2006 Chevrolet Colorado
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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.
- Complaints
- 236
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2006
Opened by NHTSA
30% of complaints
Complaints per year
2006: 236 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 2004 | 361 |
| 2005 | 356 |
| 2006 | 236 |
| 2007 | 140 |
| 2008 | 81 |
| 2009 | 67 |
| 2010 | 29 |
| 2011 | 42 |
| 2012 | 42 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 491 |
| 2016 | 708 |
| 2017 | 216 |
| 2018 | 183 |
| 2019 | 150 |
| 2020 | 84 |
| 2021 | 76 |
| 2022 | 55 |
| 2023 | 134 |
| 2024 | 123 |
| 2025 | 27 |
| 2026 | 15 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
30% · 70 reportsMost commonly citing switch.
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rear brake lights flash or sometimes don't come on while pressing the brake pedal. while driving at night dash cluster goes black cant see speedometer, or anything on instrument cluster.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-15
Service brakes
18% · 42 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
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Stopped at right turn yield sign behind other vehicles; cars started to move the car ahead of me stopped again I put on my brakes and slowly hit the vehicle in the rear. After the incident I notice that my brake pedal would slowly go to the floor.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-01
Exterior lighting
14% · 32 reportsMost commonly citing switch and brake lights.
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The high mounted stop lights and the cruise control do not work. A recall for this was issued (NHTSA 06V13900 and NHTSA 09V310000) but when I enter my VIN it says I'm not included in the recall. Also, a dealer said my vehicle was not in the recall.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-07-08
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Engine and engine cooling
14% · 32 reportsMost commonly citing engine and crankcase (pcv).
Engine
8% · 19 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On July 1, 2018, my son was driving his 2006 chevy Colorado on the freeway when it combusted in the front driver's side engine area. Thankfully, he was able to exit the vehicle before it became fully engulfed!
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-18
Also filed under Structure and wheels
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
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2006Complaint volume 236 complaints filed for this model year.
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2006-03-31Equipment05V552000 Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These vehicles were shipped with tire and…
Remedy: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on March 31, 2006. Owners may…
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2006-12-05Exterior lighting06V139000 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…
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.
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2009-02-25Recall queryClosed 2009-07-30 Brake lamp switch malfunction
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2010-08-02Exterior lighting09V310000 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…
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…
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2010-12-14Child seat10V575000 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…
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…
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Chevrolet Colorado — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 70 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 42 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 32 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V552000 · Equipment
- Recall 06V139000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09V310000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 10V575000 · Child seat
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.