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2004 Chevrolet Colorado

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Colorado years

Owner complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado are substantially higher than the model-year median of 84.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

283 reports with mileage · 78 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 88 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 61 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Exterior Lighting. Review the 43 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

11 crash reports13 fire reports14 injury reports

Latches/locks/linkages complaints

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104,000 miles · Dec 31, 2011
Electrical SystemExterior LightingLatches/locks/linkages

INTERMITTENT NON WORKING POWER DOOR LOCKS WIPERS HEADLIGHTS AND WINDOWS! THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF THESE INCIDENTS POSTED ONLINE. THERE LOOKS TO BE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN REPAIRS WITH NO SOLUTION! *KB

NHTSA ODI #10441978

104,468 miles · Oct 12, 2011
Electrical SystemLatches/locks/linkages

I HAVE REPLACED THE MASTER SWITCH THAT CONTROLS THE LOCKS AND WINDOWS ONCE ALREADY. GOT A NEW SWITCH AND IT STILL DOESN'T WORK. I CALLED GM AND THEY SAID THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON MY TRUCK FOR THAT ISSUE. I CAN ONLY LOCK AND UNLOCK THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WITH THE INTERIOR PANEL OR THE REMOTE- THE REST OF THE DOORS DO NOT LOC…

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I HAVE REPLACED THE MASTER SWITCH THAT CONTROLS THE LOCKS AND WINDOWS ONCE ALREADY. GOT A NEW SWITCH AND IT STILL DOESN'T WORK. I CALLED GM AND THEY SAID THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON MY TRUCK FOR THAT ISSUE. I CAN ONLY LOCK AND UNLOCK THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WITH THE INTERIOR PANEL OR THE REMOTE- THE REST OF THE DOORS DO NOT LOCK/UNLOCK. *KB

NHTSA ODI #10429588

Mileage unknown · Oct 12, 2011
Electrical SystemLatches/locks/linkages

I NOTICED THAT WHEN USING THE REMOVE ONLY THE DRIVER'S DOOR WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK. I GO INTO THE TRUCK AND USED THE PANEL AND AGAIN ONLY THE DRIVER'S DOOR WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK. I PAID OUT OF POCKET TO REPLACE THE SWITCH INSIDE THE TRUCK ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR THAT CONTROLS THE WINDOWS AND THE LOCKING SYSTEM. IT WORKED FOR ABOUT 8…

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I NOTICED THAT WHEN USING THE REMOVE ONLY THE DRIVER'S DOOR WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK. I GO INTO THE TRUCK AND USED THE PANEL AND AGAIN ONLY THE DRIVER'S DOOR WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK. I PAID OUT OF POCKET TO REPLACE THE SWITCH INSIDE THE TRUCK ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR THAT CONTROLS THE WINDOWS AND THE LOCKING SYSTEM. IT WORKED FOR ABOUT 8 MONTHS AND IT HAS GONE OUT AGAIN. *KB

NHTSA ODI #10429586

66,000 miles · Oct 9, 2008
Electrical SystemLatches/locks/linkages

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING OFF AND ON CONTINUOUSLY FOR THE PAST SIX MONTHS, HOWEVER IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND IT WASN'T A BIG PROBLEM. RECENTLY, I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO UNLOCK MY TRUCK USING THE KEYLESS ENTRY AND WHEN I AM IN THE VEHICLE THE DOORS WILL NOT LOCK WITH THE LOCK/UNLOCK BUTTON ON THE DOOR. WHEN DRIVING, AFTER ACCE…

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MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING OFF AND ON CONTINUOUSLY FOR THE PAST SIX MONTHS, HOWEVER IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND IT WASN'T A BIG PROBLEM. RECENTLY, I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO UNLOCK MY TRUCK USING THE KEYLESS ENTRY AND WHEN I AM IN THE VEHICLE THE DOORS WILL NOT LOCK WITH THE LOCK/UNLOCK BUTTON ON THE DOOR. WHEN DRIVING, AFTER ACCELERATING OVER 20 MPH, THE DOORS USE TO LOCK THEMSELVES, BUT NOW THEY DO NOT. NORMALLY WHEN I PUT MY TRUCK IN PARK, ALL THE DOORS WILL AUTOMATICALLY UNLOCK. THIS HAS NOT BEEN HAPPENING. I AM SCARED TO KEEP ANYTHING IN MY TRUCK AND FEAR THAT THIS MIGHT CAUSE MORE SERIOUS PROBLEMS AND EXPENSES. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING WITH OTHER COLORADO'S? IT SEEMS LIKE SINCE I HAVE GOTTEN THIS VEHICLE IT HAS BEEN ONE PROBLEM AFTER ANOTHER AND I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN CHEVROLET. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10244953

