2007 Chevrolet Colorado

● Typical for this model
2007 Chevrolet Colorado
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:34:04.401Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Colorado Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 2004: 361 complaints 2004 2005: 356 complaints 2006: 236 complaints 2007: 140 complaints 2007 2008: 81 complaints 2009: 67 complaints 2010: 28 complaints 2010 2011: 42 complaints 2012: 41 complaints 2013: 1 complaints 2013 2014: 1 complaints 2015: 483 complaints 2016: 694 complaints 2016 2017: 213 complaints 2018: 176 complaints 2019: 144 complaints 2019 2020: 79 complaints 2021: 67 complaints 2022: 48 complaints 2022 2023: 129 complaints 2024: 114 complaints 2025: 26 complaints 2025 2026: 9 complaints 2026
2007: 140 complaints
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YearComplaints
2004361
2005356
2006236
2007140
200881
200967
201028
201142
201241
20131
20141
2015483
2016694
2017213
2018176
2019144
202079
202167
202248
2023129
2024114
202526
20269

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 29%

29% of complaints: electrical system — 41 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION, BEGAN SMOKING, AND FINALLY STALLED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080606

Pass lock. Sometimes vehicle doesn't start

NHTSA ODI report, 20250601

ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 18 distinct reports on file.

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Pass lock. Sometimes vehicle doesn't start

NHTSA ODI report, 20250601

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 9%

9% of complaints: exterior lighting — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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I WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR IMPACT CRASH DUE TO THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILING TO ILLUMINATE. I HAD THE BRAKE LAMPS SWITCH OF MY 2007 CHEVROLET COLORADO EXTENDED CAB REPLACED PER THE MANUFACTURER RECALL THAT WAS ISSUED IN 2010.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120918

The headlight want come on and tail light switches Is messed up it want work and bulbs and all fuzes good one day they just stopped working

NHTSA ODI report, 20240911

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 12 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 7%

7% of complaints: air bags — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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ANOTHER DRIVER OPERATING THE TRUCK. SPEED LIMIT WAS 25 MPH, SHE MISSED THE CURVE, WENT DOWN A DITCH, SNAPPED A GUIDE WIRE COMING OUT OF THE DITCH, AND ENDED UP IN A IN A FRONT LAWN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140316

SON WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON THE EXPRESSWAY. ROADS WERE WET AND SLIPPERY. HE REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DAMAGE TO THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS MINIMAL, BUT WAS EXTENSIVE TO OUR VEHICLE (IN EXCESS OF $6,000.00).

NHTSA ODI report, 20140316

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20061107 — wheels

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INCOMPLETE TIRE RIM

Remedy: A LABEL THAT WILL CORRECT THE LABEL ORIGINALLY INSTALLED WILL BE MAILED TO CONSUMERS ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL. THE REC

Campaign 06V307000 — check if this car was fixed

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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Chevrolet Colorado — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (41 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06V307000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V310000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V575000 (child seat) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2012 ▲ 2011 ▲ 2022

WORST YEARS

■ 2016 ■ 2015 ■ 2004

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.