2011 Chevrolet Colorado problems
The Chevrolet Colorado (sharing mechanical commonality with the GMC Canyon), is a series of compact pickup trucks (mid-size since second generation) marketed by American automaker General Motors. They were introduced in 2004 to replace the Chevrolet S-10 and GMC S-15/Sonoma compact pickups. The Colorado is named after the U.S. state of Colorado, while the Canyon would be the deep chasm between cliffs.
First generation (2004)
The Chevrolet Colorado and its twin, the GMC Canyon were jointly designed by GM's North American operations, GM's Brazil operations, and Isuzu, which began selling its own version worldwide in 2002. In late 2005, Isuzu offered a version in North America called the Isuzu i-series. This North American model Isuzu shared North American powertrains, styling, and equipment with the Colorado/Canyon twins and differed from Isuzu's worldwide offering. All Chevrolet, GMC, and Isuzu versions worldwide are based on the GMT355, itself the basis for the GMT 345-based Hummer H3. Most vehicles for markets outside North America are manufactured at a GM plant in Rayong, Thailand. All North American-market vehicles were manufactured by Shreveport Operations.
The cooperation between GM and Isuzu to build a light-duty truck and offer it in North America returns to an original arrangement the two companies had in the 1970s with the Chevrolet LUV, a rebadged Isuzu Faster.
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Common 2011 Chevrolet Colorado problems
The Chevrolet Colorado, introduced in 2003, has been a popular mid-size pickup truck. However, like any vehicle, it has faced its share of issues across different model years. This article explores common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado, based on complaints from owners.
- Misfiring Engine: The 2011 Chevrolet Colorado has been reported to have engine misfiring issues, although this problem was more prevalent in earlier models such as 2004-2009. Worn-out valve seats, faulty spark plugs, or vacuum leaks can cause engine misfires, leading to the truck stalling intermittently.
- Power Steering Loss: The 2011 Chevrolet Colorado has had some instances of power steering loss. This issue is more pronounced in the 2015 model, where drivers have reported seeing the service power steering or StabiliTrak warning lights before losing control of their power steering. Low fluid levels, damaged belts, or faulty steering pumps are common causes of this problem.
- Faulty Fuel Level Sensor: Many Chevrolet Colorado owners, including those with 2011 models, have reported erratic and inaccurate readings with their fuel gauges. The main culprit is the malfunctioning fuel level sensor, which needs to be replaced to ensure accurate fuel gauge readings.
In conclusion, while the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is generally reliable, it has faced some common problems such as transmission issues, misfiring engines, power steering loss, and faulty fuel level sensors. These issues can lead to inconvenience, additional costs, and even potential danger on the road. Therefore, potential buyers should be aware of these problems and consider them when making a purchasing decision.
What is the most common problem with the Chevy Colorado?
Perhaps the most common issue found in the Chevy Colorado is the tendency for the engine to misfire (or backfire) — something that's been documented to impact models as old as 2004 and as new as 2016.
What years was bad Colorado?
The most common model years with major problems were 2006, 2009, and 2010. Each of those years had reports of between eight and 10 issues.
How many miles will a 2011 Colorado last?
We've revealed that a solid Chevy Colorado will last 200,000-300,000 with proper maintenance from the owner. Thus, high mileage for the Colorado is anything near or above 200,000 miles.
What year did the Chevy Colorado have transmission problems?
Quick Answer: 2015, 2016, 2018. The Chevy Colorado transmission problems appear most often in the 2015, 2016, and 2018 models. All others offer a much better transmission experience for drivers.
2011 Chevrolet Colorado car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Chevrolet Colorado problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Air bags problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Exterior lighting problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2011 Chevrolet Colorado vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
The NHTSA has received 41 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2011 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles.
