2009 Chevrolet Colorado

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Recalls

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• Child Seat

  Nov 2010 · #10V575000

  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.

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  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.

  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.

  Fix: 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 [phone removed], GMC AT [phone removed], ISUZU AT [phone removed] OR VISIT GM'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

• Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

  Jul 2009 · #09V310000

  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.

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  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.

  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.

  Fix: 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 [phone removed], GMC AT [phone removed], ISUZU AT [phone removed] OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

• Fuel System, Gasoline

  May 2009 · #09V154000

  GM IS RECALLING 27,188 MY 2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE HYBRID, ESCALADE ESV, AND ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, TAHOE HYBRID, AND COLORADO; AND GMC YUKON, YUKON HYBRID, YUKON XL, AND CANYON VEHICLES.

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  GM IS RECALLING 27,188 MY 2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE HYBRID, ESCALADE ESV, AND ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, TAHOE HYBRID, AND COLORADO; AND GMC YUKON, YUKON HYBRID, YUKON XL, AND CANYON VEHICLES. THE FUEL SYSTEM CONTROL MODULES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH AN ADHESIVE SEPARATION OF THE ROOM TEMPERATURE VULCANIZING (RTV) SEAL BETWEEN THE SEAL AND THE HOUSING MAY ALLOW WATER TO SEEP INTO THE MODULE.

  Risk: WATER IN THE MODULE COULD CAUSE A SHORT OR OPEN CIRCUIT, ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP, SETTING OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES OR THE ENGINE MAY BE HARD TO START, MAY NOT START OR MAY STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

  Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT [phone removed], CHEVROLET AT [phone removed] AND GMC AT [phone removed] OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

Owner complaints by area

Reports owners filed with NHTSA. They aren't verified, and one complaint can mention more than one area. Tap an area to read the most recent ones.

• Electrical System36

  3 involved a fire

  • Filed Jul 2023 · Also filed under Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System

    Vehicle caught fire and lost everything

  • Filed Jan 2021

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE ANTI-THEFT SECURITY LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND VEHICLE DECELERATED AND LOSS MOTIVE POWER. THE VEHICLE COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STOPPED. AFTER 20 MINUTES THE ANTI-THEFT FEATURE WAS RESET AND THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER JOHN ELWAY CHEVROLET LOCATED AT 5200 S. BROADWAY, INGLEWOOD, CO 80113 AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.

  • Filed Aug 2020

    HAS SOME KIND OF SECURTY MALFUNCTION THAT WONT LET ME START TRUCK FO 9 MINUTES

  • Filed Sep 2018

    COMPLETE SHUTDOWN OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. OCCURRED WHILE MOVING AT 50 MPH ON A STATE HIGHWAY AND OCCURRED 2 MORE TIMES WITHIN LAST 48 HOURS WHILE STATIONARY AND TRYING TO START THE TRUCK. I HEAR A CLICKING SOUND FROM BEHIND THE LEFT END OF THE DASHBOARD.

  • Filed Jun 2018 · Also filed under Service Brakes

    DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR A TSB - 09V310000 - CONCERNING A FAILED / MALFUNCTIONING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE RECALL WAS EXPIRED. *JS *JS *TR THE CONSUMER STATED THE RECALL WAS NOT PERFORMED BECAUSE THE CONSUMER DOES NOT RESIDE IN LOUISANA OR GEORGIA. *TR *JS