Mileage unknown · Apr 4, 2007
Latches/locks/linkagesVisibility

UNEXPLAINED FAILURE OF WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCKS. DRIVER'S WINDOW WILL NOT GO DOWN. DOOR LOCKS ARE INOPERABLE. WILL NOT LOCK WITH THE REMOTE OR WITH INTERIOR BUTTON. CANNOT SECURE THE VEHICLE ONCE THIS HAPPENS. HAVE TAKEN IT TO BE SERVICED 10 TIMES ,AND THEY CANNOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. NO PARTS REPLACED BECAUSE IT IS WORKING W…

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UNEXPLAINED FAILURE OF WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCKS. DRIVER'S WINDOW WILL NOT GO DOWN. DOOR LOCKS ARE INOPERABLE. WILL NOT LOCK WITH THE REMOTE OR WITH INTERIOR BUTTON. CANNOT SECURE THE VEHICLE ONCE THIS HAPPENS. HAVE TAKEN IT TO BE SERVICED 10 TIMES ,AND THEY CANNOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. NO PARTS REPLACED BECAUSE IT IS WORKING WHEN TAKEN TO BE SERVICED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10186977

25,615 miles · Feb 20, 2006
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingExterior Lighting

ODI 10150645, ODI 10150645: 3RD RECURRING PROBLEM. CUSTOMER INVOICE: DRIVERS WINDOW INOPERATIVE, SCREWS BACKED OUT OF WINDOW MOTOR CAUSING IT TO BIND R & R WINDOW MOTOR AND REINSTALLED BOLTS. NOISE GONE AFTER REPAIRS. UPON ENGAGE DRIVER'S SIDE TURN SIGNAL, FAILURE TO OPERATE VISIBLE TURN INDICATION. DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT ALS…

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ODI 10150645, ODI 10150645: 3RD RECURRING PROBLEM. CUSTOMER INVOICE: DRIVERS WINDOW INOPERATIVE, SCREWS BACKED OUT OF WINDOW MOTOR CAUSING IT TO BIND R & R WINDOW MOTOR AND REINSTALLED BOLTS. NOISE GONE AFTER REPAIRS. UPON ENGAGE DRIVER'S SIDE TURN SIGNAL, FAILURE TO OPERATE VISIBLE TURN INDICATION. DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT ALSO INOPERABLE, BULB NOT WORKING. CUSTOMER INVOICE: DRIVER SIDE DAYTIME RUN LIGHT INOPERATIVE. LF TURN SIGNAL BULB BURNT OUT. REPLACED BULB UPON ENGAGING BRAKE SYSTEM, BRAKES EXHIBIT HIGH FREQUENCY SQUEAKING, MORE ON LEFT THAN RIGHT. EXTREME TIRE WEAR IS APPARENT ON THE INSIDES OF BOTH FRONT TIRES. CUSTOMER INVOICE: BRAKES NOISY AT STOPS ALL THE TIME. UNABLE TO VERIFY CUSTOMER CONCERN AT THIS TIME. VEHICLE HAS A LOT OF MUD UNDERNEATH. ENGAGING 4WD HIGH, VEHICLE BECAME STUCK IN 4WD. CONTINUED TO DRIVE VEHICLE IN CONDITION UNTIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT OPENED FOR THE WEEK. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE BECAME OPERATIONAL INTERMITTENTLY. CUSTOMER INVOICE: AXLE/DIFFERENTIAL, VEHICLE STUCK IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ONCE. UNABLE TO VERIFY CUSTOMER CONCERN AT THIS TIME. NO CODES & WORKING AS DESIGNED. ENGAGING A/C & HEATING OPERATION THE AC DIMINISHES BLOWER POWER AND BEGINS BLOWING SMOKE-LIKE COOLANT FROM DASH VENTS. DASHBOARD CONDENSATES EXTENSIVELY. CONDENSATION MUST BE WIPED DRY TO DETER INTERIOR DAMAGE. AFTER RUNNING A/C AT MAXIMUM POWER FOR 20 MINUTES OR LONGER, OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS DISCONTINUE UNTIL VEHICLE IS STARTED 'COLD'. CUSTOMER INVOICE: A/C CUTS OFF AND BLOWS SMOKE OUT OF VENTS ALL THE TIME. WHILE DRIVING. UNABLE TO VERIFY CUSTOMER CONCERN. CHECKED PRESSURES. ALL OK, WORKING AS DESIGNED. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10150646