2023-04-18
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-16
- VIN: 1GCJTDFE7B8
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The vehicle has an electronic issue where it does not recognize the original key to the car. It does not let you start the vehicle. There is a bad sensor in the ignition lock housing unit located where the key is inserted into the vehicle. This issue will nit let the driver start the car and the problem happens at random. For me it is 1 out of 20 times i try to start my vehicle it does not start due to this issue. This is a dangerous situation for me, as I live in a cold weather state in the US. I have been left stranded dozens of times because the car doesn’t recognize the key. If you search “chevy colorado passlock” hundreds of videos will come up, each video with thousands of views (from users like myself). GM charges hundreds to fix the issue. It is a well known issue with this vehicle. I fixed the issue myself. I replaced the faulty sensor and the issue is gone.
2022-03-03
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-07
- VIN: 1GCESCF95B8
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The drivers-side airbag indicator light remains on. The light warns that the airbag is not working. This is the third time it has happened, first at 89,000 miles, then at 111,000 miles, and now at 133,000 miles. Previous repairs were for broken wires in the wire harness to the extended cab rear door. Wiring in the harness for the airbag is related to the seat belt tensioner. This is a defect that was reported to NHTSA by several others, some of whom were injured in accidents. The repair is costly; the dealer charged around $400.
2021-07-10
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-01
- VIN: 1GCHTCFE3B8
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Frame is rusted through/broken in same spot on both sides. Bed of truck is flipping up and there is no gap left between the bed of the truck and the cab at the top but there is 1.5 inch gap at bottom of bed/cab. The truck only has 56,000 miles and I have only put 26,000 miles on it since I bought it in 2017.
2021-07-07
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-02
- VIN: 1GCJTDFPXB8
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Brake lights will not come on. There is no fuse and lights are new. Many people have reported this as a problem. Has something to do with some switch that the dealer must replace. I have driver nearly 2000 miles this month without any idea the brake lights were not working until I could not get the cruise control to work. After some research it was discovered the cruise control is associated with the switch
2021-03-08
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-14
- VIN: 1GCJTBF93B8
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: VEHICLE WAS PARKED, DRIVER HAD JUST SAT DOWN AND CLOSED THE DOOR. A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE SMELL OF GUNPOWDER FILLED THE CAB. DRIVER STEPPED OUT AND OPENED THE REAR DOOR WHICH HOLDS THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY. THE SEATBELT WAS FOUND TO BE THE SOURCE OF THE SMELL AND THE BELT WAS LOCKED UP TIGHT AND COULD NOT BE PULLED OUT. A NEW BELT ASSEMBLY WAS ORDERED THROUGH LOCAL DEALERSHIP AT A PRICE OF $261.35.
2020-09-01
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-01
- VIN: 1GCHTCFE0B8
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY NOT START. SOMETIMES THERE'S POWER BUT WON'T CRANK. SOMETIMES THERE IS NO POWER TO THE VEHICLE AT ALL. IT HAS BEEN TO NUMEROUS MECHANICS, INCLUDING THE DEALER, AND NO PROBLEMS CAN BE FOUND. THE VEHICLE IS UTTERLY UNRELIABLE.
2020-08-19
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-17
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GCHSDFEXB8
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 2011 CHEVY COLORADO. CONSUMER STATES THAT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT. *LD *JS
2020-05-17
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-05-16
- VIN: 1GCHTDFE6B8
- Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: ONE DAY MY VEHICLE STARTED GETTING A LITTLE SHAKE. SO I PULLED IN TO AN OLD WELDING SHOP I USED TO WORK AT. I ASKED MY OLD BOSS IF HE WOULD GET IN THE TRUCK, TO DO A LITTLE DIAGNOSTIC CHECK. BASICALLY GUESS WHAT COULD BE WRONG. HE SAID SOMETHING WASN'T RIGHT, AND TOLD ME TO JACK UP THE BACK OF THE TRUCK. BEFORE I EVEN DID, I NOTICED OIL ALL OVER THE SPARE TIRE. I THEN LOOK TO THE AXLE HOUSE GROUP, AND IT WAS BROKE IN HALF. HE HAS BEEN WORKING AS A MECHANIC FOR 30 PLUS YEARS. HE SAID, 'THAT IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE EVER SEEN ANYONE BREAK THERE HOUSE GROUP. MY TRUCK ALSO HAS A RECALL FOR THE REAR AXLE.
