2005 Chevrolet Colorado Power Train 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.
Among these 11 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
The initial condition that caused concern: hard shifting. To move the shifter between any two positions required higher than normal force. This condition alleviated instantly after approximately one month. The force required to move the shifter became normal again. No sounds or other unusual things were observed. The only differences from before the condition until the current condition is the transmission will not…
ODI 10583819
Power Train
Two times the front differential locked into 4x4 by itself. The truck appeared to slip into neutral and engage into 4x4. The 2 h light was on, not 4 hi. I stopped, pushed 4hi, heard actuator engage, pushed 2hi and 4hi disengaged. This is a serious shock to the whole front running gear, universal s, ring and pinion, and transmission. *tr
ODI 10655211
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving at any speed or sitting idle reduce power light comes on and vehicle slows down. This is very dangerous and frustrating. I've been to three dealers,and the dealer is there to deal in other words make money even if they don't fix the problems. Not to mention trying there best to get you to trade your problem car in and buy a new car. *tr
ODI 10669787
Engine · Power Train
The cam actuator first failed at 57,000 miles in 2009. It now has failed again at 94,000 miles in march 2013, the cost to repair this is approx $900.00 each time. I can get milage from my tires at a lower cost. This is an item that should not a normal maintenance item. This truck has been a lemon from day one. *tr
ODI 10503651
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet colorado. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact noticed smoke emitting from the rear end of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the transmission line had detached from the transmission fitting, causing the transmission fluid to leak. The contact replaced the fitting and a clip in order to attach…
Fire reported
ODI 10458646
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while attempting to reverse. She applied extreme pressure to the accelerator before the vehicle would engage. In addition, the vehicle would independently switch to low four wheel drive gear while the vehicle was in motion at various speeds. This would cause the rear driver's side wheel to feel as if it was dragging and the…
ODI 10343420
Power Train
Four wheel drive will not engage. The lights on the dash just flash and eventually return to 2hi. Nothing works - shifting to neutral, slow roll, dead stop. Nothing. I cycle the 4wd once a week. Worked last week and not this week. Last time 4wd was actually used was in january 2009.*tr
ODI 10266719
Power Train
Input housing shaft splines in torque converter was worn out after 44,000 miles, was replaced and was worn out again at 79,000 miles. After 35,000 mile, i believe this is a manufacturer defect or they are using a metal that should not be used for tension. *tr
ODI 10496752
Power Train
On or around march 21, i was driving my 05 colorado to work. When i almost arrived i noticed that my truck was driving very forceful and jumpy. When i got back into my truck, it was having trouble starting, but eventually did. That night i was driving home and when i got about 2 miles from my house a message came up on my dashboard that said power failure and it stalled out. The next day, it started ok enough for me…
ODI 10166801
Power Train
I have had the vehicle into the dealer 7 times because it suddenly and on its own shifts into 4h from 2h. Once, this happened at 45 mph and the vehicle's sudden shifting into [redacted] threw me onto a rocky shoulder. Dealer repeatedly says he cannot do anything about it,because chevrolet doesn't know what to do about it. Incidents are becoming more frequent. Computers have been reprogrammed, which does not solve…
ODI 10145994
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Hood · Power Train · Seats · Switch
About 1 yr. And 1 month after i bought a chevy colorado, the thing shut off on me. The first time it left me on the side of i-55 and did not want to start. It did though, but the engine light was on, it soon went off. The dealer reprogrammed the computer. It has shut off on me 4 more times. The dealer will not fix the truck b/c it is not storing "codes". Also, the traction control on the truck seems to engadge…
ODI 10145232