2004 Chevrolet Colorado Engine Problems
- 11
- 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.
What owners report
- check engine · 4 records
- engine light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Truck wil stall and loose power to steering and brakes at low rpm (in turns or when stopping ) have recived letter from manufactuer about problem. *tr
ODI 10219078
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet colorado. The vehicle misfired and the service engine warning light illuminated intermittently. There was a safety recall for the engine intake valve, however; no nhtsa campaign id was found. The dealer wanted to charge him $75.00 for the repair. The current and failure mileages were 65,000. The consumer provided documentation from gm corp stating no cost for the defect. Updated…
ODI 10200918
Engine
My 2004 chevrolet colorado has had repeated a recurring problem where it will not respond to the throttle at all while driving. In all cases this has happened when the engine is warming up from a complete cold start in the morning. While driving at 45-50 miles per hour the engine will drop to idle speed and there is no response to throttle input. The dealer has had the vehicle in for service on this issue 5 times…
ODI 10191843
Engine
The check engine light comes on accompanied by an engine misfire due to weak exhaust valve springs which must be replaced. Recently gmc issued a bulletin to their service departments advising mechanics on the issue, and recognizing the problem with the valve springs and how to fix it, but will not acknowledge a manufacturer's defect. According to the bulletin this problem occurs in all chevrolet colorados 2004-2006,…
ODI 10186482
Engine
Rattle or vibration at 2000 rpm. Dealer replaced part(s) but did not fix problem. *jb
ODI 10174118
Engine
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65mph up an incline the vehicle began to loose power. The next day the check engine light illuminated. After inspecting the vehicle the independent repair shop reset the check engine light. The problem has not returned.
ODI 10158581
Engine
2004 colorado truck stalled without warning at 70 mph while going up a steep incline. *ts the vehicle's speed dropped from 70 to 15 mph within seconds. The consumer was unable to pull over because there was no shoulder. The consumer looks at the instrument panel and noticed that the dic was flashing reduce power. The consumer later found out that if the vehicle encounters a little emission problem it shuts down. The…
ODI 10156230
Engine
2004 chevrolet colorado z71 - randon stalling causing loss of steering and braking. *nm
ODI 10141882
Differential Unit · Engine
Axle/differential failure. Engaging reverse, vehicle will lunge forward with power and then jumps in reverse as if transmission is slipping or missing reverse gear. Vehicle strains to switch gears to reverse when vehicle is at a complete stop. Cstmer invoice: at time vehicle lunges and jumps in reverse. Reprogrammed pcm with update. Start vehicle idle 5 minutes or more, engaging d gear, engage a/c operation and then…
ODI 10150647
Engine
Engine & cooling systems, check engine light stays on while vehicle in use.engine misses or vibrates slightly.valves springs are bad @ 15,000 miles. *ak
ODI 10116408
Engine
Dt*: the contact stated that while waiting at the traffic light, the engine raced and accelerated as if it was engaging to 50 mph. In an attempt to prohibit the vehicle from accelerating, the clutch was engaged while depressing the brake pedal. There was also a sulphur smell inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer who was unwilling to repair the vehicle without a fee. The vehicle was taken to…
ODI 10160450