Known Recalls

Model year record

2005 Chevrolet Colorado

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 460 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.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system6873,100 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic4248,800 mi
Air bags27101,564 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch2439,000 mi
Exterior lighting2264,000 mi
Service brakes2065,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1341,600 mi
Power train1276,000 mi
Suspension1222,803 mi
Structure: body1198,000 mi
Unknown or other1195,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1166,845 mi
Suspension: front913,293 mi
Tires913,000 mi
Service brakes, electric860,000 mi
Engine794,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights711,350 mi
Fuel system, gasoline712,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip7435 mi
Parking brake614,200 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)64,200 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch51,000 mi
Seat belts565,879 mi
Air bags: frontal439,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages414,200 mi
Seat belts: front49,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt46,486 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system433,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system360,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine386,000 mi
Equipment354,099 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner348,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly312,890 mi
Power train: manual transmission3250 mi
Steering355,000 mi
Structure: frame and members3130,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control314,518 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor354,000 mi
Wheels357,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)2124,976 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe267,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system281,000 mi
Seats225,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum257,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders27,036 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments21,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1—
Air bags: side/window18,500 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline15,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system186,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control138,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility126,500 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch125,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump190,000 mi
Parking brake: driveline: hydraulic: actuator157,000 mi
Parking brake: driveline: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Power train: automatic transmission129,300 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift11,721 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft11,200 mi
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1152 mi
Seats: mid/rear assembly1—
Service brakes, air: antilock1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module153,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring118,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper125,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor114,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings111,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings110,446 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump110,000 mi
Structure153,000 mi
Structure: body: door1—
Structure: body: hood125,000 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars111,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar138,474 mi
Suspension: rear112,890 mi
Suspension: rear: springs112,890 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1—
Traction control system187,000 mi
Visibility/wiper145,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer1—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1175,000 mi
Visibility: windshield1575 mi

The 2004 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2006 model has about 1.5 times as many 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.