NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Electrical System complaints
45 reportsClear category filter29,000 miles · Mar 11, 2015
Electrical System
ANTI-THEFT LOCKS UP ENGINE SOMETIMES TWICE A DAY. MUST WAIT 15 MINUTES FOR ANTI-THEFT TO TIMEOUT FOR VEHICLE TO START. I'VE HAD NUMEROUS VISITS TO MECHANICS, LOCKSMITHS, TRUCK TOWED. GM DEALER TELLS ME THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM. I SEE THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AMONG OTHER 2007 CHEVY COLORADO OWNERS. I HAVE EMAILE…
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ANTI-THEFT LOCKS UP ENGINE SOMETIMES TWICE A DAY. MUST WAIT 15 MINUTES FOR ANTI-THEFT TO TIMEOUT FOR VEHICLE TO START. I'VE HAD NUMEROUS VISITS TO MECHANICS, LOCKSMITHS, TRUCK TOWED. GM DEALER TELLS ME THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM. I SEE THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AMONG OTHER 2007 CHEVY COLORADO OWNERS. I HAVE EMAILED GM WITH A COMPLAINT AND THEY NEVER RESPONDED. VERY FRUSTRATED! I HAVE BEEN A LOYAL CHEVY OWNER MY WHOLE LIFE. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHEVY AGAIN. UNFORTUNATELY I'M NOT WEALTHY AND CAN'T JUST REPLACE THIS DISASTER OF A VEHICLE. LET'S HOPE I'M NEVER IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION WHERE MY VEHICLE NOT STARTING CAUSES DETRIMENTAL RESULTS. SHAME SHAME SHAME ON YOU CHEVY FOR YOUR UTTER LACK OF RESPONSIBILITY TO FIX A KNOWN PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10693626
60,000 miles · Jan 8, 2015
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASS LOCK ANTI THEFT SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE STARTED. THE IGNITION KEY WAS REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASS LOCK ANTI THEFT SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE STARTED. THE IGNITION KEY WAS REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
NHTSA ODI #10670992
100,000 miles · Nov 17, 2014
Electrical SystemEngine
PASSLOCK ISSUES ONGOING FOR OVER A YEAR..PROBABLY CLOSER TO A YEAR AND A HALF. VEHICLE WILL NOT START AND THINKS BEING STOLEN. PASSLOCK SHUTS DOWN COMPUTER. 10 MINUTE WAIT FOR COMPUTER. SOMETIMES IT TAKES 1, 2, 3, OR 4 TIMES WAITING FOR 10 MINUTES! WITH SMALL CHILDREN IT IS NOT FUN WAITING!! TWICE IN THIS TIME WE WERE ON O…
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
NHTSA ODI #10658642
96,000 miles · Oct 7, 2014
Electrical System
THE VEHICLE WON'T START, THEN WILL START LIKE TEN TO TWENTY MINUTES LATER. FIRST IT TURNS OVER AND MAKES THE SOUND LIKE YOU STARTED IT WHILE IT WAS RUNNING THEN IT TRIES TO START ON ITS OWN, BUT CAN'T! IT TURNS OVER FINE LIKE IT WILL START AFTER THAT BUT CAN'T START. BATTERY SEEMS TO BE FINE, JUST WON'T IGNITE THE ENGINE. TH…
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THE VEHICLE WON'T START, THEN WILL START LIKE TEN TO TWENTY MINUTES LATER. FIRST IT TURNS OVER AND MAKES THE SOUND LIKE YOU STARTED IT WHILE IT WAS RUNNING THEN IT TRIES TO START ON ITS OWN, BUT CAN'T! IT TURNS OVER FINE LIKE IT WILL START AFTER THAT BUT CAN'T START. BATTERY SEEMS TO BE FINE, JUST WON'T IGNITE THE ENGINE. THIS HAPPENED TWO DAYS IN A ROW. I CAN'T PLAN AROUND THIS. MY KIDS ARE GETTING TO SCHOOL LATE! I DON'T WANT TO GET STUCK SOMEWHERE I'M NOT SAFE EITHER! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10641994
54,000 miles · Aug 25, 2014
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000.