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• Engine10

  2 involved a fire

  • Filed Jul 2023 · Also filed under Electrical System, Fuel/Propulsion System

    Vehicle caught fire and lost everything

  • Filed Jul 2019

    RUBBER HOOD WEATHER STRIP AT REAR OF HOOD CLOSURE AREA DETACHED, DROPPED DOWN FROM INSUFFICIENT RETENTION CLIP DESIGN, ATOP OF DRIVER SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CATALYST, AND CAUGHT FIRE. FIRE GREW QUICKLY AND TRAVELED UP VERTICAL LAYING WEATHER STRIP, MELTED THROUGH PLASTIC PCV HOSES AND CONVOLUTE OVER PRESSURIZED FUEL LINE SOFT FLEX HOSE PORTION. WAS ABLE TO SMELL BURNING, SEE SMOKE, OPEN HOOD, AND EXTINGUISH FIRE WITH PORTABLE EXTINGUISHER BEFORE FIRE PENETRATED PRESSURIZED FUEL FLEX HOSE AREA. ALL OF THIS HAPPENED AFTER PULLING UP TO MY WORKPLACE. THIS IS A STOCK VEHICLE KEPT IN EXCELLENT MAINTENANCE WITH NO MODIFICATIONS. I KEPT THE WEATHER STRIP AND RETENTION CLIPS AS PROOF.

  • Filed Dec 2016 · Also filed under Electrical System

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT START AFTER TURNING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MUST REMAIN PARKED FOR TEN MINUTES IN ORDER TO BECOME OPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT INITIALLY BELIEVED THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A DEAD BATTERY. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BATTERY, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.

  • Filed Jul 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING AND TOOK APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION OR STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

  • Filed Feb 2015 · Also filed under Fuel/Propulsion System

    THE 2009 MODEL CHEVROLET COLORADO WILL NOT START WHEN I TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE INCIDENT DATE AND MILEAGE MAY NOT BE CORRECT, HOWEVER WHEN I FIRST BEGAN EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM, I WOULD ALWAYS CALL ON-STAR AND THEY WOULD RUN A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK WHILE THE CAR WASN'T OPERATING PROPERLY. THE DIAGNOSTIC WOULD ALWAYS COME BACK " NORMAL". I LEARNED THAT IF I WAITED 5-9 MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WOULD START AS IF NOTHING WERE WRONG. THE " NO-START " HAS BECOME MORE FREQUENT. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH GM RECENTLY CONCERNING THE "NO START" PROBLEM AND AN "AIR BAG" SENSOR LIGHT THAT HAS RECURRED AFTER THE FIRST DEALERSHIP "SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED" AND CHARGED ALMOST $300 ( THE BILLING STATEMENT READ " RESET SENSORS" AND THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO ELABORATE ON THE TYPE OF SENSORS THAT WERE "RESET" ). GM MADE ARRANGEMENTS FOR A SECOND DEALERSHIP TO LOOK AT THE "AIR BAG" ISSUE, BUT REFUSED TO ADDRESS THE "NO-START" ISSUE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT- BELT PRETENSIONER WAS REPLACED FOR $303. THE REPAIRMAN RELATED THE PRETENSIONER TO THE "AIR BAG" SENSOR LIGHT. I INQUIRED ABOUT REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS AND RECALLS ON THE 2009 COLORADO AND WAS RUDELY INFORMED THAT REIMBURSEMENTS WOULD BE" DENIED". AFTER GIVING TWO SCENARIOS OF ME BEING IN AN INJURY AND FATAL ACCIDENT RELATED TO THE "NO-START" ISSUE, I WAS TOLD BY THE GM REPRESENTATIVE THAT "WE WILL DEAL WITH IT, THEN!". I ASKED IF THERE HAD BEEN ANY RECALLS FOR IGNITION SWITCHES ON GM PRODUCTS AND WAS TOLD "YES, BUT THERE WAS NO OPEN RECALL ON MY PARTICULAR VEHICLE" . I RESEARCHED RECALLS ON THE 2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO AND DISCOVERED A FUEL SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE RECALL DATED MAY 6, 2009 BEFORE I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE IN JULY 2009 (NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 09V-154), AND THE PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL BULLETIN NO. 08411 INCLUDES VIN NUMBERS 98104802 THROUGH 98123134. MY VIN NUMBER, IS INCLUDED IN THIS RANGE. PLEASE HELP ! *TR

