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2010 Chevrolet Colorado Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado, most often about the electrical (41% of complaints, typically around 51,000 miles). It is 19th of 23 Colorado model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2010 Chevrolet Colorado problems
Electrical
12 complaints · 41%Half of these problems showed up before 51,000 miles.
Brake lights and cruise control do not work. Checked fuses and they were good. Brake switch and electrical controller faulted required replacement.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start at random times. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure, but the vehicle was repaired with unknown parts. When the contact retrieved the vehicle, it was unable to start and was left at the dealer for six weeks. The…
Engine
7 complaints · 24%Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine.
When I am driving the truck it will just stop running no slowing down or nothing just stops. I have put the code reader on it and it will come up with nothing.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start at random times. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure, but the vehicle was repaired with unknown parts. When the contact retrieved the vehicle, it was unable to start and was left at the dealer for six weeks. The…
Brakes
4 complaints · 14%The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that when applying the brakes, the vehicle would stop abruptly, causing the contact's body to be thrown forward toward the windshield. The dealer was notified of the failure but denied any assistance. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was…
Brake lights and cruise control do not work. Checked fuses and they were good. Likely due to faulty brake switch. There is a recall out for this issue but it does not cover the 2010 model.
Air bags
4 complaints · 14%The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on four occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,000. Updated 03/24/15…
The air bag warning light illuminated. This failure has occurred on multiple previous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.
Transmission
3 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: driveline, automatic transmission.
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: pressure monitoring and regulating systems, lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Colorado . The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the low air pressure warning light continuously illuminated. The tire pressure was checked and was accurate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing, they replaced one wheel sensor and…
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle shook. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that four out of six studs became detached. The vehicle was repaired, but the dealer did not replace the sixth stud. The failure recurred and caused the tire and…
Speed control
3 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: cruise control.
Brake lights and cruise control do not work. Checked fuses and they were good. Likely due to faulty brake switch. There is a recall out for this issue but it does not cover the 2010 model.
Brake lights and cruise control do not work. Checked fuses and they were good. Brake switch and electrical controller faulted required replacement.
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 10%The passlock feature on the truck engages frequently without cause making me sit and wait out the 10-minute delay. This is always inconvenient, especially at the gas station with long lines behind me. This problem has the potential for being a safety hazard. The internet has a passlock by-pass procedures but I'm…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Chevrolet Colorado recalls
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: If the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. During vehicle operation, this could obstruct the view of the driver and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: General motors will notify owners and instruct them to inspect their vehicle for the presence of a secondary hood latch. Dealers will replace the hood on any affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on january 17, 2013. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
Full defect summary
General motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 chevrolet colorado and gmc canyon vehicles manufactured from november 9, 2009, through august 28, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 113, "hood latch system." the hood may be missing the secondary hood latch.
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.
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 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (12 complaints, typically around 51,000 miles); engine (7 complaints); brakes (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 19, 2012 (doors and locks). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Chevrolet Colorado?
- It is 19th of 23 Colorado model years by number of complaints, with 29 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.