2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
502
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
63
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO
The 2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO has received a total of 502 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with CHILD SEAT, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. 63 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (80 complaints), Structurebody (40 complaints), and Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch (25 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO, potentially affecting up to 783,312 vehicles.
Recall 10V575000 — CHILD SEAT
| 192,676 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: 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 RESTRAINT. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF A CHILD RESTRAINT CAN RESULT IN A REDUCTION IN THE RESTRAINT'S PERFORMANCE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH AND AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD SEATED IN THE RESTRAINT.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 09V310000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 185,903 vehicles affected
Defect: GM IS RECALLING 185,903 MODEL YEAR 2004-2009 COLORADO, GMC MODEL YEAR 2009-2004 CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006 I-280, I-350, MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 I-290, AND I-370, PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, PUERTO RICO, SOUTH CAROLINA, TEXAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS AND UTAH. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SIMULTANEOUS LOSS OF ALL BRAKE LAMPS OR CAUSE ALL OF THE BRAKE LAMPS TO STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY. BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD FAIL TO WARN OTHERS OF THE DRIVER'S INTENTIONS AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS AS SPECIFIED IN THE RECALL BULLETIN FREE OF CHARGE. GM ANTICIPATES THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE BY JUNE 2010. A SPECIAL COVERAGE FOR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN ALL OTHER STATES WILL BE IMPLEMENTED...
View full details →Recall 06V139000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 404,733 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS MAY EXPERIENCE THE PERMANENT LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP FUNCTION OR BRAKE LAMPS THAT ARE ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES. THE CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP (CHMSL) IS AFFECTED IN BOTH INSTANCES. ALSO, IF EQUIPPED, THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE. ANY TRAILER BRAKE LAMPS WHICH ARE CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE LAMP WIRING WILL MIMIC THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE LAMPS...
Consequence: A FOLLOWING DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHEN THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED, AND A REAR-END CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO
502 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Tire size 245/45R20 I purchased a set a 4 Cooper Discoverer H/T Plus tires for my truck in 2022. I haven't driven a lot of miles on them due to the fact that I live on the Island of Oahu, in Honolulu, Hawaii and have a lot of thread life left. I noticed that the sidewalls on 2 of 4 tires are cracking and separating. I removed them from the vehicle due to the risk of tire blowout and injury in the event of an accident. I've emailed Cooper tires for information and warranty resolution and have yet had a reply.
There apparently was fuel dripping onto the starter and soaking the starter so when we went to start the truck. It caught on fire 🔥🔥 And my truck is a total loss
One day, after I turned my truck off, I noticed that my taillights and overhead cargo light remained on. Key was out, truck was off, but the lights stayed on. So for the time being, I disconnected the battery. I brought it to a mechanic, who ran the codes that came back that the rear driver turn signal was high, the rear passenger turn signal was high, and the overhead cargo light was high. He checked the entire truck for a short, replaced the taillights, replaced the fuse box, replaced the body control module, and numerous other attempts at a repair, with no success. I was without a vehicle for many months, since I can't afford the absurd prices of the current vehicle market and was hopeful it could be fixed. Reading through some other complaints/online threads, this seems like a fairly common problem with these vehicles. Electrical issues that affect my ability to use a turn signal are a huge safety concern and this needs to be addressed.
One day, after I turned my truck off, I noticed that my taillights and overhead cargo light remained on. Key was out, truck was off, but the lights stayed on. So for the time being, I disconnected the battery. I brought it to a mechanic, who ran the codes that came back that the rear driver turn signal was high, the rear passenger turn signal was high, and the overhead cargo light was high. He checked the entire truck for a short, replaced the taillights, replaced the fuse box, replaced the body control module, and numerous other attempts at a repair, with no success. I was without a vehicle for many months, since I can't afford the absurd prices of the current vehicle market and was hopeful it could be fixed. Reading through some other complaints/online threads, this seems like a fairly common problem with these vehicles. Electrical issues that affect my ability to use a turn signal are a huge safety concern and this needs to be addressed.
The frame on my 2004 Chevy Colorado has rusted/rotted to the point that it snapped, causing the bed to rub against the cab. Mechanic said it is not fixable.
Safety Rating for the 2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO
General Motors, LLC has issued 63 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
070849020M — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER:SENSOR/SENDING UNIT
IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide
PIP3940C — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ON THE PROPER USE OF THE LOWER TIMING GEAR TENSIONER HOLDING TOOL (EN48464). BEFORE USING THE TOOL, MAKE SURE THAT THE TOOL HANDLE AND THREADED ROD UNSCREW FROM THE WEDGE. IF THE TOOL HANDLE UNSCREWS FROM THE THREADED ROD, LEAVING THE...
06-06-01-010B — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This informational bulletin provides information on close-coupled converter and engine replacement.
3460 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ABS LIGHT ON WITH EBCM DTC'S C0035, C0040, C0220 AND/OR C0221. *KB UPDATED 1/30/08. *NJ UPDATED 8/18/09. *PE UPDATED 3/15/10. *PE UPDATED 3/29. *PE
08-03-10-009 — TIRES:SIDEWALL
GMC: TEMPORARY COMPACT SPARE TIRE SIDEWALL CRACKING (US ONLY). 2003-04 CHEVROLET VENTURE, 2004-08 COLORADO, 2004-08 GMC CANYON, 2003-04 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE, 2003-04 PONTIAC MONTANA *PE
07012 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT - FUEL TANK CAPS MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION WHERE THE FUEL TANK CAP WON'T TIGHTEN PROPERLY, OR THE FUEL TANK CAP WON'T COME OFF, OR IS BROKEN. *NJ
040421002 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NOISE AND BUMP CLUNK FELT WHEN TRANSFER CASE SHIFTED INTO FOUR LOW. *EH
709 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY DRAW. GM. TECH LINK. *TT
03092005 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SES LIGHT. *EH
3149 — STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
STEERING WILL NOT LOCK WHEN KEY IS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. *TC UPDATE. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET COLORADO
- 2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO (current)
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- 2007 CHEVROLET COLORADO — 199 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET COLORADO — 130 complaints
- 2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO — 87 complaints
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