2020-02-12
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-14
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GCJTDFE0B8
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: VEHICLE HAS BEEN THROUGH 4 BRAKE CONTROL MODULES, THREE OF WERE BURNT OUT BY THE DEALER INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE. MY CASE IS NOT ISOLATED AS MANY MANY CHEVY OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE. THE LACK OF ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL IS A RECIPE FOR A SERIOUS ACCIDENT DUE TO A LACK OF CONTROL AND BRAKING ABILITY. I HAVE RECEIVED NOTHING BUT DENIALS OF WRONG DOING OR GENERAL INCOMPETENCE FROM GM. I HAVE A FRIEND EXPERIENCING THIS SAME PROBLEM ON A 2020 CHEVY SILVERADO. WHY DO WE HAVE TO WAIT FOR SOMEONE TO BECOME SERIOUS MAIMED OR WORSE CASE LOSE THEIR LIFE FOR GM TO DO THE RIGHT THING?
2019-10-25
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-01
- VIN: 1GCHTCFE8B8
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: I THINK THEY NEED CHECK FOR RECALLS ON IGNITION SWITCH FOR 2011 CHEVROLET COLORADO AND 2006-2008 HUMMER
2019-10-25
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-01
- VIN: 1GCHTCFE8B8
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: THEY NEED BE INVESTIGATION ON 2011 CHEVROLET COLORADO FOR IGNITION SWITCH AND ALSO ON 2006 HUMMER H3. BOTH VEHICLE WON'T START THEN 20 MIN LATER IT WILL START. HAD BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR CHECKED OUT AND NOTHING ELSE IS SHOWING UP.
2019-10-15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-15
- VIN: 1GCDSCFE7B8
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I HAVE AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH A 2011 CHEVROLET COLORADO TRUCK NOT STARTING ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. I HAVE WENT TO ONE DEALERSHIP THAT COULD NOT HELP ME AFTER AN ENTIRE DAY. I HAVE TALKED TO TWO OTHER DEALERSHIPS THAT COULD NOT HELP ME. I HAVE HAD AN INDEPENDENT SHOP TRY TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. THE TRUCK PERIODICALLY WILL NOT START AND THEN AFTER 15-30 MINUTES IT WILL JUST START. THE COMPUTER WILL NOT PICK UP ANYTHING. THE BATTERY IS GOOD. THE STARTER IS GOOD. THE ALTERNATOR IS GOOD. AFTER GOOGLING TO SEE WHAT OTHERS MIGHT SAY WHICH DID BRING UP ISSUES WITH CHEVROLET, GMC, AND HUMMER. ONE PERSON SAID IT WAS THE IGNITION SWITCH. WHEN I ASK ALL 3 DEALERSHIPS AND CHEVROLET CUSTOMER SERVICE THEY ALL TOLD ME I WAS WRONG. THAT SOMETHING ELSE WAS THE ISSUE AND I NEEDED TO FIGURE IT OUT. I AM NOT HAPPY.
2019-09-20
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-14
- VIN: 1GCESCF93B8
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NEWMAN CHEVROLET (262-421-4807, LOCATED AT 1181 WAUWATOSA RD, CEDARBURG, WI 53012) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED AND REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 54,000.