NHTSA ODI #10628238
2,500 miles · Jul 16, 2014
Electrical System
ONCE EVERY MONTH OR SO THE TRUCK WILL NOT START. MAKES NO DIFFERENCE IF THE TRUCK HAS BEEN IN THE GARAGE ALL NIGHT OR SHUT OFF FOR 10 MINUTES. THE LOCK INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE DASH FLASHES. AFTER WAITING FOR 15 MIN. THE TRUCK WILL START. I AM USING THE SAME KEY HAD TWO DEALER (OLD GLENWAY CHEV.) AND ANDY'S CHEV. SEVERAL TIMES …
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ONCE EVERY MONTH OR SO THE TRUCK WILL NOT START. MAKES NO DIFFERENCE IF THE TRUCK HAS BEEN IN THE GARAGE ALL NIGHT OR SHUT OFF FOR 10 MINUTES. THE LOCK INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE DASH FLASHES. AFTER WAITING FOR 15 MIN. THE TRUCK WILL START. I AM USING THE SAME KEY HAD TWO DEALER (OLD GLENWAY CHEV.) AND ANDY'S CHEV. SEVERAL TIMES HOWEVER THEY COULD FIND NO PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10611106
72,000 miles · Apr 7, 2014
Electrical System
OFTEN MY TRUCK WILL NOT START UP, I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED AND I AM TOLD THE BATTERY AND CABLES ARE FINE.. SO I AM GUESSING IT COULD BE THE STARTER (IGNITION) SWITCH.. IS MY TYPE OF TRUCK ON THE RECALL LIST? THIS HAPPENS QUITE OFTEN AND IT HAPPENS AT A VERY INCONVENIENT TIME. MAYBE YOU CAN TELL ME WHAT IS WRONG AND WHAT TO DO TO G…
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OFTEN MY TRUCK WILL NOT START UP, I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED AND I AM TOLD THE BATTERY AND CABLES ARE FINE.. SO I AM GUESSING IT COULD BE THE STARTER (IGNITION) SWITCH.. IS MY TYPE OF TRUCK ON THE RECALL LIST? THIS HAPPENS QUITE OFTEN AND IT HAPPENS AT A VERY INCONVENIENT TIME. MAYBE YOU CAN TELL ME WHAT IS WRONG AND WHAT TO DO TO GET IT FIXED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10577900
85,000 miles · Mar 6, 2014
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION FAILED AND HE WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION FAILED AND HE WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 135,000. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10567695
25,000 miles · Feb 28, 2014
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 31,313.
NHTSA ODI #10566431
148,000 miles · Feb 26, 2014
Electrical System
TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION FAILED AND HE WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ALSO STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING DUE TO THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACT…
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TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION FAILED AND HE WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ALSO STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING DUE TO THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V047000 (ELECTRICAL IGNITION). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 148,000. RK
NHTSA ODI #10565939
Official recalls
3Nov 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.
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.
Aug 11, 2006
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INCOMPLETE TIRE RIM DESIGNATION ON THE CERTIFICATION/TIRE LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR EDGE. IN ADDITION, THE LABEL MAY ALSO BE MISSING THE TIRE LOAD RATING ON THE LABEL. ALTHOUGH THIS INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD, IF A TIRE OF A LESSER LOAD RATING IS INSTALLED, THE TIRE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SUSTAIN THE LOADS ENCOUNTERED DURING USE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF A CUSTOMER REPLACES A WHEEL AND ONLY RELIES ON THE RIM SIZE DESIGNATION THAT IS INDICATED ON THE LABEL, A WHEEL THAT IS OF A DIFFERENT RIM CONTOUR DESIGNATION MAY BE INSTALLED. IT MAY BE DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO MOUNT THE TIRE ON A WHEEL WITH THE WRONG CONTOUR. IF THE TIRE IS MOUNTED ON THE WHEEL WITH THE WRONG CONTOUR, THE WHEEL AND TIRE MAY NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: A LABEL THAT WILL CORRECT THE LABEL ORIGINALLY INSTALLED WILL BE MAILED TO CONSUMERS ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL. THE RECALL BEGAON ON NOVEMBER 7, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2239, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, AND GMC TRUCKS AT 1-866-996-9463.
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