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• Fuel/Propulsion System9

  1 involved a fire

  • Filed Jul 2023 · Also filed under Electrical System, Engine

    Vehicle caught fire and lost everything

  • Filed Dec 2019

    TRUCK INTERMITTENTLY LOSES POWER WHEN PRESSING GAS PEDDLE CAUSING BUCKING, STALLING THEN WILL SUDDENLY RUNS FINE AGAIN CAUSING RAPID ACCELERATION CREATING EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS DRIVING. APPEARS TO BE THE FUEL SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE BECAUSE IT OCCURS IN DAMP, RAIN WEATHER. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER THE FUEL SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED AS PER RECALL BEFORE PURCHASE. IN ADDITION, THE THROTTLE BODY WAS ALSO REPLACED AS PART OF ANOTHER RECALL FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE SAME INTERMITTENT PROBLEM STILL EXIST BUT GM IS UNABLE TO REPAIR THIS VEHICLE AFTER NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS AND MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS.

  • Filed Dec 2019

    FUEL PUMP LINE CORROSION ON FUEL PUMP MODULE FAILED CAUSING MAJOR FUEL LEAKAGE AND EXTREME FIRE HAZARD DUE TO FUEL LEAKAGE IN ADDITION TO PERMEATING INSIDE OF VEHICLE WITH TOXIC GAS FUMES.GM REFUSED ANY RECALL.

  • Filed Mar 2019

    ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS IN MOTION ON PUBLIC STREETS OR ROADS NOW I HAVE BEEN DRIVING ALONG AND WENT TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE GAS PEDAL KEPT GOING DOWN UNTIL THE PEDAL STUCK WIDE OPEN AND STUCK FULLY ACCELERATED. I HAVE MANAGED TO AVOID DISASTER BUT THIS IS ALARMING THAT THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM THAT I SEE A LOT ABOUT ON THE INTERNET CHAT ROOMS WITH THIS MODEL OF CHEVROLET!!

  • Filed Feb 2018

    I HAD MY FUEL SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE REPLACED ON MY 2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO ON 04/17/2017. FOR SOME REASON MY VEHICLE ISN'T COVERED IN THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS WATER IN THE MODULE WHICH CAUSED MY ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON AND MY VEHICLE NOT TO START, WHICH IS THE EXACT CONSEQUENCE DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL.

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• Air Bags6

  1 involved a crash

  • Filed Jun 2023

    The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.

  • Filed Nov 2015

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AIR BAG WIRE HARNESS TRAVELED THROUGH THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR HINGE AND, WITH EXCESSIVE USAGE OF THE DOOR, THE WIRES FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE AIR BAG INDICATOR TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

  • Filed Oct 2015

    THE WIRING HARNESS THAT PASSES THROUGH THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE DOOR OF MY EXTENDED CAB HAS FAILED TWICE NOW. THE FIRST TIME OCCURRED AT 45K AND MOST RECENTLY AT 54K MILES. BOTH INSTANCES CAUSE THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO COME ON AS A RESULT OF A BROKEN WIRE IN THE HARNESS (GM PART # 20806141).