13,742 miles · Feb 20, 2006
Electrical SystemLatches/locks/linkagesService Brakes, Air

RECURRING INCIDENCE OF FAILURE OF DRIVER SIDE WINDOW AND LOCK/UNLOCK BUTTONS ON BOTH DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR PAD INOPERABLE AT INDETERMINATE PERIODS OF TIME. ODI 10150643: RECURRING NARRATIVE COMPLAINT #1 DEALER RESPONSE; DEALER CUSTOMER COPY INVOICE: LEFT FRONT WINDOW INOP, WINDOW WORKS EVERYTIME, NEVER DUPLICAT…

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RECURRING INCIDENCE OF FAILURE OF DRIVER SIDE WINDOW AND LOCK/UNLOCK BUTTONS ON BOTH DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR PAD INOPERABLE AT INDETERMINATE PERIODS OF TIME. ODI 10150643: RECURRING NARRATIVE COMPLAINT #1 DEALER RESPONSE; DEALER CUSTOMER COPY INVOICE: LEFT FRONT WINDOW INOP, WINDOW WORKS EVERYTIME, NEVER DUPLICATED CUSTOMER COMPLAINT. DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT OPERATE WITH REMOTE LOCKS WORKING EVERYTIME. WE TRIED. NEVER DUPLICATED CUSTOMER COMPLAINT. CD PLAYER/RADIO POWER WILL SHUT ITSELF COMPLETELY OFF. UPON PUSHING POWER KNOB, AND SELECTING CD AUX BUTTON THE CD PLAYER WILL NOT PLAY, EJECT, OR LOAD 6-DISC CD PLAYER. DEALER CUSTOMER COPY INVOICE: SOMETIMES CD PLAYER WILL NOT TAKE OR EJECT CD. CD PLAYER NOT TAKING OR EJECTING CD. FOUND CALIBRATION FOR RADIO. RECALIBRATE RADIO WITH TECH 2. CD WORKING OK NOW. UPON ENGAGING ABS SYSTEM ON DANGEROUS ROAD CONDITIONS THE DRIVER MUST APPLY EXTREME PRESSURE ON BRAKE PEDAL. ABS SYSTEM ENGAGES WITH EXTREME VIBRATION AND NOISE, BRAKE PEDAL WILL BE ENGAGED TO THE FLOOR AND PEDAL WILL PUSH BACK WITH RESISTANT AND THEN FAILS TO RESPOND. RESULTING IN CAR TAKING LONGER TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND TIRES TO LOCK UP WITHOUT SHIFTING POWER TO ALTERNATE TIRE. DEALER CUSTOMER COPY INVOICE: WHEN YOU STOP REAL HARD FEELS LIKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR AND VEHICLE DOESN'T WANT TO STOP. TEST OPERATION OF BRAKES. OPERATING AS DESIGNED AT THIS TIME. ADVISE CUSTOMER OF ABS OPERATION NO PROBLEM FOUND WITH BRAKES. DRIVING ON IDEAL ROAD CONDITIONS AND/OR OFF ROAD CONDITIONS, BACK OF BED RATTLES AND LOUD RATTLING NOISE IS OBSERVED INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. DEALER CUSTOMER COPY INVOICE: BED OF TRUCK RATTLES. TEST DROVE FOUND TRAILER HITCH RATTLING. ALSO FRONT LICENSE BRACKET LOOSE AND MAKING A LOT OF NOISE. REMOVE BRACKET AND INSTALL BIGGER PUSH IN TABS. ADJUST HOOD, IT WAS A LITTLE LOOSE AND MAKING NOISE. LUBE HOOD LATCH ALSO. COURTSEY TRANSPORTATION-RENTAL- TOTAL INVOICE... 0.0. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10150645

