Model year record

2004 Chevrolet Colorado

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 503 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V575000

Child seat

Component: Child seat
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 192,676
Reported to NHTSA: 2010-11-18
Owners notified: 2010-12-14

Defect description

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.

Safety 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 RESTRAINT.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V310000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component: Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 185,903
Reported to NHTSA: 2009-07-29
Owners notified: 2010-08-02

Defect description

GM IS RECALLING 185,903 MODEL YEAR 2004-2009 COLORADO, GMC MODEL YEAR 2009-2004 CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006 I-280, I-350, MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 I-290, AND I-370, PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, PUERTO RICO, SOUTH CAROLINA, TEXAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS AND UTAH. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A BRAKE LAMP SWITCH THAT MAY NOT WORK AS DESIGNED DUE TO CONTAMINATION IN THE SWITCH.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SIMULTANEOUS LOSS OF ALL BRAKE LAMPS OR CAUSE ALL OF THE BRAKE LAMPS TO STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY. BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD FAIL TO WARN OTHERS OF THE DRIVER'S INTENTIONS AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS AS SPECIFIED IN THE RECALL BULLETIN FREE OF CHARGE. GM ANTICIPATES THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE BY JUNE 2010. A SPECIAL COVERAGE FOR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN ALL OTHER STATES WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE SAME TIME FRAME. IN THE INTERIM, OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE CAN OBTAIN A FREE REPAIR, HOWEVER THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO RETURN WHEN THE NEW DESIGN PART BECOMES AVAILABLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V139000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component: Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 404,733
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-04-27
Owners notified: 2006-12-05

Defect description

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS MAY EXPERIENCE THE PERMANENT LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP FUNCTION OR BRAKE LAMPS THAT ARE ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES. THE CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP (CHMSL) IS AFFECTED IN BOTH INSTANCES. ALSO, IF EQUIPPED, THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE. ANY TRAILER BRAKE LAMPS WHICH ARE CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE LAMP WIRING WILL MIMIC THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE LAMPS WHEN EITHER CONDITION OCCURS.

Safety risk

A FOLLOWING DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHEN THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED, AND A REAR-END CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system	80	77,000 mi
Structure: body	40	128,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch	25	41,000 mi
Air bags	23	107,166 mi
Unknown or other	22	87,000 mi
Suspension	21	96,800 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	18	54,470 mi
Exterior lighting	15	60,000 mi
Service brakes	15	60,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	12	19,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	11	32,000 mi
Structure	10	55,000 mi
Tires	10	19,500 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	8	159 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	8	6,902 mi
Suspension: front	8	5,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	8	25,615 mi
Engine	7	85,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	7	66,000 mi
Power train	7	105,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	7	44,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	7	42,400 mi
Engine and engine cooling	6	45,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	6	25,530 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	5	300 mi
Steering	5	998 mi
Tires: tread/belt	5	1,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	4	22,300 mi
Structure: body: door	4	6,843 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	4	115,000 mi
Tires: sidewall	4	1,500 mi
Visibility	4	44,250 mi
Air bags: frontal	3	600 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	3	23,600 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	3	62,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights	3	59,892 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	3	82,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages	3	20 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	3	4,000 mi
Wheels	3	998 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	2	7,823 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	2	21,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery	2	8,100 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal	2	15,395 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit	2	25,615 mi
Seats	2	998 mi
Structure: body: tailgate	2	200 mi
Structure: frame and members	2	118,000 mi
Suspension: front: hub	2	40,880 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	2	2,040 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor	2	111,234 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	2	59,892 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	1	27,125 mi
Air bags: on-off switch assembly	1	7,000 mi
Air bags: side/window	1	5,000 mi
Child seat	1	7,000 mi
Electrical system: horn	1	59,892 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module	1	—
Electrical system: starter assembly: relay	1	12,120 mi
Electrical system: wiring	1	49,495 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings	1	46,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	1	27,125 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	1	23,282 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	1	65,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility	1	96,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	1	104,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights	1	36,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	860 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors	1	46,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	860 mi
Parking brake	1	63,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift	1	16,400 mi
Power train: axle assembly	1	19,500 mi
Power train: driveline	1	—
Seat belts	1	143,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor	1	5,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module	1	13,742 mi
Service brakes, electric	1	29,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring	1	43,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	1	40,000 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut	1	—
Suspension: front: shock absorber	1	19,500 mi
Suspension: rear	1	183,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: leaf	1	31,413 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	1	998 mi
Traction control system	1	62,000 mi
Trailer hitches	1	13,742 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element	1	79,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices	1	2,100 mi

The 2005 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.