  • Filed Oct 2015 · Also filed under Electrical System, Fuel/Propulsion System

    THE TRUCK IS STILL EXPERIENCING "NO-STARTS". I HAVE BEEN IN CORRESPONDENCE WITH GM TO TRY TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE FOR QUITE SOME TIME, NOW. I PURCHASED MY TRUCK FROM VAN CHEVROLET IN CARROLLTON, TEXAS ON JULY 27, 2009. I WAS NOT AWARE OF A RECALL ON THE FUEL SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE( RECALL #08411 BEGINNING MAY 18, 2009), NOR WAS I INFORMED OF IT BY THE DEALERSHIP. SMART CHEVROLET OF WHITE HALL (FORMERLY OF PINE BLUFF) CLAIMED TO HAVE REPAIRED IT IN 2011, HOWEVER I HAVE HAD EVEN MORE ISSUES SINCE THEN. SMART CLAIMED TO HAVE REPLACED A BRAKE LAMP SWITCH, A CLUTCH SAFETY SWITCH, REPAIRED A BROKEN WIRE IN THE LEFT DOOR JAM AREA, REPLACED A BATTERY (MY COST), WITHOUT MY PERMISSION TO DO SO, RESET SENSORS WHICH THEY REFUSED TO EXPLAIN THE TYPE OF SENSORS THEY RESET (MY COST), RESET OIL LIFE SENSOR, (NO RECORD OF OIL CHANGE) AND I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE HEADLAMP TWICE MYSELF. SMART BLAMED THE "NO-STARTS" ON MY LOCKING GAS CAP AND THE FLOOR MATS, AND ON MY LAST VISIT TO THEIR DEALERSHIP, REFUSED TO WITNESS (FOR GM) THE" NO-START" IN THEIR PARKING LOT. TWO OTHER DEALERSHIPS HAVE TAKEN A LOOK AT THE TRUCK AND I PAID FOR REPAIRS OF A SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER ( CAUSE OF AIRBAG LIGHT), AND HAVE BEEN REFUSED AN INVOICE AND TO BE CHARGED TO SHOW THE REPAIR OF THE BROKEN WIRE IN THE SAME DOOR JAM (SMART SUPPOSED TO HAVE REPAIRED). THIS DEALERSHIP ADMITTED WITNESSING THE "NO-START" THEN CHANGED THEIR STORY AFTER SPEAKING WITH GM. THE LAST DEALERSHIP, AFTER TALKING TO GM, TRIED TO ALSO SAY THAT THE "NO-START" WAS DUE TO THE FLOOR MAT. I EXPERIENCED "NO-STARTS" BEFORE I HAD THE LOCKING- GAS CAP(MADE SPECIFICALLY FOR THE 2009 COLORADO TRUCK) OR MY TRUCK FLOOR MATS. GM OFFERED A SUBSCRIPTION TO ON-STAR AND A $2,000.00 LOYALTY VOUCHER TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF A NEW CHEVY VEHICLE IN THEIR WORDS "TO SATISFY ME" (JOKE, RIGHT !) THE KEY IS TURNED IN THE IGNITION, THE CAR DOES NOT CRANK.

  • Filed Feb 2015

    AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON, I HAVE NOT SCHEDULE SERVICE WITH THE DEALER BUT I AM GOING TO DO IT THIS WEEK, ARE THERE ANY RECALLS ON IT? *TR

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• Unknown or Other6

  • Filed Sep 2019

    VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. UNABLE TO START FOR APPROX. 10 MINUTES. SECURITY PASSCODE ISSUE

  • Filed Nov 2018

    SECURITY PASSCODE ISSUE 2009 CHEVY COLORADO. AT TIMES IT WILL NOT START AND THEN IT WILL TAKE 10 MINUTES FOR IT TO COME BACK ON. ALL THE LIGHTS WORK IN THE CAR AND LOCK SYMBOL FLASHES. THE BATTERY IS NOT DEAD AND I CAN'T DO ANYTHING TO RESTART IT BESIDES WAIT THE TEN MINUTES FOR IT TO RESET. NOT ONLY FOR MYSELF BUT FOR MY CHILDREN THIS IS NOT SAFE. I SHOULD BE ABLE TO RELY ON MY VEHICLE TO START EVERY TIME I TURN THE KEY. NOT SURE IF ITS PASSLOCK SYSTEM OR IGNITION.

  • Filed Mar 2018 · Also filed under Electrical System, Exterior Lighting

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING SHUT OFF. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED BEFORE OR DURING THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,000.