Mileage unknown · Mar 2, 2005
Latches/locks/linkages

THE CONSUMER'S 2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A KEY LOCK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. *NM IF THE VEHICLE WAS LOCKED AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WAS BLOCKED, IT WOULD BECOME IMPOSSIBLE TO GET INTO THE PICK-UP. THERE WAS A KEY ENTRY ON THE TAIL GATE WHICH WAS OPENED AT ALL TIMES. *SC

NHTSA ODI #10113747

Mileage unknown · Feb 16, 2005
Latches/locks/linkages

THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO UN LOCK THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR. *JB PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CAN ONLY BE LOCKED AND UNLOCKED FROM THE INSIDE. *EH *JB

NHTSA ODI #10108816

1,224 miles · Dec 7, 2004
Latches/locks/linkages

THE DESIGN ON THE VEHICLE WAS POOR. CONSUMER WAS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY DOOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE. THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS AN INCONVENIENCE.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THT THE PASSENGER DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT IF THE AIRBAG WERE DEPLOYED MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN THE PASS…

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THE DESIGN ON THE VEHICLE WAS POOR. CONSUMER WAS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY DOOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE. THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS AN INCONVENIENCE.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THT THE PASSENGER DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT IF THE AIRBAG WERE DEPLOYED MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. *TC

NHTSA ODI #10099286

Official recalls

3

10V575000 · Child Seat

Nov 18, 2010

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 & remedy

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.

09V310000 · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch

Jul 29, 2009

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

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.

06V139000 · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch

Apr 27, 2006

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.

Consequence & remedy

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

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

2

RQ09001 · Brake Lamp Switch Malfunction

Opened Feb 25, 2009 · Closed Jul 30, 2009

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting; Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch

ON JULY 28,2009, GM INITIATED A REGIONAL RECALL CAMPAIGN ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004-2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO AND GMC CANYON VEHICLES AND MY2006-2008 ISUZU I-SERIES VEHICLES.THE STATES AND U.S. TERRITORIES INVOLVED ARE AL, AZ, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, NV, NM, PR, SC, TX, VI AND UT.A TOTAL OF 185,903 VEHICLES WILL BE RECALLED WITH 92,272 VEHICLES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THIS INVESTIGATION.IN ADDITION, A SPECIAL COVERAGE/EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAM WILL BE INITIATED FORVEHICLES REGISTERED IN ALL OTHER STATES. GM DETERMINED THAT BRAKE LAMP SWITCH FAILURES ARE MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN VEHICLES IN WHICH CUSTOMERS USED INTERIOR CLEANERS CONTAINING SILICON AND THAT RESIDE IN HOT GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS.BRAKE LAMP SWITCH CONTAMINATION FAILURE CAN CAUSE LOSS OF THE BRAKE LAMPS OR THE BRAKE LAMPS TO STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF REAR-END CRASHES.GM HAS REPORTED NO CRASHES OR INJURIES DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH.ODI INITIALLY REPORTED ONE CRASH INCIDENT, BUT LATER DOWNGRADED THE REPORT DUE TO THE ABSENCE OF ACTUAL PROPERTY DAMAGE OR COST INCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS LIGHTLY TAPPED FROM BEHIND AT LOW SPEED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED (SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN 09V0310).

