2005 CHEVROLET COLORADO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
459
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
28
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 CHEVROLET COLORADO
The 2005 CHEVROLET COLORADO has received a total of 459 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. 28 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (68 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulic (42 complaints), and Air Bags (27 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 CHEVROLET COLORADO
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2005 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 2005 CHEVROLET COLORADO
459 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 CHEVROLET COLORADO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud banging sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the side frame of the vehicle was fractured. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000
The FRAME rotten away
The FRAME rotten away
The FRAME rotten away
My truck bed is resting against my cab due to frame rot. There is big chunks missing from the frame.
Safety Rating for the 2005 CHEVROLET COLORADO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 CHEVROLET COLORADO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 CHEVROLET COLORADO
General Motors, LLC has issued 28 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 CHEVROLET COLORADO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
03-06-03-004I — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
This informational bulletin provides information for warranty codes that are generated by EL-50313 midtronics GR8 battery tester/charger.
PIT3827D — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that on windshield wiper activation when the ignition key is turned on, even though the wiper switch is turned off, which causes the wipers to cycle one to three times before stopping somewhere on the windshield. Technician may find...
PIT3827D — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that on windshield wiper activation when the ignition key is turned on, even though the wiper switch is turned off, which causes the wipers to cycle one to three times before stopping somewhere on the windshield. Technician may find...
12-03-10-002 — WHEELS
This informational bulletin provides a description of the proper wheel installation and proper wheel torque techniques used to install wheels onto vehicles
040307004A — SUSPENSION
PREMATURE FRONT TIRE WEAR. *TT
03102005 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
REMOVAL OF DOOR TRIM. *EH
03092005 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
RECREATIONAL OR DINGY TOWING. *EH
3126 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
MA5 5 SPEED NORMAL REVERSE GEAR OPERATION. *TC UPDATE. *TT
3134 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
BUZZ OR CRACKLE NOISE FROM THE AUDIO SPEAKERS. *SC
3107B — SUSPENSION
VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *SC
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 CHEVROLET COLORADO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET COLORADO
- 2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO — 502 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET COLORADO (current)
- 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO — 323 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET COLORADO — 199 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET COLORADO — 130 complaints
- 2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO — 87 complaints
- 2010 CHEVROLET COLORADO — 48 complaints
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