  • Filed Nov 2017

    FROM TIME TO TIME TRUCK WILL NOT CRANK. DASH LIGHTS UP WITH A BLINKING LOCK FLASHING. IF YOU WAIT 10 MINUTES WILL START. HAVE HAD IT AT CHEVROLET DEALER AND 3 OTHER REPAIR SHOPS SPENT $600 NEVER FIXED. HAD 50000 MILES ON IT. OTHERWISE RUNS GREAT

  • Filed Oct 2017

    MY ORIGINAL COMPLAINT NUMBER IS 10967682. THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP ON THE COMPLAINT I FILED EARLIER WITH THE COLORADO NOT STARTING. I HAVE TIME NOW BECAUSE I MISSED ANOTHER DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT BECAUSE THE TRUCK WON'T START. I HAVE NARROWED THE PROBLEM DOWN TO THE TRUCK'S V-PASS OR PASSLOCK SECURITY SYSTEM. ONCE AGAIN, I HAVE TO WAIT AT 10 MINUTE INTERVALS FOR THE TRUCK TO START. ALL THE DASH LIGHTS COME ON BUT THE TRUCK WON'T CRANK. SOMETIMES IT REQUIRES A 10 MINUTE WAIT, SOMETIMES A 20 MINUTE WAIT, SOMETIMES A 30 MINUTE WAIT. ALL THE DEALER CAN SAY IS TO BRING IT IN AND THEY WILL LOOK AT IT. I HAVE ALREADY BEEN THERE, DONE THAT. NO FIX TO DATE HAS SOLVED THE PROBLEM. I WOULD TRADE THIS TRUCK IN, BUT I WOULD FEEL GUILTY PASSING THIS PROBLEM ONTO ANOTHER PERSON

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• Structure3

  • Filed Nov 2023

    The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while the vehicle was being serviced, the mechanic became aware that the entire subframe was extremely rusted and notified the contact. Additionally, the leaf spring on the driver’s side was also extremely rusted. The subframe was not replaced, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

  • Filed Sep 2022

    The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the sun visor fell down obstructing the driver’s view. Additionally, the contact stated that the frame was not properly aligned which caused loud wind noise to enter the cabin which interfered with hearing sirens or horns honking. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.

  • Filed Jun 2021 · Also filed under Suspension

    The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact had taken his vehicle for state inspection and was informed by an inspector that there was significant corrosion on the main undercarriage suspension. The contact was informed by the inspector that due to the severity of the corrosion, the vehicle could no longer be driven. The vehicle failed the inspection. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.

• Exterior Lighting3

  • Filed Mar 2018 · Also filed under Electrical System, Unknown or Other

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING SHUT OFF. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED BEFORE OR DURING THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,000.

  • Filed Aug 2014 · Also filed under Electrical System, Service Brakes

    TRAVELING ON A DARK COLD NIGHT WHEN VEHICLE CODED SERVICE ENGINE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL CAME ON WE HAD NO HEADLIGHTS BRAKES LIGHTS NO WIPERS NO HEAT OR AIR AND UNABLE TO UNLOCK DOORS. WE WERE FORTUNATE THAT WE GIT OFF THE SIDE IF ROAD BEFORE ANY COLLISON. WE WERE UNABLE TO GET ANYTHING TO COME BACK ON FOR A FEW MINUTES. WE ACTUALLY HAD TO SHUT OFF VEHICLE AND RESTART THAT WORKED UNTIL WE COULD GET HOME. NO ONE CM TELL US WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE TRUCK. NOW IT IS NOT RUNNING AND UNABLE TO DRIVE IT. NOT VERY PLEASED WITH THIS TRUCK. WE BOUGHT IT NEW IN 2009. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM GM SHOULD HAVE TO FIX. I STILL CAN'T FIND A RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE. *TR

  • Filed Jun 2014

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V310000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHORTLY AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED THE FAILURE SPECIFIED ON THE RECALL NOTIFICATION RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIRS ON THREE DIFFERRENT OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