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Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch

ON JULY 28,2009, GM INITIATED A REGIONAL RECALL CAMPAIGN ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004-2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO AND GMC CANYON VEHICLES AND MY2006-2008 ISUZU I-SERIES VEHICLES.THE STATES AND U.S. TERRITORIES INVOLVED ARE AL, AZ, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, NV, NM, PR, SC, TX, VI AND UT.A TOTAL OF 185,903 VEHICLES WILL BE RECALLED WITH 92,272 VEHICLES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THIS INVESTIGATION.IN ADDITION, A SPECIAL COVERAGE/EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAM WILL BE INITIATED FORVEHICLES REGISTERED IN ALL OTHER STATES. GM DETERMINED THAT BRAKE LAMP SWITCH FAILURES ARE MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN VEHICLES IN WHICH CUSTOMERS USED INTERIOR CLEANERS CONTAINING SILICON AND THAT RESIDE IN HOT GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS.BRAKE LAMP SWITCH CONTAMINATION FAILURE CAN CAUSE LOSS OF THE BRAKE LAMPS OR THE BRAKE LAMPS TO STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF REAR-END CRASHES.GM HAS REPORTED NO CRASHES OR INJURIES DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH.ODI INITIALLY REPORTED ONE CRASH INCIDENT, BUT LATER DOWNGRADED THE REPORT DUE TO THE ABSENCE OF ACTUAL PROPERTY DAMAGE OR COST INCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS LIGHTLY TAPPED FROM BEHIND AT LOW SPEED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED (SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN 09V0310).

Exterior Lighting

ON JULY 28,2009, GM INITIATED A REGIONAL RECALL CAMPAIGN ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004-2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO AND GMC CANYON VEHICLES AND MY2006-2008 ISUZU I-SERIES VEHICLES.THE STATES AND U.S. TERRITORIES INVOLVED ARE AL, AZ, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, NV, NM, PR, SC, TX, VI AND UT.A TOTAL OF 185,903 VEHICLES WILL BE RECALLED WITH 92,272 VEHICLES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THIS INVESTIGATION.IN ADDITION, A SPECIAL COVERAGE/EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAM WILL BE INITIATED FORVEHICLES REGISTERED IN ALL OTHER STATES. GM DETERMINED THAT BRAKE LAMP SWITCH FAILURES ARE MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN VEHICLES IN WHICH CUSTOMERS USED INTERIOR CLEANERS CONTAINING SILICON AND THAT RESIDE IN HOT GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS.BRAKE LAMP SWITCH CONTAMINATION FAILURE CAN CAUSE LOSS OF THE BRAKE LAMPS OR THE BRAKE LAMPS TO STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF REAR-END CRASHES.GM HAS REPORTED NO CRASHES OR INJURIES DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH.ODI INITIALLY REPORTED ONE CRASH INCIDENT, BUT LATER DOWNGRADED THE REPORT DUE TO THE ABSENCE OF ACTUAL PROPERTY DAMAGE OR COST INCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS LIGHTLY TAPPED FROM BEHIND AT LOW SPEED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED (SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN 09V0310).

PE04076 · Inadvertent Front Airbag Deployment

Opened Nov 10, 2004 · Closed Mar 14, 2005

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags; Air Bags:frontal

ALL REPORTS INDICATE INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT DURING IGNITION START-UP (KEY-ON) AND WITH THE VEHICLE NOT IN MOTION.REPORTED INJURIES WERE MINOR AND CONSIST OF SKIN ABRASION AND BRUISES.THE INCIDENT DATES RANGED FROM JULY THROUGH NOVEMBER 2004.ODI HAS RECEIVED NO ADDITIONAL REPORTS SINCE OPENING THIS INVESTIGATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.

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Air Bags:frontal

ALL REPORTS INDICATE INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT DURING IGNITION START-UP (KEY-ON) AND WITH THE VEHICLE NOT IN MOTION.REPORTED INJURIES WERE MINOR AND CONSIST OF SKIN ABRASION AND BRUISES.THE INCIDENT DATES RANGED FROM JULY THROUGH NOVEMBER 2004.ODI HAS RECEIVED NO ADDITIONAL REPORTS SINCE OPENING THIS INVESTIGATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.

Air Bags

ALL REPORTS INDICATE INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT DURING IGNITION START-UP (KEY-ON) AND WITH THE VEHICLE NOT IN MOTION.REPORTED INJURIES WERE MINOR AND CONSIST OF SKIN ABRASION AND BRUISES.THE INCIDENT DATES RANGED FROM JULY THROUGH NOVEMBER 2004.ODI HAS RECEIVED NO ADDITIONAL REPORTS SINCE OPENING THIS INVESTIGATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.