IllustrationBLOWER FAN WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. FINALLY STOPPED WORKING ON SETTINGS 1,2 AND 3, WILL ONLY WORK ON SETTING 4. REPLACED RESISTER 1ST FROM DEALER, THE CLIMATE SWITCH PANEL. FINALLY THE FAN WOULDN'T RUN @ ALL, TOOK TO LOCAL MECHANIC REPLACED WIRING HARNESS & FAN MOTOR. TOOK ABOUT A YEAR TO GET TRUCK FULLY REPAIRED. *TR
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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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
790–25K
5025–50K
3950–75K
4575–100K
49100–150K
21150K+
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
What owners actually said
361 reportsBLOWER FAN WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. OCASSIONAL SMELL OF BURNT WIRES. FINALLY STOPPED WORKING ON SETTINGS 1,2 AND 3, WILL ONLY WORK ON SETTING 4. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM ON THE CHEVY COLORADOS THAT GM WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD GROWLING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHILE TRAVELING OVER 30 MPH. THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHEN THE GROWLING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE HUB FAILED AND WOULD COST OVER $700 TO REPAIR. HER VIN WAS N…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD GROWLING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHILE TRAVELING OVER 30 MPH. THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHEN THE GROWLING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE HUB FAILED AND WOULD COST OVER $700 TO REPAIR. HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V139000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH). THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 40,880. UPDATED 02/24/09. *LJ THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE BRAKE SENSORS WERE BAD. UPDATED 02/05/09. *JB
I HAVE A 2004 COLORADO, 4 WHEEL DRIVE, 4 DOOR. 32,000 MILES. DEC 2005 I NOTICED THAT THE INSIDE OF MY FRONT TIRES WERE WORN. I CHECKED THE BACK AND THEY WERE WORN TOO. I HAD JUST HAD THE TRUCK INSPECTED IN SEPT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND HE GAVE ME A SPEECH ON HOW TO DRIVE MY TRUCK. I REPLACED ALL 4 TIRES IN MAY 2006. THEN AGA…
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I HAVE A 2004 COLORADO, 4 WHEEL DRIVE, 4 DOOR. 32,000 MILES. DEC 2005 I NOTICED THAT THE INSIDE OF MY FRONT TIRES WERE WORN. I CHECKED THE BACK AND THEY WERE WORN TOO. I HAD JUST HAD THE TRUCK INSPECTED IN SEPT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND HE GAVE ME A SPEECH ON HOW TO DRIVE MY TRUCK. I REPLACED ALL 4 TIRES IN MAY 2006. THEN AGAIN IN SEPT 2007 AND I NEED NEW AGAIN JAN 2009. SAME PROBLEM AND THE FRONT END WON'T STAY IN ALIGNMENT. THEY KEEP TELLING ME THERE'S NOTHING WRONG. WHEN YOUR FRONT END GOES OUT OF ALIGNMENT A MONTH AFTER IT'S PUT IN THERE'S A PROBLEM! *TR
FOR THE PAST YEAR MY 2004 COLORADO HAS INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO START WHEN IGNITION KEY IS FIRST TURNED TO START POSITION. BY TURNING THE KEY OFF AND THAN ON AGAIN IT WILL START. IT DOES THIS ONCE IN WHILE, BUT ALWAYS SEEMS TO START THE SECOND OR THIRD TURN OF THE KEY TO THE START POSITION. TWICE OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS IT WOULD…
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FOR THE PAST YEAR MY 2004 COLORADO HAS INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO START WHEN IGNITION KEY IS FIRST TURNED TO START POSITION. BY TURNING THE KEY OFF AND THAN ON AGAIN IT WILL START. IT DOES THIS ONCE IN WHILE, BUT ALWAYS SEEMS TO START THE SECOND OR THIRD TURN OF THE KEY TO THE START POSITION. TWICE OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS IT WOULDN'T START AT ALL AND I HAD TO LET IT SIT FOR TEN MINUTES OR SO, THAN TRY AGAIN, AT WHICH TIME IT STARTED. I BELIEVE THE PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY THE PASS LOCK SECURITY SYSTEM. BECAUSE ITS OUT OF WARRANTY I HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING ABOUT IT. *TR