• Fuel System3

  • Filed Feb 2015 · Also filed under Gasoline

    MY VEHICLE BROKE DOWN DUE TO KNOWN GM RECALL NO. 08411 (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V154000.) AFTER PAYING OUT OF POCKET TO HAVE IT TOWED INTO THE LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER, THEY REFUSED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR AS STATED IN THE REMEDY. REPORT RECEIPT DATE: MAY 06, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V154000 COMPONENT(S): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ALL PRODUCTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RECALL EXPAND DETAILS CLOSE 10 ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS CLOSE MANUFACTURER: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. SUMMARY: GM IS RECALLING 27,188 MY 2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE HYBRID, ESCALADE ESV, AND ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, TAHOE HYBRID, AND COLORADO; AND GMC YUKON, YUKON HYBRID, YUKON XL, AND CANYON VEHICLES. THE FUEL SYSTEM CONTROL MODULES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH AN ADHESIVE SEPARATION OF THE ROOM TEMPERATURE VULCANIZING (RTV) SEAL BETWEEN THE SEAL AND THE HOUSING MAY ALLOW WATER TO SEEP INTO THE MODULE. CONSEQUENCE: WATER IN THE MODULE COULD CAUSE A SHORT OR OPEN CIRCUIT, ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP, SETTING OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES OR THE ENGINE MAY BE HARD TO START, MAY NOT START OR MAY STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. REMEDY: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT [phone removed], CHEVROLET AT [phone removed] AND GMC AT [phone removed] OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM. NOTES: GM RECALL NO. 08411. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT [phone removed] (TTY [phone removed]), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . *TR

  • Filed Aug 2014 · Also filed under Gasoline

    FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE SENT A CODE INDICATING AN OPEN CIRCUIT. GM HAS A RECALL BUT OF COURSE MINE IS NOT PART OF IT. THE ENGINE WOULD STALL WITHOUT NOTICE. COST $320 TO FIX. *TR

  • Filed Jul 2011 · Also filed under Gasoline

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK WHEN THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV AND JERK SLIGHTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN SHUT OFF AND THE CONTACT COULD SMELL A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A RODENT CHEWED THROUGH THE PLASTIC FUEL LINES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.

• Gasoline3

  • Filed Feb 2015 · Also filed under Fuel System

    MY VEHICLE BROKE DOWN DUE TO KNOWN GM RECALL NO. 08411 (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V154000.) AFTER PAYING OUT OF POCKET TO HAVE IT TOWED INTO THE LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER, THEY REFUSED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR AS STATED IN THE REMEDY. REPORT RECEIPT DATE: MAY 06, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V154000 COMPONENT(S): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ALL PRODUCTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RECALL EXPAND DETAILS CLOSE 10 ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS CLOSE MANUFACTURER: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. SUMMARY: GM IS RECALLING 27,188 MY 2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE HYBRID, ESCALADE ESV, AND ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, TAHOE HYBRID, AND COLORADO; AND GMC YUKON, YUKON HYBRID, YUKON XL, AND CANYON VEHICLES. THE FUEL SYSTEM CONTROL MODULES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH AN ADHESIVE SEPARATION OF THE ROOM TEMPERATURE VULCANIZING (RTV) SEAL BETWEEN THE SEAL AND THE HOUSING MAY ALLOW WATER TO SEEP INTO THE MODULE. CONSEQUENCE: WATER IN THE MODULE COULD CAUSE A SHORT OR OPEN CIRCUIT, ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP, SETTING OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES OR THE ENGINE MAY BE HARD TO START, MAY NOT START OR MAY STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. REMEDY: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT [phone removed], CHEVROLET AT [phone removed] AND GMC AT [phone removed] OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM. NOTES: GM RECALL NO. 08411. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT [phone removed] (TTY [phone removed]), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . *TR

  • Filed Aug 2014 · Also filed under Fuel System

    FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE SENT A CODE INDICATING AN OPEN CIRCUIT. GM HAS A RECALL BUT OF COURSE MINE IS NOT PART OF IT. THE ENGINE WOULD STALL WITHOUT NOTICE. COST $320 TO FIX. *TR

  • Filed Jul 2011 · Also filed under Fuel System

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK WHEN THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV AND JERK SLIGHTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN SHUT OFF AND THE CONTACT COULD SMELL A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A RODENT CHEWED THROUGH THE PLASTIC FUEL LINES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.

