2006 Model Year

Chevrolet Colorado

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
236
Recalls
1
Crashes
6
Severe
12

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

06V139000 Apr 2006

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 2025

The high mounted stop lights and the cruise control do not work. A recall for this was issued (NHTSA 06V13900 and NHTSA 09V310000) but when I enter my...

Electrical System
Aug 2024

rear brake lights flash or sometimes don't come on while pressing the brake pedal. while driving at night dash cluster goes black cant see speedometer...

SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,STRUCTURE
Mar 2023

Rear leaf spring mounts and frame rusting through causing a safety hazard. Chevrolet doesn't offer a repair part nor does the aftermarket. The inter...

Engine
Jun 2022

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle starte...

Structure
Sep 2021

The contact called on behalf of a customer looking to purchase a 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that he is a certified mechanic. While pe...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEATS
Apr 2021

WILL NOT START,TO HOT TO START!!!!!

Air Bags
Dec 2020

ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH MY HUSBAND PULLED THE TRUCK INTO THE DRIVEWAY GOT OUT OF THE TRUCK WENT INTO THE GARAGE AND HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND. CAME OU...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE Fire
Oct 2020

FIRE IN THE ENGINE WIRING, FUSE BOX,BATTERY STORE PARKING LOT PARKED ENGINE OFF GMC TOOK TRUCK SAID IT WASN'T A FACTORY ISSUE NO INFORMATION WAS GIVE...

Electrical System
Oct 2020

THIS CAR HAS AN INHERANT PROBLEM WITH IT IGNITION SAFTY MODULE.KNOW AS PASS LOCK SECURITY. THIS KEEP MY CAR FROM STARTING. IT AN ISSUE THAT 100,000...

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
Sep 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2006 Chevrolet Colorado has 236 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Electrical System. 6 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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