening, and once again it has stopped working. i have read many automobile forums and it seems many people are having the same problem yet chevy has yet to issue a recall. | |||
| 03/13/2009 | 78525 | ||
| My 2004 chevy colorado ls 4x4 has an issue with the passlock system that shuts my truck off while driving down the road when this event happens i loose my power steering. this is a well known problem that has no fix. the chevy dealer says it's a common problem with no real difinitive solution. | |||
| 06/01/2008 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2004 chevrolet colorado extended cab that continues to experience intermittent electrical problems. the airbag sensor light comes on unexpectedly, the fan blower intermittently stops working on settings 1-3, and the front turn signal bulbs go out every 5000-6000 miles. i can usually brush the components under the glove compartment to get the blower working, and the airbag sensor usual goes out after a week or so. *tr | |||
| 02/13/2010 | 44250 | 1 | |
| Colorado 2004-- the driver's window stops working and battery goes dead. the body control module is replaced. then the fuse block has scorch marks. possible fire. this is a common problem with a chev. colorado. repairs are being done by a local repair garage. chevrolet has moved out of our area. there is some problem with the fuse block just waiting for a major fire or property damage to happen. *tr | |||
| 11/10/2009 | 67000 | 1 | |
| Blower motor resistor connector overheats, whereas a terminal burns, creating a poor connection and no power. *tr | |||
| 08/24/2009 | 41000 | 1 | |
| Had blower problems with a/c, would not work on 1 - 3, only on 4. now bower has stopped working completely. and, approx. 5 days after blower went out completely, electrical system will not cut off on it's own even after key is removed from ignition. i am resorting to disconnecting battery source every time. i am a chassis specialist with international trucks assembly plant in texas so i know the all too familiar signs of a defective chassis harness. the issue with the brake light recall is gm's attempt to repair an electrical jumper off the rear harness, solving nothing. *tr | |||
| 06/11/2009 | 1 | ||
| Throughout the course of ownership, i've had several complaints to the dealership concerning the faulty electrical wiring in my vehicle. since 2004, all repairs have been electrical problems. i have reason to believe that the faulty wiring in my vehicle was the cause of fire to my vehicle which resulted in a total loss. i was also made aware by local firemen at the scene that they've had the same type of fires with the same make and model vehicle just in my area alone. here is a summary of service history since taking ownership in 2004: brake switch replacement: 11/19/2004, 1/23/2006, 1/26/2007, and 5/26/2008 r&r blower resistor replacement: 8/28/2007 rear window regulator replacement: 5/1/2006 speaker replacement: 5/1/2006 complained about various electrical wiring issues on 1-24-05, 9-1-05, and 1-26-07. *tr | |||
| 02/20/2009 | 69000 | 1 | |
| Multiple failure of blower resistor 3 occurrences in 6 month period each time the resistor had to be replaced a new plug assy was installed after the 1st occurrence. *tr | |||
| 08/15/2007 | 36000 | 1 | |
| Electrical, heater blower only operates on high, 1 2 and 3 does not, new circuit board installed, failed again, hat to stick a paperclip in harness to get it to run correctly. *tr | |||
| 11/29/2008 | 98593 | 1 | |
| Blower fan works intermittently. does not work on settings 1,2 and 3, will only work on setting 4. fan will resume working on all speeds if fan motor tapped with foot or hand.. *tr | |||
| 11/01/2007 | 80000 | 1 | |
| Blower fan works intermittently. finally stopped working on settings 1,2 and 3, will only work on setting 4. replaced resister 1st from dealer, the climate switch panel. finally the fan wouldn't run @ all, took to local mechanic replaced wiring harness & fan motor. took about a year to get truck fully repaired. *tr | |||
| 12/16/2006 | 45000 | 1 | |
| Blower fan works intermittently. ocassional smell of burnt wires. finally stopped working on settings 1,2 and 3, will only work on setting 4. this seems to be a common problem on the chevy colorados that gm will not acknowledge. *tr | |||
| 12/24/2006 | 14000 | 1 | |
| For the past year my 2004 colorado has intermittently failed to start when ignition key is first turned to start position. by turning the key off and than on again it will start. it does this once in while, but always seems to start the second or third turn of the key to the start position. twice over the last two years it wouldn't start at all and i had to let it sit for ten minutes or so, than try again, at which time it started. i believe the problem is caused by the pass lock security system. because its out of warranty i haven't done anything about it. *tr | |||