• Suspension2

  • Filed Oct 2023

    Frame has rusted to the point it is dangerous to drive looking at available date this is a problem on most model Colorado and canyon mine is so bad I will not drive it and it looks like most of them are the same. I do not know satitics but I am sure there have been many injury’s or death. These results are all related to road salt.

  • Filed Jun 2021 · Also filed under Structure

    The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact had taken his vehicle for state inspection and was informed by an inspector that there was significant corrosion on the main undercarriage suspension. The contact was informed by the inspector that due to the severity of the corrosion, the vehicle could no longer be driven. The vehicle failed the inspection. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.

• Service Brakes2

  • Filed Jun 2018 · Also filed under Electrical System

    DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR A TSB - 09V310000 - CONCERNING A FAILED / MALFUNCTIONING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE RECALL WAS EXPIRED. *JS *JS *TR THE CONSUMER STATED THE RECALL WAS NOT PERFORMED BECAUSE THE CONSUMER DOES NOT RESIDE IN LOUISANA OR GEORGIA. *TR *JS

  • Filed Aug 2014 · Also filed under Electrical System, Exterior Lighting

    TRAVELING ON A DARK COLD NIGHT WHEN VEHICLE CODED SERVICE ENGINE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL CAME ON WE HAD NO HEADLIGHTS BRAKES LIGHTS NO WIPERS NO HEAT OR AIR AND UNABLE TO UNLOCK DOORS. WE WERE FORTUNATE THAT WE GIT OFF THE SIDE IF ROAD BEFORE ANY COLLISON. WE WERE UNABLE TO GET ANYTHING TO COME BACK ON FOR A FEW MINUTES. WE ACTUALLY HAD TO SHUT OFF VEHICLE AND RESTART THAT WORKED UNTIL WE COULD GET HOME. NO ONE CM TELL US WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE TRUCK. NOW IT IS NOT RUNNING AND UNABLE TO DRIVE IT. NOT VERY PLEASED WITH THIS TRUCK. WE BOUGHT IT NEW IN 2009. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM GM SHOULD HAVE TO FIX. I STILL CAN'T FIND A RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE. *TR

• Power Train2

  • Filed Apr 2014

    THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE WAS NOT SEATED IN ITS CLAMP/FITTING ALLOWING THE METAL LINE TO CONTACT/RUB THE STEEL FRAME WHEREBY A HOLE WAS WORN THROUGH TUBING. THIS CAUSED A TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK WHEREBY THE LEAKED FLUID WAS BEING SPRAYED ALONG THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING. *TR

  • Filed Oct 2009

    ON SATURDAY OCT 24 2009 I WAS DRIVING MY 2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO WITH 1863 MILES ON IT ON THE HIGHWAY IN CHICAGO ALL OF A SUDDEN MY WIFE AND I FELT A SHUDDER IN THE TRUCK I THOUGHT IT WAS THE WIND ABOUT A MILE FURTHER WE FELT A EXPLOSION UNDER THE TRUCK SPARKS AND SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE TRUCK I THOUGHT IT WAS A BLOWN TIRE IT WASN'T FOUND OUT THAT WHAT HAPPENED WAS THE FRONT END OF THE DIFFERENTIAL HAD BLOWN OUT TAKING THE DRIVE SHAFT AND PART OF THE MUFFLER SYSTEM WITH IT WE WERE LUCKY TO MAKE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT IS RIGHT NOW THEY TELL ME THEY ARE REPLACING WITH ALL NEW PARTS THEY DO NOT KNOW HOW THIS HAPPENED THIS WAS A BRAND NEW TRUCK TWO MONTHS OLD WITH ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED MILES ON IT. *TR