2019-07-01
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-01
- VIN: 1GCDSCFE1B8
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: PASSIVE LOCK SENSOR FAILS AND YOU HAVE TO SIT AND WAIT 10 MINUTES BEFORE TRYING TO RESTART FOR THE CAR TO START
2019-06-22
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-04
- VIN: 1GCDSCF90B8
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: MY VEHICLE AND MANY OTHERS AS WELL SUFFER FROM A INTERMITTENT PROBLEM OF THE PASS LOCK SECURITY SAFETY FEATURE. THERE ARE TIMES WHEN INSERTING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START BECAUSE THE PASS LOCK FAILS TO RECOGNIZE THE KEY. WHEN THIS HAPPENS A SECURITY LOCK INDICATOR ON THE DASH FLASHES. TO OVERCOME THIS THE IGNITION HAS TO BE PLACED IN THE 'OFF THE ON ' POSITION AND LET IT REMAIN SO FOR AT LEAST 10 MINUTES. AFTER SUCH TIME THE VEHICLE WILL STAR UNTIL A UNDETERMINED TIME THE DISCREPANCY OCCURS AGAIN. BESIDES MY VEHICLE I HAVE FOUND THIS CONDITION TO EXIST ON MANY OWNERS ON THIS TYPE AND OTHER GM MODELS AS WELL AND AS FAR AS I CAN TELL FROM 2006 AND ON. IT'S A INCONVENIENCE PLUS IF FOR SOME REASON THERE WAS A EMERGENCY OF SOME KIND THE OWNER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO START IT'S VEHICLE AND IT WOULD NOT KNOW WHEN OR WHERE IT'S IT IS A INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. SO YOU CAN BE ON STREET, ON A CURVE OFF THE HIGHWAY OR ANY AREA STATIONARY. THE CHEVROLET HIGH RESOLUTION TEAM IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND DOES NOT CONSIDER IT IMPORTANT ENOUGH TO ADDRESS THIS OTHER THAN HAVING THE IGNITION LOCK HOUSING REPLACED , IGNITION KEY REPLACED, AND HAVING NEW KEY PROGRAMMED . ALL ACCOMPLISHED AT MIAMI LAKES CHEVROLET IN MIAMI FL.
2019-01-31
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-13
- VIN: 1GCGTBF94B8
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO NORTHSTAR CHEVROLET (400 CENTER ROAD, CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065, (518) 371-5400) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING BELT STRETCHED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO START. A NEW STARTER WAS INSTALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND WAS UNABLE TO ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,306. *TT
2017-10-16
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-30
- VIN: 1GCDSCF93B8
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: IGNITION SWITCH FAULTY
2017-07-13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-07-01
- VIN: 1GCJTCFE4B8
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: INLINE IGNITION FUSE KEEPS BLOWING WHILE DRIVING. THE FIRST TWO TIMES WERE WHEN I WAS TURNING, TWO OTHER TIMES WERE WHEN IT WAS DRIVING ON A STATE HIGHWAY, ONE TIME AFTER IT JUST STARTED, AND ANOTHER AS I LEFT MY DRIVEWAY. AT TIMES THE TRUCK WILL START WHEN A FUSE IS REPLACED, AT TIMES IT TAKES MULTIPLE FUSE CHANGES TO GET ON THE ROAD. THIS RESULTS IN THE ENGINE TO STOP AND POWER STEERING TO FAIL. THERE IS NO PATTERN IN WHEN IT HAPPENS. IT HAS BEEN TO TWO DEALERSHIPS AND THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM, DUE TO THE TRUCK WORKING WHEN A NEW FUSE IS INSERTED AFTER THE TRUCK WAS TOWED IN.
2017-06-04
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-29
- VIN: 1GCJTDFEXB8
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: STARTED SMELLING RAW FUEL. THEN HAD A MASSIVE FUEL LEAK, SPRAYING RAW GASOLINE FROM THE FUEL TANK AREA. . FOUND THAT THE FUEL MODULE HAD RUSTED THROUGH. IF I HAD NOT STOPPED DRIVING THIS VEHICLE, THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A MASSIVE FIRE
2017-02-08
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-07-10
- VIN: 1GCESCF92B8
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT HAD DIFFICULTY STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE SECURITY LOCK WOULD ENGAGE AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES, THE VEHICLE STARTED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE FAILURE PERSISTED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE YEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS FINALLY TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STARTER SWITCH NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
2016-09-06
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-05-07
- VIN: 1GCJTDFE9B8
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR WIRING HARNESS WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER A SECOND TIME AND THE WIRING HARNESS WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,270.
