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

1.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
84,433 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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.

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2008 Chevrolet Colorado lights problems

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2008 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Comments

problem #7

Apr 102019

Colorado

  • 125,657 miles

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

Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch. All brake lights stopped working; no longer illuminate when brake pedal is pressed. This includes the top lamp, above the back window. There is a recall number 09V310000 that describes this situation, but only good for certain states. In process of bringing to certified Chevy dealer for formal diagnosis. Requesting consideration on expanding the current recall to include NJ, where my truck is registered. Critical safety hazard, as can potentially cause an accident.

- Stanhope, NJ, USA

problem #6

Dec 162017

Colorado 5-cyl Diesel

  • 114,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. While driving approximately 70 mph, the cruise control failed to function. While inspecting the cruise control when the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the brake lights failed to function. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09V310000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000. Consumer stated no brake lights or cruise control, both controlled by the brake light switch which was a recall on previous Colorado's and canyon's and canyon's. consumer fixed the issue himself, updated 8/28/18

- Fowlerville, MI, USA

problem #5

Sep 172014

Colorado

  • 89,000 miles
Brake lights don't work. Distribution box perhaps. Dealers are U sure.

- Geneva, OH, USA

problem #4

Sep 012015

Colorado 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 89,700 miles

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

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 09V310000 (exterior lighting). While stopped at a stop light, another driver informed the contact that the brake lights were not illuminated. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle had already been repaired under the recall and could not be repaired again for free. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,700. Updated 02/05/16 the consumer has since repaired the faulty switch. Updated 03/09/16.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #3

Jun 242014

Colorado 4-cyl

  • 84,572 miles
I had the stop lamps fail on my 2008 Chevrolet Colorado, there was a recall issued for these trucks from 04-09 but my truck was not included, I called GM and got no where with them as far as taking care of this common problem. There are obviously other Chevrolet Colorado trucks having the stop lamp problem that may not have been recalled and should be.

- Oxford, MI, USA

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problem #2

Jan 102012

Colorado 5-cyl

  • 80,300 miles
There is an issue with the driver side headlamp, where it will not work under normal driving conditions. I replaced the headlamps to have the same result. Also replaced the fuse for the lt headlamp with same result. The left headlamp will work in high beam mode but not in normal driving conditions. I tried manually switching on, same result.

- Dundee, OR, USA

problem #1

May 302009

Colorado 5-cyl

  • 7,800 miles
The right headlight on the vehicle continually has condensation in it. It has been replaced by dealer twice in 18 or so months. Now it has condensation in it again. It is a Chevrolet Colorado 2008. The truck has not been wrecked or damaged. I'm taking it back to the dealer again in few weeks before the warranty runs out. This problem first appeared with less than 8,000 miles on the truck. The problem happened again within the last 8 months and now it has happened again. The truck now has about 22,000 miles on it.

- Lexington, KY, USA

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