• Latches/Locks/Linkages1

  • Filed Apr 2016 · Also filed under Electrical System

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMED. THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. LATER, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOORS. THE CONTACT JIGGLED THE KEY FOR A WHILE TO UNLOCK THE DOOR. ALSO, IT TOOK SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO START THE IGNITION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURES. THE FAILURES RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN [name removed] WAS A LOOSE GROUND HARNESS CONNECTOR AT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE INNER FENDER, BELOW THE AIR FILTER BOX. THE DEALER CLEANED AND TIGHTENED THE GROUND HARNESS CONNECTOR CABLE. THE FAILURES RECURRED AFTER SIX WEEKS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,289.

• Electronic Stability Control (esc)1

  • Filed Jan 2016

    STAB SYS TRACTION CONTROL SERVICE FAILURE, YAW RATE SENSOR FAILURE, EBCM FAILURE, NO CRANK/NO START FAILURE.

• Equipment Adaptive/Mobility1

  • Filed May 2012

    NO INCIDENT BUT WANTED TO REPORT POTENTIAL HAZARDS: I HAVE A 2009 CHEVY COLORADO AND HAVE A COUPLE SAFETY COMPLAINTS. TIRE CHANGING- THIS VEHICLE IS VERY STRANGE AND UNSAFE TO ME WHEN TRYING TO CHANGE A TIRE. - THE TOP OF THE JACK IS BARELY CONCAVE(YOU HAVE TO LOOK CLOSELY) AND A LARGE ROUND AXLE HAS TO REST ON THAT SLIGHTLY CONCAVE INDENTATION OF THE JACK, IT COULD EASILY FALL OFF EVEN WHEN THE JACK IS ON A CONCRETE FLOOR. - YOU HAVE TO SLIDE ON YOUR BACK WAY UNDER THE VEHICLE TO POSITION THE JACK DIRECTLY UNDER THE VEHICLE'S AXLE ELSE IT'S AT RISK OF FALLING OFF THE JACK DUE TO MISALIGNMENT. HOW'S ANYONE SUPPOSED TO DO THAT ON THE SHOULDER AT NIGHT. - YOU HAVE TO ASSEMBLE THIS LONG 3-PIECE ROD TO SLIP INTO THE JACK AND KEEP THE JACK FROM MOVING WHEN YOU'RE CRANKING THE JACK UP TO MEET THE AXLE, HOW IS ANYONE SUPPOSED TO DO THAT W/O MOVING THE JACK? HAZARD FLASHERS- ONE DAY I NEEDED TO TURN ON THE HAZARD FLASHERS BECAUSE A DISABLED VEHICLE WAS IN FRONT OF ME. I LOOKED ALL OVER AND COULD NOT FIND THE HAZARD LIGHTS SWITCH. I HAVE DRIVEN MOSTLY GM'S MY ENTIRE LIFE, THE HAZARD SWITCH HAS ALWAYS BEEN IN PLAIN SIGHT AND RED, NEVER DID FIND IT ON THE COLORADO AND DON'T HAVE TIME TO READ A BIG THICK MANUAL IN AN EMERGENCY. I HAVE ALWAYS LIKED GM'S(ONE OF THEIR BIGGEST ADVOCATES) BUT ON THE COLORADO KEEP THINKING, "WHERE WERE THEIR EVALUATION EMPLOYEES W/THE COLORADO, THERE ARE SO MANY THING THAT WEREN'T DESIGNED RIGHT". THEY ARE BASIC THINGS THAT WOULDN'T COST ANY MORE TO DO RIGHT. SAFETY-WISE THE JACK IS A HUGE HAZARD TO ME, COULD FALL OFF THE JACK SO EASILY, WHY DIDN'T THEY DO LIKE THE S10 OR MONTE CARLO AND HAVE A LARGE BUMP OR TABS ON THE JACK THA CATCH THE EDGE OF THE FRAME.

Safety ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings from government crash tests. Ratings differ by cab style and 2WD/4WD, so check the row that matches the truck. Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings.