This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Rear leaf spring mounts and frame rusting through causing a safety hazard. Chevrolet doesn't offer a repair part nor does the aftermarket. The internet is ripe with other owners experiencing this or similar issues. The consumer stated there is frame corrosion specifically rear frame shackle mounts and lateral supports. The contact believes that the failure comes from the frame being made with the wrong metal thickness or metal that is not rust-proof. The vehicle was taken to a specialty shop to weld the frame, but the contact believes that is not the best way to fix the issue.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and he was informed that the driver's side subframe and brackets were severely corroded. The mechanic informed him that the corrosion was so severe that the vehicle could not be repaired. Additionally, the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact took the vehicle to baumann Chevrolet Buick GMC Inc (2291 oh-18, tiffin, oh 44883) where he was provided the number to NHTSA and offered no further assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000. The consumer stated baumann offered the 888 number and kelly blue book value of $10,000 or 3 to 5 if frame is rusted.
Front end will not stay aligned causing heavy wear on inside tire tread. Have had truck re aligned several times and have replaced several sets of tires due to this problem first noticed it in 2007 and have replaced tires at least 5 times just recently replaced again im now at 80,000 miles this time went with 31X10.5X15 see how this goes.
Bad vibration in my 2006 Chevrolet Colorado between 50-70 mph. I have been to the dealership 6 times with this issue. Here are the things they have checked to try to fix the problem *replace tires with same brand *check drive shaft *replace tires with different brand *force balance tires *check suspension the problem still exists and GM said that there is nothing more that they can do.
I have a 2006 Colorado 2006 crew cab L-5 engine. I have owned it for 2 1/2 months. It has been to the dealer for 1. rear main bearing seal leak three times. 2. two wheel alignments. 3. auto- transmission cable fell off. This was when I was bringing it in to the dealer for one of the many repairs. 4. it still has to go back for replacing the rear window (on order). This vehicle has been in the shop for 25% of the time I have owned it.
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- Hershey , PA, USA