2004 Chevrolet Colorado Engine Problems
- 7
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Engine · Service Brakes
Truck has 25,000 miles. I do not drive it often because fuel economy has never been as advertised, no better than 15 mpg. When it worked, it was fun to drive. Now fails inspection because the frame is severely rusted, my truck is now unsafe. Not cost effective to repair, i have to sell as scrap. Radio replaced once. Blower works but very noisy. Abs sensors were replaced after 10,000 miles and need replacement again.…
ODI 11174634
Electrical System · Engine
Idle control via electronic throttle body raises rpm very high when the accelerator pedal is not depressed, causing uncontrolled acceleration of vehicle during coasting or when brake pedal is applied. Turning the vehicle off with the key is the only action that has resulted in a cessation of extremely high idle. After restarting the vehicle, the symptom is gone and the vehicle operates normally. This behavior is…
ODI 11030226
Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Electrical System · Engine
2004 chevrolet colorado. Consumer writes in regards to engine and ignition switch problems. *smd the consumer stated on april 12, 2014, the vehicle shut off while driving 30 mph. The brake pedal was hard to push and the dashboard read reduced power. After waiting three minutes, the consumer was able to re-start the vehicle. The vehicle stalled again, after driving two miles. According to the service invoice, the pcm…
ODI 10609385
Electrical System · Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
The ignition will not start at first. It takes multiple times in order to get the engine to turn over. Once the ignition does cause the engine to turn over, the vehicle will suddenly lose power while driving as the vehicle shuts itself off (as if the ignition has been turned off although it has not been). This has happened on multiple occasions in the course of normal driving activities, several times while crossing…
ODI 10638276
Electrical System · Engine
Everyday now when i try to start the truck it turns over but will not start, wait 15 minutes then it will start. Today when i tried it the first time it turned over but would not start so when i turned it off at the key it stopped then tried to start again on its own for about 8 to 10 secs. The starter turned the engine over without touching the ignition switch it then stopped for about 3 or 4 secs then tried to…
ODI 10700963
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that the catalytic converter weld became fractured and separated. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed the exhaust manifold and catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000…
ODI 10576803
Electrical System · Engine
With the revelation of the gm ignition recall problem, there are much more ignition problems that were not included in the recall. The problem is in the ignition cylinder and alignment with the passlock or passkey sensor. My problem started shortly after the vehicle went out of warranty and i was told by the dealer that it was a $1000.00 repair. I can not afford $1000. So i have lived with it. Because of the…
ODI 10568922