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2007 Chevrolet Colorado Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 140 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado, most often about the electrical (32% of complaints, typically around 59,500 miles). It is 9th of 23 Colorado model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2007 Chevrolet Colorado problems
Electrical
45 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 59,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, starter assembly, ignition.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the pass lock anti theft system malfunctioned and the vehicle could not be started. The ignition key was replaced but the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure…
Vehicle failed to start after being driven, this happened twice previously, once at approximately 59k and again at approximately 60k miles. It appears this is the same problem other 2007 Colorado owners have identified. Vehicle cranks, but does not fire as there appears to be no fuel flow. Again after waiting 10-15…
Brakes
24 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 35,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, conventional, pedals and linkages, antilock.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Colorado. While driving 10 to 15 MPH, the ABS fault light displayed and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who diagnosed that the brakes were fine. The contact stated that the brakes pulsated and seized and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified.…
The brakes began squealing at mainly low speeds so I took it to midas. They claimed chevy has some sort of defect because the rotors were pitted and damaged and it should not be with a vehicle with less than 35,000 miles. This vehicle is not used hard hence the mileage and it is 5 years old. They claimed that when…
Engine
24 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 59,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
A/c only works on setting 4 (high). No air comes out at settings 1,2, and 3. It just stopped working on settings 1,2, and 3 without warning.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact also stated that an unknown warning light illuminated. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate…
Lights
19 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: brake lights, headlights.
Hello I own a 2007 chevy Colorado and the brake light switch failed. I had no brake lights what so ever I researched and found the recall on this and attempted to take the truck to the dealer. The chevy dealer would not fix the problem for me they stated that the VIN number of the truck did not have any recalls. I had…
Have a 2007 Colorado and noticed when replacing a burnt bulb that my taillights would not come on everytime I pressed the brake petal. Searched online, found the recall, called my local chevy dealer. They told me to bring it in and they would fix it. Dropped my truck off, they called me 2 hours later, informing me the…
Fuel system
13 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Colorado. On several occasions, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer…
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Colorado. When attempting to start the vehicle, the starter failed to start the vehicle. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred.…
Air bags
12 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the driver's side air bag and seat belt sensor warning lights illuminated. The dealer stated that the seat belt retractor wiring harness was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The…
The contact owned a 2007 Chevrolet Colorado. While driving 80 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed through a fence and into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an…
Speed control
10 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 32,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
2007 chevy Colorado: noticed that cruise control was not working. Brake lights were also not working. Definitely related according to auto repair forums.
I was driving on the highway and tried to use the cruise control and it didn't work. My brake lights were also not working. I didn't know my brake lights were not working until I had to slow down for a car in front of me and a car behind me almost hit me. It wasn't until I got off the expressway and a man told me my…
Body and structure
9 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 63,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
I am the owner of a 2007 Chevrolet Colorado truck. Several times when applying the brake, my foot has also pressed down on the accelerator. (pressing brake and gas peddle at the same time). They are located too close to each other and present a serious safety potential. I have experienced this problem many times since…
The wheel broke off the spindle. Thespindle piece broke. The truck was clean low milege never been in the snow. I have owned many chevy trucks. This does not happen. I want to know why?. People could have been hurt.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 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.
Wheels and tires: rim
Risk: If a customer replaces a wheel and only relies on the rim size designation that is indicated on the label, a wheel that is of a different rim contour designation may be installed. It may be difficult or impossible to mount the tire on a wheel with the wrong contour. If the tire is mounted on the wheel with the wrong contour, the wheel and tire may not perform as intended, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: A label that will correct the label originally installed will be mailed to consumers along with installation instructions. The customer will have the option for dealers to install the label. The recall begaon on november 7, 2006. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2239, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and gmc trucks at 1-866-996-9463.
Full defect summary
Certain sport utility vehicles and trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles have an incomplete tire rim designation on the certification/tire label located on the driver's door edge. In addition, the label may also be missing the tire load rating on the label. Although this information is not required by the standard, if a tire of a lesser load rating is installed, the tire may not be able to sustain the loads encountered during use.
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.
Questions about the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (45 complaints, typically around 59,500 miles); brakes (24 complaints, typically around 35,000 miles); engine (24 complaints, typically around 59,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 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 2007 a bad year for the Chevrolet Colorado?
- It is 9th of 23 Colorado model years by number of complaints, with 140 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.