| 11/20/2008 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle sometimes will not start. once it happens, let sit for 10 minutes and it will then start. taken to dealer and was told it is the passlock (security) system. checked internet, seems to be a common problem with newer gm vehicles. *tr | |||
| 10/08/2008 | 66000 | 1 | |
| My check engine light has been coming off and on continuously for the past six months, however it was diagnosed and it wasn't a big problem. recently, i have been able to unlock my truck using the keyless entry and when i am in the vehicle the doors will not lock with the lock/unlock button on the door. when driving, after accelerating over 20 mph, the doors use to lock themselves, but now they do not. normally when i put my truck in park, all the doors will automatically unlock. this has not been happening. i am scared to keep anything in my truck and fear that this might cause more serious problems and expenses. i would like to know if this has been happening with other colorado's? it seems like since i have gotten this vehicle it has been one problem after another and i am very disappointed in chevrolet. *tr | |||
| 08/18/2008 | 15 | 1 | |
| The first and ongoing problem grinding in front left, driver, side wheel area. many attempts have been made to fix this problem, they started out changing the whole front end, along with alignments, after some adjusting the problem will seem to go away only to return with in 2 months second, tires worn from inside out alignment, new tires, i was told one reason was the truck was dirty. i do not feel this is a reason for tire wear. new tires same problem. third, truck not engaging when shifted into gear. this is on going, we have taken it in many times, the modular for the 2-4h-4l drive was changed, still have problem, they claim can not fix if it does not happen with them,, i video taped it, they will not look at video. problem is intermittently, and have been asked to do different things to the truck when it happens, the problem is happening more often now, the problem seems to be growing. and still no answer to this or other problems, the dealer should have took back the truck and replaced it, if they can not be fixed. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2005 | 26800 | 15 | 11/12/2005 |
| Their seems to be a short in the electrical system. shortly after purchasing the vehicle the clock in the stereo would not keep time. no matter how often you set it you can leave the vehicle parked for an hour or so come back and the clock has the wrong time in hours. i have recently had to replace all the bulbs on the passenger side front and rear. now the driver side park-signal light will not work when the vehicle is in gear. after you put the vehicle in park the light will come on. also the electric windows do not always work. the tires on the front end have excessive wear on the in side. *nm | |||
| 05/02/2005 | 24649 | 4 | 06/10/2004 |
| 6 months after purchasing a brand new 2004 chevrolet colorado zq8 3.5l extended cab i noticed while driving on the highway wind noise coming from the passenger door as if the door was not completely closed. 2 months later and it was so loud i had to turn my radio over half volume just to listen to my radio. i had the truck seen by the dealership which i bought it and they said that the cause was misaligned. the b4000 door assembly front right align 9635 w5 0.30. they adjusted the door and for 2 months there was no wind noise. the problem keeps occurring needing alignment. i also have a problem with the screws coming loose on the driver side door causing a metal binding sound everytime i open and close the door. each time i open and close the door the screws are loose enough to were i can hand tighten them. i also had a computer problem in this vehicle as well. a year after having my vehicle out of nowhere and no warning my truck would not start. it would crank over but would not start. i had it towed to the dealership and the invoice states: scan computer codes p2610 stored in pcm. mandy codes stored in bcm. ran bulletin search. found pcm failure replace pcm. reprograms and clear codes recheck ok. however since the new computer was placed in the truck the alarm light will come on and stay on every once in a while. *nm | |||
| 07/20/2005 | 25615 | 8 | 05/29/2004 |
| Odi 10150645, odi 10150645: 3rd recurring problem. customer invoice: drivers window inoperative, screws backed out of window motor causing it to bind r & r window motor and reinstalled bolts. noise gone after repairs. upon engage driver's side turn signal, failure to operate visible turn indication. daytime running light also inoperable, bulb not working. customer invoice: driver side daytime run light inoperative. lf turn signal bulb burnt out. replaced bulb upon engaging brake system, brakes exhibit high frequency squeaking, more on left than right. extreme tire wear is apparent on the insides of both front tires. customer invoice: brakes noisy at stops all the time. unable to verify customer concern at this time. vehicle has a lot of mud underneath. engaging 4wd high, vehicle became stuck in 4wd. continued to drive vehicle in condition until service department opened for the week. four wheel drive became operational intermittently. customer invoice: axle/differential, vehicle stuck in four wheel drive once. unable to verify customer concern at this time. no codes & working as designed. engaging a/c & heating operation the ac diminishes blower power and begins blowing smoke-like coolant from dash vents. dashboard condensates extensively. condensation must be wiped dry to deter interior damage. after running a/c at maximum power for 20 minutes or longer, operational problems discontinue until vehicle is started 'cold'. customer invoice: a/c cuts off and blows smoke out of vents all the time. while driving. unable to verify customer concern. checked pressures. all ok, working as designed. *nm | |||
| 01/25/2005 | 13742 | 5 | 05/29/2004 |
| Recurring incidence of failure of driver side window and lock/unlock buttons on both drivers side and passenger side door pad inoperable at indeterminate periods of time. odi 10150643: recurring narrative complaint #1 dealer response; dealer customer copy invoice: left front window inop, window works everytime, never duplicated customer complaint. door locks will not operate with remote locks working everytime. we tried. never duplicated customer complaint. cd player/radio power will shut itself completely off. upon pushing power knob, and selecting cd aux button the cd player will not play, eject, or load 6-disc cd player. dealer customer copy invoice: sometimes cd player will not take or eject cd. cd player not taking or ejecting cd. found calibration for radio. recalibrate radio with tech 2. cd working ok now. upon engaging abs system on dangerous road conditions the driver must apply extreme pressure on brake pedal. abs system engages with extreme vibration and noise, brake pedal will be engaged to the floor and pedal will push back with resistant and then fails to respond. resulting in car taking longer to come to a complete stop and tires to lock up without shifting power to alternate tire. dealer customer copy invoice: when you stop real hard feels like pedal goes to floor and vehicle doesn't want to stop. test operation of brakes. operating as designed at this time. advise customer of abs operation no problem found with brakes. driving on ideal road conditions and/or off road conditions, back of bed rattles and loud rattling noise is observed inside and outside of vehicle. dealer customer copy invoice: bed of truck rattles. test drove found trailer hitch rattling. also front license bracket loose and making a lot of noise. remove bracket and install bigger push in tabs. adjust hood, it was a little loose and making noise. lube hood latch also. courtsey transportation-rental- total invoice... 0.0. *nm | |||
| 12/21/2004 | 12570 | 3 | 05/29/2004 |
| Driver's side electrical button control pad inoperable at irregular and inconsistent instances. upon pushing driver's side window electrical button, driver side window will not roll down. however, the driver's back, passenger front side, and passenger back side electrical keypad window buttons remain operable. both the driver and front passenger lock/unlock electrical keypad buttons are inoperable. upon turning off engine, removing key, exiting vehicle, closing all doors, and pushing the keyless entry lock and/or unlock buttons result in response from keyless locking mechanism. when key is left in ignition and engine running, upon pressing either the lock/unlock electrical buttons on the driver's door or pressing the keyless entry lock/unlock buttons result in a double dinging sound from the dashboard display but no other indication is produced from dashboard. dealer response; customer copy invoice: operate window, check connector on switch. window operates normally, cannot duplicate customer complaint. abs light will come on and stay for an indeterminate amount of time. normal and correct operation of abs dashboard display light indeterminate. results in customer concern for safety of driver and all passengers relying on correct functioning of abs brake system. dealer customer copy invoice: scan computer code c0040. run flow chart, found right front hub and sensor had intermittent open circuit. replaced right front hub and speed sensor. upon starting vehicle to warm up engine in 40-50 degree fahrenheit environmental conditions, inside manual heat-directional knob will not turn unless extreme pressure is applied. dealer customer copy invoice: compare knob operation with another colorado tension knob is the same. cannot duplicate customer complaint at this time. total labor... 0.0 total parts... 0.0 total sublet... 0.0 total g.o.g... 0.0 total misc chg... 0.0 total misc disc... 0.0 total tax... 0.0. *nm | |||
| 06/10/2005 | 26000 | 1 | 04/19/2004 |
