2008 Chevrolet Colorado
This year had at least 30% fewer 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
- 81
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2008
None on file
40% of complaints
Complaints per year
2008: 81 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 361 |
| 2005 | 356 |
| 2006 | 236 |
| 2007 | 140 |
| 2008 | 81 |
| 2009 | 67 |
| 2010 | 29 |
| 2011 | 42 |
| 2012 | 42 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 498 |
| 2016 | 713 |
| 2017 | 216 |
| 2018 | 183 |
| 2019 | 150 |
| 2020 | 88 |
| 2021 | 78 |
| 2022 | 55 |
| 2023 | 136 |
| 2024 | 125 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 | 16 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
40% · 32 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
Show complaint excerpts
The pass lock system will not let the truck start has left me stranded many times. Heater blower motor stopped working on 1, 2, & 3 settings. Blower motor resistor and plug were burnt, started a minor fire could have been worse.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-10-29
Also filed under Power train
Electrical connector for blower motor caught on fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-12-08
Also filed under Visibility/wiper
Service brakes
20% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
Air bags
17% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that after being involved in a crash, the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-12-17
Engine
10% · 8 reportsExterior lighting
9% · 7 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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
2008 Chevrolet Colorado — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 32 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 14 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 09V310000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 10V575000 · Child seat
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.