2004 Chevrolet Colorado Electrical System Problems
- 76
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 76 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 5 indicate fire
What owners report
- only work · 7 records
- blower motor · 7 records
- lock unlock · 7 records
- wiring harness · 6 records
- cruise control · 6 records
- same problem · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 24 |
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Blower fan works intermittently. Does not work on settings 1,2 and 3, will only work on setting 4. Fan will resume working on all speeds if fan motor tapped with foot or hand.. *tr
ODI 10258850
Electrical System
Vehicle sometimes will not start. Once it happens, let sit for 10 minutes and it will then start. Taken to dealer and was told it is the passlock (security) system. Checked internet, seems to be a common problem with newer gm vehicles. *tr
ODI 10249966
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
My check engine light has been coming off and on continuously for the past six months, however it was diagnosed and it wasn't a big problem. Recently, i have been able to unlock my truck using the keyless entry and when i am in the vehicle the doors will not lock with the lock/unlock button on the door. When driving, after accelerating over 20 mph, the doors use to lock themselves, but now they do not. Normally when…
ODI 10244953
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering · Suspension · Tires
The first and ongoing problem grinding in front left, driver, side wheel area. Many attempts have been made to fix this problem, they started out changing the whole front end, along with alignments, after some adjusting the problem will seem to go away only to return with in 2 months second, tires worn from inside out alignment, new tires, i was told one reason was the truck was dirty. I do not feel this is a reason…
1 injury
ODI 10238681
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The dashboard lights will stop working if your driving at night and turn the car off and then turn it back on. They will not work until the car sits for a long period of time. This started soon after buying the car brand new, but the dealership couldn't find anything wrong. Second complaint, the heater/air conditioner fan had an electrical fire at where the harness plugs into the fan motor. The fan will only work on…
Fire reported
ODI 10640178
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Frontal
I have a 2004 chevrolet colorado extended cab that continues to experience intermittent electrical problems. The airbag sensor light comes on unexpectedly, the fan blower intermittently stops working on settings 1-3, and the front turn signal bulbs go out every 5000-6000 miles. I can usually brush the components under the glove compartment to get the blower working, and the airbag sensor usual goes out after a week…
ODI 10316355
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
The brake light switch has failed multiple times. It was covered twice under a recall. Switches only last 1.5-2 years. There is no warning or dash light when they go out. I have almost been rear ended twice. Happened again april 13, 2015. I drove it straight to the dealer when i found out in traffic. I knew it was the brake switch again and the dealer confirmed. The dealer called gm to see if they would cover the…
ODI 10705749
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet colorado crew-cab. The contact stated that when the battery died and a new battery was installed, the automatic key fob entry became inoperable. In addition, the driver's side window would become inoperable and could not be opened or closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that the driver's side door control switch needed to be replaced. The switch…
ODI 10483840
Electrical System
Blower fan works intermittently. Finally stopped working on settings 1,2 and 3, will only work on setting 4. Replaced resister 1st from dealer, the climate switch panel. Finally the fan wouldn't run @ all, took to local mechanic replaced wiring harness & fan motor. Took about a year to get truck fully repaired. *tr
ODI 10257629
Body · Electrical System
Chevy colorado trucks risk of fire! This truck is on its 3rd a/c & heat fan speed control resister and corresponding connecting plug. The first two were covered under the factory warranty, this last one was not. Each resister and plug in connector has been on the verge of catching on fire. At times you can smell smoke in the truck. If the fan speed control is on 1,2,or 3. Off & 4/high work ok. Each plug has melted…
ODI 10725332
Electrical System
Electrical, heater blower only operates on high, 1 2 and 3 does not, new circuit board installed, failed again, hat to stick a paperclip in harness to get it to run correctly. *tr
ODI 10259261
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Front turn signal lights don't work fixed twice now saying the fuse box is the problem. Blower motor does not work after 3 blower motor resistors a new blower motors and connectors. Sometimes the radio does not work. The truck has stalled driving on the highway 3 times all loss of power. *tr
ODI 10362134
Electrical System
For the past year my 2004 colorado has intermittently failed to start when ignition key is first turned to start position. By turning the key off and than on again it will start. It does this once in while, but always seems to start the second or third turn of the key to the start position. Twice over the last two years it wouldn't start at all and i had to let it sit for ten minutes or so, than try again, at which…
