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2005 Chevrolet Colorado Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 356 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado, most often about the brakes (24% of complaints, typically around 49,500 miles). It is 4th of 23 Colorado model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2005 Chevrolet Colorado problems
Brakes
87 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 49,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, driveline, pedals and linkages.
Purchased 2005 Colorado with 33,000 vehicle may 2008. Less than a year later the ABS light came on with the ABS light flashing on dic. There are other complaints on file with NHTSA about this very same problem but still no recall, some resulting in crashes. Spoke with Chevrolet yesterday but they are not willing to do…
After re-lining rear brakes they lock up and grab after about 1000 miles. Relining has been done two times by repair shop, same conditions after noted mileage. Brakes are even worse when it rains or during high humidity conditions. Lock up and/or grabbing tends to cause temporary loss of control on wet surfaces.…
Electrical
69 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 73,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring.
2005 chevy Colorado wiring harness on fan control burnt up at motor plug. Wires in harness started smoking and melted plastic. Harness and resistor had to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the dealer advised that they were unable to perform a diagnostic on the information that the contact provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Lights
49 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 39,500 miles. Parts named most often: brake lights, headlights, turn signal.
: the contact stated the brake light switch failed suddenly without warning. There was a NHTSA recall # 06v139000, regarding the exterior lighting; brake lights switch. The manufacturer appeared to be unaware of the recall and informed the contact to notify the dealership who also was not aware of this recall.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. In december of 2006, the vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 06v139000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). Most recently, the contact noticed that the cruise control did not turn off after several attempts. On october 31, 2008, he was informed by…
Air bags
33 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 96,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
Air bag light comes on making it unclear if occupants are protected or if air bag will just go off on its own. Problem is wires in back door jamb become fatigued and break causing failure of air bags. Vehicle is also considered an inspection failure as well in massachusetts.
Air bag warning light is lite on our 2005 Chevrolet Colorado exended cab pick up truck, caused by the wiring between the cab and the driver extended cab back door. This rear door is used every time the operator uses the vehicle.
Engine
30 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
Ac blower fan works in high only. Upon checking the wiring I notices the resistor and the wire harness were burnt which caused the problem. I replaced the wire harness and resistor which fixed the problem. Upon further searching I found many others with the same problem and some that ended up in fires under the dash.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. The vehicle failed to accelerate and stalled when the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The dealer diagnosed that the intake manifold valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been…
Transmission
27 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 32,000 miles. Parts named most often: transfer case (4-wheel drive), axle assembly, manual transmission, automatic transmission.
: the contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle shifted from 2 wheel drive to 4 wheel drive low on its own. The vehicle had an automatic transmission and due to the gear shift, the vehicle broke down on three separate occasions. The service dealer could not duplicate the problem. Updated 01/19/07.
Purchased new 2005 Colorado lscrew4x4 in november 2005. I have noticed lately that when backing up or driving forward at an angle over a curb or on a slight grade heard a knocking/popping sound from the rear axle. If you take the side of the bed and force it side to side you can hear this knocking/popping soun…
Suspension
23 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 21,500 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
: the contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced, the private repair shop mechanic determined that the insides of both front tires were worn down to the cords. The mechanic determined that the wear was due to improper alignment.
: the contact stated while driving various speeds in normal driving conditions, there was a pronounced vibration within the front suspension. The vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop who determined the vehicle needed an alignment. Afterwards, the problem persisted. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer…
Body and structure
19 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 79,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
Paint on front bumper is bubbling. It will probably need to be repainted. My guess is the bumper was not primed properly before painting.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the power steering fluid was leaking. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who noticed that the frame was corroded through and was fractured between the bed and cab. The vehicle was repaired. The contact called spritzer Chevrolet amherst…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 Chevrolet Colorado recalls
Child Seat
Risk: 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 restrai
Fix: 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 not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727 or visit gm's website at www.gmownercenter.com.
Full defect summary
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 systems." the top tether anchor for the front center seat is not accessible and the owner manual does not include instructions regarding how to use the top tether.
Lights: switch
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 in the same time frame. In the interim, owners who experience the failure can obtain a free repair, however they will be required to return when the new design part becomes available. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727 or at www.gmownercenter.com.
Full defect summary
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 have a brake lamp switch that may not work as designed due to contamination in the switch.
Lights: switch
Risk: A following driver may not know when the brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior warning.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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 when either condition occurs.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Brake lamp switch malfunction
Summary
On july 28,2009, gm initiated a regional recall campaign on certain model year (my) 2004-2009 chevrolet colorado and gmc canyon vehicles and my2006-2008 isuzu I-series vehicles.the states and u.s. Territories involved are al, az, fl, ga, hi, la, ms, nv, nm, pr, sc, tx, vi and ut.a total of 185,903 vehicles will be recalled with 92,272 vehicles within the scope of this investigation.in addition, a special coverage/extended warranty program will be initiated forvehicles registered in all other states. Gm determined that brake lamp switch failures are more likely to occur in vehicles in which customers used interior cleaners containing silicon and that reside in hot geographical locations.brake
Brake lamp switch failure
Summary
By letter dated april 26, 2006, gm notified the agency that it is conducting a safety recall (NHTSA recall no. 06v139) involving certain model year (my) 2004-06 chevrolet colorado, gmc canyon and 2006 my isuzu i280/i350 vehicles.gm's recall covers 404,733 vehicles.gm reports that loss of brake lamp illumination was caused by insufficient plating on the stationary contact in the brake lamp switch.gm will replace the brake lamp switch assembly on all involved vehicles with the new switch that has the increased plating on the stationary contact.based on gm's safety recall action, this investigation is closed.
Questions about the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (87 complaints, typically around 49,500 miles); electrical (69 complaints, typically around 73,500 miles); lights (49 complaints, typically around 39,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 18, 2010 (child Seat). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Chevrolet Colorado?
- It is 4th of 23 Colorado model years by number of complaints, with 356 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.