2008 CHEVROLET COLORADO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
130
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 CHEVROLET COLORADO
The 2008 CHEVROLET COLORADO has received a total of 130 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with CHILD SEAT, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (31 complaints), Air Bags (13 complaints), and Engine (8 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 CHEVROLET COLORADO
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2008 CHEVROLET COLORADO, potentially affecting up to 378,579 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2008 CHEVROLET COLORADO
130 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 CHEVROLET COLORADO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for a service appointment, the contact was informed that the sub frame underneath the vehicle was paper thin due to corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact was informed that the independent mechanic had four similar vehicles in the yard with the same failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was recently purchased. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. Upon inspection of his vehicle, the contact discovered a hole in his vehicle's subframe. The contact then had an independent mechanic perform a further inspection of the vehicle and two additional holes were discovered in the vehicle's subframe. The contact called the dealer who sold him the vehicle and was informed that the vehicle was sold as is. The contact was also given an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 141,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that her son informed her that the frame was corroded. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that she needed to pay out-of-pocket for the diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and transferred the contact to the dealer. The failure mileage was 109,221.
THE ELECTRIC INGNITION SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING ON THIS AND A MILLION TRUCKS IN THE COUNTRY PLEASE FIX THIS 10 MINUTE WAITING TIME TO START
THE ELECTRIC INGNITION SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING ON THIS AND A MILLION TRUCKS IN THE COUNTRY PLEASE FIX THIS 10 MINUTE WAITING TIME TO START
Safety Rating for the 2008 CHEVROLET COLORADO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 CHEVROLET COLORADO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 CHEVROLET COLORADO
General Motors, LLC has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 CHEVROLET COLORADO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIP5628E — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:OUTLETS/RECEPTACLE
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
070089037Q — EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
060309004J — SUSPENSION
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to apply grease to the leaf springs to correct a condition of a squeak noise from the metals making contact.
16-NA-282 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This informational bulletin explains that the Gen 8 module wont be able to upgrade to an older vehicle and engineering is working on a solution.
07-06-04-019E — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Reduced Engine Power displayed and DTC P2138 set.
3827 — VISIBILITY/WIPER
GM: WIPERS CYCLE SEVERAL TIMES, THEN PARK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. *AK UPDATED 08/5/02013 *JS
07-05-24-001 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM
EI07051 - EXCESSIVE BRAKE GRAB, AGGRESSIVE DRAG, LOCK REAR BRAKES DRUMS AND SHOES (REMOVE HIGH SPOTS FROM DRUM SURFACE FINISH). *NJ
07211 — TIRES
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION - REPROGRAM COMPUTER MODULE. EQUIPPED WITH P205 TIRES (RPO QCE) OR P265 TIRES (RPO QWU)
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 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 — 323 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET COLORADO — 199 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET COLORADO (current)
- 2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO — 87 complaints
- 2010 CHEVROLET COLORADO — 48 complaints
- 2011 CHEVROLET COLORADO — 54 complaints
- 2012 CHEVROLET COLORADO — 59 complaints
- 2013 CHEVROLET COLORADO — 2 complaints
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- CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 12,135 total complaints
- CHEVROLET BLAZER — 11,032 total complaints
- CHEVROLET SILVERADO — 10,928 total complaints
- CHEVROLET SUBURBAN — 10,375 total complaints