2004 Chevrolet Colorado Body Problems
- 31
- 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
- frame rusted · 6 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
- leaf spring · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
Frame has rusted out to the point that it is unrepairable, vehicle has 92000 miles good condition everywhere else. This is quite a common problem with colorados. It will not pass safety standards, quite honestly it is a very dangerous situation that many people are experiencing with these vehicles. It seems odd that toyota was forced to replace frames due to poor quality and rust issues yet these colorados are just…
ODI 11292121
Body · Service Brakes
After taking my 2004 colorado to a mechanic for a brake repair he informed me i had rust so bad on the frame it created hole and he recommended i no longer drive my truck also he cannot repair the brakes and the abs sensor because of the rust. I purchase the truck 2 1/2 years ago from a chevy dealer and still owe money on a vehicle i can't drive. Only 135428 miles.
ODI 11271366
Body
The frame has rust holes through it that suddenly appeared the last three months. The dealer that have always gone to says the car cannot be worked on. Everything looks like perfect condition except the frame has rusted away.
ODI 11229857
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
Body · Frame And Members
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet colorado. While operating the vehicle, the truck bed made contact with the rear of the cabin. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the subframe was severely rusted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 118,000. *tt*jb
ODI 11183374
Body
Entire frame of truck rusted and cracked through. When looking on the internet this has happened to multiple 2004 colorados. Vehicle was parked when i noticed the frame hanging in the back.
ODI 11153375
Body
My 2004 colorado frame is rust through near the drive side leaf spring causing the spring to roll inward toward the center of the truck.
ODI 11105220
Body
A 2004 chevy colorado z71 off-road package extended cab with 76000 miles and the underneath of the truck is is completely rotted out my frame broke rate at the back of the extended cab in the other side has a gaping hole in it the bodies in excellent shape no rust on it.
ODI 11101881
Body
My gas tank fell because my frame is rusting and won't hold it this is my work truck and i really need it fixed its very dangerous my frame has very bad rust problem
ODI 11181023
Body
The frame cracked between the cab and the bed on the passenger side. The top of bed is now hitting against the cab at the top. I called gm twice, and they will do nothing about it. They told me to take it in to a dealer for inspection. I told them i don't feel it's safe to drive. They said to tow it in at my cost. I'm not paying for something that is obvious. The truck needs a new frame and they know it. I'm not the…
ODI 11097540
Body · Suspension
I currently own a 2004 chevrolet colorado miles are 107,650. My truck is in very good to excellent shape, i take pride in my vehicles. The issue i have is my frame is rotten and cracked at the leaf spring hangers, much to my surprise when i jacked my truck up to change over tires and the rear axle stayed on the ground. Im very grateful we caught this before the right side broke away like the left side did. I do live…
ODI 11064210
Body · Rear
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet colorado. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, the contact was informed that the subframe of the vehicle was fractured on both sides of the rear axles. The vehicle was taken to mc clinton chevrolet (1325 7th st, parkersburg, wv 26101, [redacted]) where it was confirmed that the subframe was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11055437
Body · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet colorado. While the gear shifter was placed in reverse, the shift linkage failed and the shift cable snapped. The vehicle was taken to west chevrolet at [redacted] (3450 alcoa hwy, alcoa, tn 37701) where the shift cable was replaced. Upon further inspection, the dealer noticed that the frame was rusted and corroded. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive…
ODI 11047729
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet colorado. While driving various speeds, the frame of the vehicle fractured. The contact heard a loud popping noise on more than one occasion, which indicated that the frame had come apart. Mid-state chevrolet buick of sutton west virginia ([redacted], 26601) was made aware of the failure and stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11031688
Body
In 2016, i purchased a used 2004 chevy colorado. This year (2017) my daughter noticed excessive rust on the underside of the vehicle. Upon the next oil change, we were told that the frame was completely rotted and cracked in several places. We were then referred to a welding company, who said that it could be repaired for $4,000. We got a second opinion, who said that this repair was not worth it. We were then…
ODI 11025160
Body
The frame is completely rusted separating the box from the cab. Could have caused the vehicle to be driven into oncoming traffic if the last 1/2" of the frame let go on the right hand side. Was having new tires installed when mechanic found the problem.
ODI 11014111
Body
I have a 2004 chevy colorado with 132,000 miles on it. I was driving my truck doing about 25 mph when i couldn't drive it anymore. Upon inspection the truck had a hole in the frame. I had to have the truck towed by to my home. This truck shouldn't have this problem yet. I hear this is a problem with several colorado owners.
ODI 11003025
Body
During a visit to the mechanic for a routine brake job on may 17, 2017, the mechanic refused to work on my 2004 chevrolet colorado due to safety issues involving the rust on the frame. I was turned away and given a receipt with the following in the "notes" section: "-vehicle is completely unsafe to drive - frame is rusted throughout truck, and where the driver side leaf spring is welded to the frame, it has…
ODI 10990680
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
The frame is rotting out--i've had to have it repaired--welded--each of the last three years after failing inspection or being told it would. Suspension attachment areas, under and around shackles, cab mounts, long sections of primary frame from front to rear.
ODI 11205031
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet colorado. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle shook excessively without warning. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and noticed that the entire frame was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,000.
ODI 10966038
Body
I have a 2004 colorado, with a very clean body, but my frame is totally rusted with holes near the rear leaf spring mounts. Chevrolet should be responsible for this!! I have read many complaints about these truck frames rotting!!
ODI 10958321
Body
Vehicle is in great condition. Frame is rotted through where the cab meets the bed. So much that the frame bent and the bed is up against the cab
ODI 11166529
Body
The frame of the vehicle has cracked on both sides of the vehicle at the joint between the cab and the bed. I noticed this break after going under the vehicle to change a parking break cable. The truck did not undergo any off-road terrain nor serious bumps since being purchased. (used only on highway and typically paved roads) the truck has minimum rust on the body and has been well maintained since being purchased…
ODI 10896534
Body · Suspension
I went to install brakes when the mechanic noticed the jounce bumber missing, but when he looked closer he noticed it was rotted. The jounce buper bracket is part of the frame and it completely rotted out. I called gm and they inspected it and they said there is nothing they could do. I said toyota replaced all the chasis rotting out in the state of massachusetts, this would be the same the salt brine is rooting out…
ODI 10747736
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet colorado. While having the tires changed, the mechanic stated that the frame was rusted out. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. The vin was not available. Updated 11/02/17*lj consumer stated car cannot be driven updated 7/19/18*jb
ODI 11024620