| Dt: chevrolet colorad 2004. the cruise control picks up several miles going up a hill, going down hill it jumps. it will kick in real fast sometimes. the vehicle revved in park position approximately 75 mph. when it did it would slow down it started to miss very badly. it was like the whole truck was shaking. the dealer said it had something to do with the computer and with the crank. *ak the cruise control was inoperative. *sc *jb | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 7 | ||
| 2004 chevrolet colorado experiencing problems with the air bags, defective tires, body structure, water leakage, electrical problems, and slippage of the automatic transmission.***no answer required***. *mr the starter was stuck, the wiring harness in the roof laying on the door caused a short when the door was fully opened, power mirror was inoperative, the door locks opened on their own and there were missing screws in the fender. the consumer requested reimbursement for the replaced tires and for the missing screws. *sc the master switch wa replaced and the seams behind the brake booster area were resealed. *jb | |||
| 02/19/2004 | 50 | 8 | 02/17/2004 |
| In very cold windy weather the battery light in drivers information center will come on and warning chime will ding twice. light goes off. problem does not repeat,unless the vehicle is turned off. vehicle taken into the dealership for repair four (4) times. all repair attempts have failed, and dealership cannot duplicate problem due to the warmer weather conditions by the time an appointment is obtained at the dealership. problem continues to happen, in cold weather. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 08/06/2006 | 39150 | 5 | 01/31/2004 |
| Soon after new vehicle purchase in 1/04, cruise control periodically became inoperative. i do know if the brake lights were also inoperative. dealer could not duplicate the malfunction and did not diagnose a problem. this problem occurred approximately 5 times over the next 2.5 years. recently, the cruise control became inoperative again, as well as the rear brake lights. i took the vehicle to the dealer and informed them that a recall had been issued, though i had not received a recall notice from gm. i presented the dealer with a printout of the nhtsa recall information. dealer stated that there was no recall for my vehicle, and since my warranty had expired, i would have to pay for repairs. repair consisted of replacement of the brake light switch. the total cost of the repair was $175.04. i'm not sure if this has any connection, but the vehicle was inspected just prior to expiration of the warranty. one week later, and after expiration of the warranty, the battery died and required replacement. *jb | |||
| 03/15/2005 | 23600 | 4 | 05/10/2004 |
| Battery on colorado keeps going dead. 4 trips to the dealer for solution to this problem. replaced body control module and battery.*ak | |||
| 02/16/2005 | 4000 | 5 | |
| Air is seeping out of the passenger side glass because it may not have been properly sealed at the factory. also, the battery warning lights comes on upon starting the vehicle. the light dims then brightens as the vehicle is driven. this indicates a failure in the battery. although the battery is fine. this maybe due to an electrical short. dealership is not being helpful with resolving any of the problems.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||
| 09/28/2008 | 1 | ||
| The anti-theft system in my truck (and in many other chevy's, apparently) will prevent the car from starting. it happens randomly, but frequently. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - RELAY | |||
| 08/19/2005 | 12120 | 4 | 11/18/2004 |
| Dt: the contact states when trying to start vehicle it starts shaking. the service dealer states that this is an intermittent problem, and there is a technical service bulletin. the consumer states when the vehicle does this after approximately 35 minutes the vehicle will start back. the service dealer replaced the relay switch. but after a week the problem recurred. the manufacturer referred the consumer to the better business bureau. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 09/18/2007 | 49495 | 1 | 05/02/2007 |
| The chevy colorado extended cab model has a history of the wire breaking in the same location causing the air bag (srs) light to remain on. i believe this manufacturing defect may not activate the srs in the event of a side impact. the wire in question is located inside a rubber boot between the rear doors and the main cab body. it seems if you use the rear doors it will develop a broken wire. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 12/27/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving 50 mph driver was informed that the vehicle was on fire. was able to pull over, and noticed fire coming from underneath the vehicle. the fire extinguished on its own. vehicle was towed to the dealer f or inspection. *ak | |||