I HAVE A 2004 CHEVY COLORADO CREW CAB 4X4 WITH THE Z71 OFF ROAD PACKAGE. I RAN OVER A STICK ABOUT 3/4" TO 1-1/2" IN DIA. AND IT BROKE THE FUEL LINE (THAT IS PVC NOT METAL). I THINK GM SHOULD LOOK AT THIS MORE CLOSELY AS IT IS A MAJOR HAZARD ON THE ROAD. I NOTIFIED GM ON MONDAY 12-01-2008 AND THEY SAID THAT, COULD NOT HAVE HAPP…
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I HAVE A 2004 CHEVY COLORADO CREW CAB 4X4 WITH THE Z71 OFF ROAD PACKAGE. I RAN OVER A STICK ABOUT 3/4" TO 1-1/2" IN DIA. AND IT BROKE THE FUEL LINE (THAT IS PVC NOT METAL). I THINK GM SHOULD LOOK AT THIS MORE CLOSELY AS IT IS A MAJOR HAZARD ON THE ROAD. I NOTIFIED GM ON MONDAY 12-01-2008 AND THEY SAID THAT, COULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. WELL IT DID HAPPEN AND IF IT HAPPENED TO ME I AM SURE IT HAS BEFORE AND WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW I SHOULD PROCEED WITH THIS MAJOR ROAD SAFETY HAZARD. THANK YOU, RANDY SCHMIDT *TR
VEHICLE SOMETIMES WILL NOT START. ONCE IT HAPPENS, LET SIT FOR 10 MINUTES AND IT WILL THEN START. TAKEN TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT IS THE PASSLOCK (SECURITY) SYSTEM. CHECKED INTERNET, SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH NEWER GM VEHICLES. *TR
NO CRASHES OR INJURIES YET. MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT THE ABS WHEEL SENSOR ON MY 2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO 4X4 LS Z71. IT IS NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. AFTER I START THE TRUCK THE ABS LIGHT WILL COME ON WITH A TONE PLUS A MESSAGE IN THE D.I.C. "ABS FAULT". I HAVE DISCUSSED THIS PROBLEM WITH MY LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER. THEY HAVE INFORME…
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NO CRASHES OR INJURIES YET. MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT THE ABS WHEEL SENSOR ON MY 2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO 4X4 LS Z71. IT IS NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. AFTER I START THE TRUCK THE ABS LIGHT WILL COME ON WITH A TONE PLUS A MESSAGE IN THE D.I.C. "ABS FAULT". I HAVE DISCUSSED THIS PROBLEM WITH MY LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER. THEY HAVE INFORMED ME THAT MY ABS WHEEL SENSOR IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. AS FAR AS I CAN TELL THAT MEANS THAT MY ABS BRAKES (SAFETY FEATURE) IS NOT WORKING. MY TRUCK IS UP FOR INSPECTION IN FEBRUARY 2009. I'M PRETTY SURE THAT IT WILL NOT PASS BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. MY TRUCK HAS LESS THEN 44,000 MILES AS OF TODAY. I ASKED MY LOCAL DEALER ON A ROUGH ESTIMATE ON FIXING THE PROBLEM. THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT WOULD BE IN THE $700-$800 RANGE. YES, MY WARRANTY IS UP. BUT I FEEL THAT THIS PROBLEM IS MORE OF A SAFETY ISSUE. THE ABS IS A SAFETY FEATURE ON ALL NEWER VEHICLES TODAY. I COULD NOT PURCHASE THIS TRUCK WITHOUT THIS FEATURE. THEREFORE SENSE I DID NOT HAVE THE OPTION TO PURCHASE THE TRUCK WITHOUT ABS. I FEEL THAT GENERAL MOTORS SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
BLOWER MOTOR ON A/C QUIT WORKING ON TRUCK ON SPEEDS 1,2,3 STILL WORKS ON 4, CHECKED ON THE INTERNET AND THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE RESISTOR MODULE THAT CONTROLS THE SPEED OF THE BLOWER. SPOKE TO GM DEALER,AND HE ADVISED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE MODULE OVERHEATING AND CAUSING THE PLUG TO MELT AND CAUSE THE RESISTOR PACK TO BECO…
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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 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
Official recalls
310V575000 · 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
2RQ09001 · 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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
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.