ODI 10251685
Electrical System · Visibility
Blower fan works intermittently. Ocassional smell of burnt wires. Finally stopped working on settings 1,2 and 3, will only work on setting 4. This seems to be a common problem on the chevy colorados that gm will not acknowledge. *tr
ODI 10257014
Electrical System
Some times, the car will not start if the ignition key lock light blinks. I have to wait ten minutes so that it starts i have taking it to the dealer and they have said that it has a faulty ignition housing, of course they want to charge me a lot to fix it. I believe is a factory defect. My truck has a salvage title, so the warranty on it was voided. I have heard of other chevy colorado trucks with same problem. *tr
ODI 10576088
Electrical System
Their seems to be a short in the electrical system. Shortly after purchasing the vehicle the clock in the stereo would not keep time. No matter how often you set it you can leave the vehicle parked for an hour or so come back and the clock has the wrong time in hours. I have recently had to replace all the bulbs on the passenger side "front and rear". Now the driver side park-signal light will not work when the…
ODI 10156941
Automatic Transmission · Cooling System · Delivery · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Power Window Devices And Controls
Odi 10150645, odi 10150645: 3rd recurring problem. Customer invoice: drivers window inoperative, screws backed out of window motor causing it to bind r & r window motor and reinstalled bolts. Noise gone after repairs. Upon engage driver's side turn signal, failure to operate visible turn indication. Daytime running light also inoperable, bulb not working. Customer invoice: driver side daytime run light inoperative.…
ODI 10150646
Cruise Control · Electrical System
Dt: chevrolet colorad 2004. The cruise control picks up several miles going up a hill, going down hill it jumps. It will kick in real fast sometimes. The vehicle revved in park position approximately 75 mph. When it did it would slow down it started to miss very badly. It was like the whole truck was shaking. The dealer said it had something to do with the computer and with the crank. *ak the cruise control was…
ODI 10125099
Door · Electrical System
6 months after purchasing a brand new 2004 chevrolet colorado zq8 3.5l extended cab i noticed while driving on the highway wind noise coming from the passenger door as if the door was not completely closed. 2 months later and it was so loud i had to turn my radio over half volume just to listen to my radio. I had the truck seen by the dealership which i bought it and they said that the cause was misaligned. The…
ODI 10151225
Air Bags · Electrical System · Structure · Tires
2004 chevrolet colorado experiencing problems with the air bags, defective tires, body structure, water leakage, electrical problems, and slippage of the automatic transmission.***no answer required***. *mr the starter was stuck, the wiring harness in the roof laying on the door caused a short when the door was fully opened, power mirror was inoperative, the door locks opened on their own and there were missing…
ODI 10121584
Electrical System
Vehicle was repaired at bacon chevrolet in milledgeville, ga. I am still getting letters to the effect that it was not repaired. I personally saw new part on vehicle.
ODI 10721323
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet colorado ls. The contact was driving 5 mph when every warning light on the dashboard continuously illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times but the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was repaired several times but to no avail. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not further repaired yet…
ODI 10376698
Control Unit/Module · Electrical System · Latch · Power Window Devices And Controls · Structure · Trailer Hitches
Recurring incidence of failure of driver side window and lock/unlock buttons on both drivers side and passenger side door pad inoperable at indeterminate periods of time. Odi 10150643: recurring narrative complaint #1 dealer response; dealer customer copy invoice: left front window inop, window works everytime, never duplicated customer complaint. Door locks will not operate with remote locks working everytime. We…
ODI 10150645
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
Driver's side electrical button control pad inoperable at irregular and inconsistent instances. Upon pushing driver's side window electrical button, driver side window will not roll down. However, the driver's back, passenger front side, and passenger back side electrical keypad window buttons remain operable. Both the driver and front passenger lock/unlock electrical keypad buttons are inoperable. Upon turning off…
ODI 10150643
Electrical System · Suspension · Wheels
Todays date is 04/20/2013 #1- wheel alignment front to back, where rear passenger side tire sticks out from body. #2- this is my forth set of tires because of alignment problems. #3- rear tail lights seem to be burned out, they are not it a poor socket problem, i lube with electrical grease. I can't believe that they are introducing the market with making more of the problems for the new line 2014 and beyond. This…
ODI 10508897