2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
323
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO
The 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO has received a total of 323 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with CHILD SEAT, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. 10 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), Engine And Engine Cooling (20 complaints), and Exterior Lighting (20 complaints).
Recalls for the 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO, potentially affecting up to 815,380 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 →Recall 05V552000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 32,068 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.
Consequence: A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO
323 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The high mounted stop lights and the cruise control do not work. A recall for this was issued (NHTSA 06V13900 and NHTSA 09V310000) but when I enter my VIN it says I'm not included in the recall. Also, a dealer said my vehicle was not in the recall. If I have the problem stated in the recall why am I not included? I am the original owner. First noticed problem about six months ago. Did not know about the recall until yesterday.
The high mounted stop lights and the cruise control do not work. A recall for this was issued (NHTSA 06V13900 and NHTSA 09V310000) but when I enter my VIN it says I'm not included in the recall. Also, a dealer said my vehicle was not in the recall. If I have the problem stated in the recall why am I not included? I am the original owner. First noticed problem about six months ago. Did not know about the recall until yesterday.
rear brake lights flash or sometimes don't come on while pressing the brake pedal. while driving at night dash cluster goes black cant see speedometer, or anything on instrument cluster.
Rear leaf spring mounts and frame rusting through causing a safety hazard. Chevrolet doesn't offer a repair part nor does the aftermarket. The internet is ripe with other owners experiencing this or similar issues. The consumer stated there is frame corrosion specifically rear frame shackle mounts and lateral supports. The contact believes that the failure comes from the frame being made with the wrong metal thickness or metal that is not rust-proof. The vehicle was taken to a specialty shop to weld the frame, but the contact believes that is not the best way to fix the issue.
Rear leaf spring mounts and frame rusting through causing a safety hazard. Chevrolet doesn't offer a repair part nor does the aftermarket. The internet is ripe with other owners experiencing this or similar issues. The consumer stated there is frame corrosion specifically rear frame shackle mounts and lateral supports. The contact believes that the failure comes from the frame being made with the wrong metal thickness or metal that is not rust-proof. The vehicle was taken to a specialty shop to weld the frame, but the contact believes that is not the best way to fix the issue.
Safety Rating for the 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO
General Motors, LLC has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
00-06-01-012G — ENGINE
This informational bulletin advises the possible issues that may occur using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive disk on engine surfaces.
11-00-89-005I — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This informational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm (U.S. Only)
SB-14609 — AIR BAGS
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
PIP4409E — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles the have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on and or engine running rough. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0106, P0107, P0171, P0300, P0502, P1107, and P2431. Technician will need to inspect all Manifold Absolute Pressure sensor...
SB-09186 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
CHEVROLET GMC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-BRAKE LAMPS INOPERATIVE OR CONTINUOUS ILLUMINATION. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY CONTAMINATION IN THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH. THE PERFORMANCE OF THE BRAKES IS NOT AFFECTED. *PE UPDATED 5/11/11. *PE UPDATED 6/22/11. *PE
08-06-04-014 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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
070604003 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LSJ, L61, LK5, L52, LL8 ENGINE - REDUCED ENGINE POWER, MIL/SES LIGHT, DTC P1516, P2135, P2138. *KB
3071 — POWER TRAIN
FLUID LEAK BETWEEN TRANSFER CASE AND TRANSMISSION ADAPTER. *TT
3485 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE MISS ON ACCELERATION AFTER SHIFTING FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE-POSSIBLE CHARACTERISTIC. *SC
3688A — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
BLOWER MOTOR INOPERATIVE IN ANY ONE OR MORE BLOWER SPEED. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 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 — 459 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO (current)
- 2007 CHEVROLET COLORADO — 199 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET COLORADO — 130 complaints
- 2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO — 87 complaints
- 2010 CHEVROLET COLORADO — 48 complaints
- 2011 CHEVROLET COLORADO — 54 complaints
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