2004 Chevrolet Colorado

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2004 Chevrolet Colorado
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2004: 361 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2004	361
2005	356
2006	236
2007	140
2008	81
2009	67
2010	28
2011	42
2012	42
2013	1
2014	1
2015	489
2016	699
2017	215
2018	181
2019	149
2020	81
2021	73
2022	51
2023	130
2024	118
2025	27
2026	14

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24%

24% of complaints: electrical system — 88 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and front underhood.

FIRE INJURY

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I'VE HAD TO REPLACE 2 HEATER BLOWER RESISTORS DUE TO A MELTDOWN, THIS IS A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD AND SHOULD BE PUT ON A RECALL NOTICE. I WAS DRIVING AROUND 40 MPH AT THE TIME .

NHTSA ODI report, 20200916

COULD CAUSE FIRE!!! AC SPEED REGULATOR OF MY 2004 CREW-CAB COLORADO OVERHEATED SO MUCH THAT THE ADAPTER BURNT IN THE INSIDE AND CABLES OVERHEATED TO THE POINT THAT IT COULDN'T BE TOUCHED AND STARTED TO SMOKE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120423

Also filed under ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) and EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

STRUCTURE 17%

17% of complaints: structure — 62 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and underbody shields.

CRASH

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LESS THAN A WEEK AFTER I PURCHASED THE 2004 GM COLORADO PICKUP TRUCK THE TAILGATE OPEN ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND THE CABINET I WAS HAULING FELL OFF THE TRUCK INTO THE ROAD CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040224

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS PLACED IN REVERSE, THE SHIFT LINKAGE FAILED AND THE SHIFT CABLE SNAPPED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171121

SERVICE BRAKES 14%

14% of complaints: service brakes — 51 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH INJURY

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 12%

12% of complaints: exterior lighting — 45 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and brake lights.

FIRE

SUSPENSION 10%

10% of complaints: suspension — 35 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and hub.

INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2004 — complaint volume: 361

I 20041110 — PE (closed 20050314)

INADVERTENT FRONT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT

R 20061205 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS MAY EXPERIENCE THE PERMANENT LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP FUNCTION OR BRAKE LAMPS THAT ARE ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES. THE CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP (CHMSL) IS AFFECTED IN BOTH INSTANCE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.

Campaign 06V139000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20090225 — RQ (closed 20090730)

BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION

R 20100802 — exterior lighting

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 CU

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

Campaign 09V310000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20101214 — child seat

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

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 M

Campaign 10V575000 — check if this car was fixed