2016-06-08
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-07
- VIN: 1GCJTCFE7B8
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE REAR DOOR ON THE EXTENDED CAB FAILS TO COMPLETELY LATCH ALLOWING THE DOOR TO MOVE IN AND OUT WHEN TRAVELING ON UNEVEN SURFACES.
2016-04-14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-12
- VIN: 1GCESCF96B8
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: BROKEN WIRES INSIDE DRIVERS REAR DOOR AFFECTING THE AIR BAG WARNING SYSTEM AND POSSIBLE OPERATION OF THE AIR BAG
2015-05-27
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-01-01
- VIN: 1GCHTDFE7B8
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT BOTH REAR TAIL LIGHTS HAD SLIGHTLY DETACHED BECAUSE THE SUPPORT BRACKETS WERE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN ADDITION, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TAIL LIGHT SLIGHTLY DETACHED AND THERE WAS CONDENSATION IN THE PARKING LAMPS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PARKING LAMPS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000.
2015-05-17
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-05-14
- VIN: 1GCJTBF95B8
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
- Summary: WHEN I STARTED MY TRUCK THE RED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ON STEADY. I WENT TO FIND OUT WHY THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON IT WAS FOR THE SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER. IT WAS IN A FAULT SITUATION. IT WAS GIVING 2 CODES FOR THIS BUT WAS NOT TOLD WHAT THEY WERE. UPON CLOSER EXAMINATION IT HAD 2 BROKEN WIRES INSIDE A RUBBER BOOT THAT LEADS FROM THE EXTENDED CAB REAR DOOR TO THE BODY. I WAS TOLD THIS IS VERY COMMON FOR EXTENDED CABS AS THE WIRING IS TO SHORT AND IS PINCHED WHEN THE REAR DOOR OPENS AND SHUTS. THE WIRES EVENTUALLY FAIL AND CAUSE THE AIR BAG SYSTEM TO GO INTO A FAULT SITUATION AND NO LONGER WORK. ALSO I WAS TOLD THAT THE OTHER WIRES IN THE RUBBER BOOT WILL ALSO EVENTUALLY FAIL INCLUDING THE SPEAKER WIRE AND INTERIOR LIGHT SENSOR WIRES. I WAS TOLD THIS IS AN EXTENDED CAB ISSUE NO OTHER MODELS SEEM TO DO THIS.
2011 Chevrolet Colorado recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado.
2012-12-19
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
- 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: 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.
2011-06-28
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
- Summary: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET COLORADO AND GMC CANYON PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.9 OR 3.7 LITER ENGINE AND A FOUR-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT," AND FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ADJUSTMENT CLIP THAT MAY NOT RETAIN THE SHIFT CABLE IN THE CORRECT POSITION. IF THE SHIFT CABLE IS NOT IN THE CORRECT POSITION, THE PRNDL SHIFT LEVER MAY NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT THE POSITION OF THE TRANSMISSION GEAR. THE DRIVER COULD MOVE THE SHIFTER TO "PARK" AND REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, BUT THE TRANSMISSION GEAR MAY NOT BE IN "PARK."
- Consequence: THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, AND THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY AS THE DRIVER OR OTHER OCCUPANTS EXIT THE VEHICLE OR HAVE EXITED, RESULTING IN THE POSSIBILITY OF THE VEHICLE STRIKING THEM OR SOMEONE AROUND THE VEHICLE, OR COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Remedy: GM DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ADJUSTMENT CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JULY 19, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
2011-05-06
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
- Summary: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET COLORADO AND GMC CANYON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 22, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 5, 2010. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE THE CONDITION IN WHICH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CRANK ARM NUT MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. WHEN THE WIPERS ARE OPERATED WITH A BUILD-UP OF SNOW OR ICE, OR IF THE WIPERS ARE OPERATED ON A DRY WINDSHIELD, THE NUT COULD LOOSEN. IF THERE IS SUFFICIENT LOOSENING OF THE NUT, THE WIPERS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE.
