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CarComplaints.com Notes: The Chevy Colorado is mechanically identical to the GMC Canyon.

7.2

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
89,300 miles
Total Complaints:
8 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (6 reports)
  2. replace ignition switch and anti theft system (2 reports)
2008 Chevrolet Colorado electrical problems

electrical problem

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2008 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Comments

problem #8

Dec 192020

Colorado

  • Automatic transmission
  • 112,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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won't not start

I bought the car used and owned it for 5 years. It always seems to have electrical problems - windshield wipers would turn on by themselves and occasionally the truck would not start. With this latest episode, I have to call for a tow.

- Jose D., Johnson City, US

problem #7

Sep 272016

Colorado

  • Automatic transmission
  • 88,058 miles

Went to start vehicle @ 7:24 am and the alarm light was flashing again. I have reported this issue several times and the manufacture has not done a recall yet on the alarm system.

- Cheryl L., Dayton, TX, US

problem #6

Nov 152016

Colorado

  • Automatic transmission
  • 89,520 miles

Went to start vehicle @ 3:20 pm and the alarm light was flashing again. Trying to go home from work. this is getting old really fast.

- Cheryl L., Dayton, TX, US

problem #5

Nov 272016

Colorado

  • Automatic transmission
  • 89,659 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Went to start vehicle @ 9:50 am and the alarm light was flashing again.

- Cheryl L., Dayton, TX, US

problem #4

Aug 052016

Colorado

  • Automatic transmission
  • 86,615 miles

Went to start vehicle @ 5:15 pm and the alarm light was flashing again. This issue needs to be address by the manufacture for a fix.

- Cheryl L., Dayton, TX, US

problem #3

Jun 082017

Colorado

  • Automatic transmission
  • 93,423 miles

Went to start vehicle @ 2:05 pm and the alarm light was flashing again.

- Cheryl L., Dayton, TX, US

problem #2

Mar 032016

Colorado LS 5 cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 120,000 miles

I've bought my vehicle new. After a few years it wouldn't always start, sometimes had to wait 10 mins or a little less, then when it started it was like nothing never happened. It drove terrific. Now just today it took 45 min to start. I've replaced the battery and also the battery cable clamps and the alternator is fine. I was told it might be my safety switch/ignition switch. Please help.

- Brenda B., Pawtucket, RI, US

problem #1

Aug 132015

Colorado LE 4 cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,000 miles

Engine would not start and the transmission would not engage. The anti theft red light would stay lighted even though the truck was not equipped with the anti theft system. Had to replace the ignition switch and other associated electrical systems at a cost to me of $620.

- Samuel B., rock hill, US

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