2008 Model Year

Chevrolet Colorado

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
81
Recalls
0
Crashes
6
Severe
17

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Structure
Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for a service appointment, the co...

Suspension
Aug 2022

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. Upon inspection of his vehicle, the contact discovered a hole in his vehicle's subframe. The contact then...

Structure
Apr 2022

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that her son informed her that the frame was corroded. The dealer was made aware of the...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
Nov 2020

THE ELECTRIC INGNITION SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING ON THIS AND A MILLION TRUCKS IN THE COUNTRY PLEASE FIX THIS 10 MINUTE WAITING TIME TO START

WHEELS
Jun 2020

THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON BECAUSE OF TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR. THE SEAL AROUND WINDSHIELD IS LEAKING CAUSING WATER TO PILE UP IN DRIVER SIDE FLOOR. TALKED T...

Structure
Apr 2020

FRAME IS RUSTING HAVE HOLES IN FRAME LEFT HAND SIDE BEHIND FRONT WHEEL CAN SEE ALL THE WAY THRU FRAME SUPPORT THAT HOLDS SPARE TIRE IS COMPLETELY RUST...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 2019

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. ALL BRAKE LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING; NO LONGER ILLUMINATE WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS PRESSED. THIS INCLUDES THE TOP LAMP...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Fire
Oct 2019

THE PASS LOCK SYSTEM WILL NOT LET THE TRUCK START HAS LEFT ME STRANDED MANY TIMES. HEATER BLOWER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING ON 1, 2, & 3 SETTINGS. BLOWER...

Electrical System
Aug 2019

THE PASS LOCK SYSTEM WILL NOT LET THE TRUCK START, I HAVE HAD THIS SAME COMPLAINT/PROBLEM FOR MANY YEARS, HAVE HAD IN MANY SHOPS FOR SAME ISSUE, YES E...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER Fire
Jul 2019

I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE ROAD AND SMOKE BEGAN TO FILL MY CABIN. THE SMOKE WAS STRONGER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE VENTS. SHORTLY AFTER FLAMES BEGAN TO APP...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2008 Chevrolet Colorado has 81 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Electrical System. 6 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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