- Consequence: DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL SECURE THE WIPER MOTOR CRANK ARM NUT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MAY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 OR WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
2011-01-06
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
- Summary: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, COLORADO, EXPRESS, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC CANYON, SIERRA, SAVANA, YUKON AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE REAR AXLE CROSS PINS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND COULD FRACTURE AND BECOME DISPLACED WITHIN THE REAR AXLE. SHOULD THE PIN SHIFT OUT OF POSITION, IT COULD CREATE AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION AND CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO LOCK.
- Consequence: THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REAR AXLE CROSS PIN FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
2010-11-18
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: CHILD SEAT
- 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.
- 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 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.
Negative 2011 Chevrolet Colorado car reviews
Positive 2011 Chevrolet Colorado car reviews
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I'm so glad to hear that you're enjoying your vehicle! It sounds like you're really happy with the looks and interior, and that the V8 power is a big plus. It's great to hear that you haven't had any issues in your first year of ownership. Thanks for sharing your experience!
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Hi there! I just wanted to share that I bought this car brand new back in 2010. While the 2.9 engine may be a little small, I think it's great in every other way!
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It's great that the size is smaller, it makes it much more convenient!
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The 4 cylinder automatic transmission managed to tow my 3,500 lb boat for 600 miles while getting 15mpg. I did need to add extra leaf springs in the back to alleviate rear end sag, but overall the power and ride were satisfactory. I would rate it 4 out of 5.
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The 5 cylinder engine is both peppy and runs smoothly. This WT model is great for a truck, with its bare bones features like hand crank windows, manual adjust mirrors and seats. The only shortfall is that it lacks a box hitch, which should be standard on a work truck. Unfortunately, the options offered for this model didn't list the WT EXTENDED CAB 4WD 3.7L I5, which is what it is. But all in all, it's a little beast that will run for a long time.
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Mervin Ebert 2024-11-25
I hope this message finds you well! I wanted to share my experience with my truck, which I purchased back in February 2010 (although I was told it would arrive in 6-8 weeks, it actually arrived in 17 weeks). Overall, I really love the truck's styling and comfort. However, I have had a few issues with it, including having to replace the rear spring bushings, wiper transmission, wiper switch, and front windshield re-sealed. Unfortunately, I still have a
Santino Leannon 2024-11-19
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with my 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. While I loved the extended cab and low mileage when I purchased it, unfortunately, I did run into some issues with the electrical system. The radio would randomly come on and drain the battery, which was a bit frustrating. I took it to the Chevrolet dealership in Chanute, Kansas, but unfortunately, they were unable to fix the problem. After three weeks of trying to resolve the issue, I ultimately had to trade it in. Overall, it was a bit of a bummer, as I've never had a vehicle with this sort of problem before. I'm curious, have you had any similar experiences with vehicles that your dealerships couldn't fix?
Alphonso Shields 2024-05-10
I would not recommend purchasing this vehicle. While it may be suitable for short commutes without inclement weather, it can be difficult to hold a phone conversation due to the high level of interior noise. Additionally, the gas mileage is poor, only achieving 19mph with the inline 5cyl, and the ride can be rough with uncomfortable seats. It is worth noting that the vehicle was obtained at no cost, but the quality does not justify the high price. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why Chevy required a bail-out.
Bernie Beier 2024-04-01
Replacing a headlamp shouldn't be this difficult. I had a tough time trying to pull out the burnt out bulb and insert the new one, which left my arm scratched up and bloody. Unfortunately, the space is hard to reach, making it a frustrating experience. I'm not even sure if I got the new bulb seated in there correctly.