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CarComplaints.com Notes: The Chevy Colorado is mechanically identical to the GMC Canyon.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
65,568 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2007 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Comments

problem #12

Sep 302022

Colorado

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

There is a recall for my year of Colorado but not my vin. The recall is for 04-09 Colorado trucks for a defective brake light switch. Defective switch=no brake lights. My 2007 Colorado brake light switch is defective, therefore I have no brake lights. The switch has been tested and found to be defective, but a search of my vin shows no recalls. It's obvious that my vehicle and likely many more vehicles are effected than what are covered under this recall.

- Madrid, IA, USA

problem #11

Sep 152018

Colorado

  • 77,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the brake lamps on the vehicle were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the bulbs; however, the failure persisted. Billy navarre GMC (located at 3690 gerstner memorial dr, lake charles, la 70607, (337) 513-4378) was contacted. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09V310000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

- Lake Charles, LA, USA

problem #10

Apr 012017

Colorado

  • 150,000 miles
Vehicle was taken in to replace recalled brake light switch. However, there still is no brake lights. All fuses have been checked. This is widespread known problem that should not fall on the owner to pay hundreds to the dealership just to diagnose the problem.

- Columbus, GA, USA

problem #9

Feb 282017

Colorado

  • 190,430 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I started my truck and could not get it out of park then brake lights and cruise control do not work.

- Vernal, UT, USA

problem #8

Jul 052016

Colorado

  • 100,400 miles
Brake lights and cruise control have always worked. Tuesday on the way to work brake lights stopped, cruise control stopped. I purchased truck brand new while living in al, it was built in Louisiana and shipped from ga. I asked dealer to search for recalls, but nothing. Had brake switch replaced at $195. Every state I've registered vehicle in al, AZ and mn license bureau had problem finding VIN in system.

- Monticello, MN, USA

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problem #7

Oct 272013

Colorado 4WD 5-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 74,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the cruise control system malfunctioned while driving 45 mph. In addition, the brake lights remained illuminated while driving. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number 09V310000 (exterior lighting) and called the manufacture regarding the recall. The manufacture stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 74,000. Updated 02/11/2014 the consumer purchased a brake lights switch, and replaced it. Updatd 02/12/14

- Buffalo, NY, USA

problem #6

Sep 102012

Colorado 4-cyl

  • 87,697 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I was involved in a rear impact crash due to the brake lights failing to illuminate. I had the brake lamps switch of my 2007 Chevrolet Colorado extended cab replaced per the manufacturer recall that was issued in 2010. However, the replacement that the dealership installed failed, causing the driver behind me to be unaware of my intention to stop, which caused that driver to crash in to the rear end of my vehicle. This issue was supposed to be corrected by the recall, but GM is obviously still using faulty parts. My accident did not result in injury or fatality, but other drivers may not be so lucky.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

problem #5

Jun 152009

Colorado

  • miles
I got a recall notice for my truck, the brake lights won't work in the taillight system. The brake light above the back window works. When I called about this I was told the recall was over my vehicle was not one of the recalled vehicles, all my other lights work it is only my brake lights that don't work. I feel like this is part of the recall. What should I do. They say Arkansas is not part of the recall.

- Sheridan , AR, USA

problem #4

Mar 152010

Colorado

  • 66,787 miles
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 work was done, but was not covered under any recall and owed them 70+ dollars. I brought a copy of the recall in and still was informed that no search recall had been issued. Anyone taking their vehicle in for this issue needs to know that GMC is not fixing for free of charge.

- Olla, LA, USA

problem #3

Aug 012008

Colorado

  • 18,500 miles
On my 2007 Chevrolet Colorado, the headlamps, brake lights, reverse lights, and fuses will burn out at random. In roughly 6 week time, the dealership replaced 5 to 6 bulbs. I brought my vehicle to the dealership 4 times before I contacted Chevrolet and they stated their is a underlying problem that is causing all these incident and that the engineers are working on it. They could not tell me when the problem be resolved. All they advised me is too keep contact with the dealership for updates. This problem is disabling my break lights, running lamps, headlamps every 5-6 days. I obtained a GM engineering bulletin document id:1980024 (assuming not supposed to be leaked to the public) which states they have been aware of the problem since at least June 4, 2007 and there still are not any resolutions. When I addressed the legal issues (violating laws about vehicle equipment) and potential accidents (due to decreased visibility of my vehicle due to inoperative lights), they replied that they do not deal with "what if" scenarios. I have severely limited my driving at night, and the amount of service department trips are causing significant financial hardships due to missed work.

- Hammond, LA, USA

problem #2

Jun 262008

Colorado

  • 22,000 miles
On several occasions the right headlamp has blown out. We have four 2007 Colorados in our fleet and all have the same problem. These vehicles only have approximately 20,000 to 30,000 miles on them and the headlamps have been replaced four to five times in each vehicle.

- Waverly, VA, USA

problem #1

Apr 102007

Colorado

  • miles
2007 Chevrolet Colorado with multiple safety problems. Consumer stated that after the vehicle was purchased it was taken back for these repairs. Front driver side door latch, hood latch, brake cable repositioned, and check engine light. The consumer stated 3 days after purchasing the vehicle, there was a problem with the driver's side front door hinge. The nuts were not tightened to the main body frame, there was a rattling noise coming from the engine, but the problem was never diagnosed, the front passenger side headlight cover had to be replaced, which the dealer stated the seal was missing, the rotors were warped and the brake pads were glazed and last, the transmission would shift harder than normal.

- Houston, TX, USA

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