2005 Chevrolet Colorado Air Bags Problems
- 26
- 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 26 stored complaint records:
- 10 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- airbag light · 7 records
- notified failure · 5 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- light came · 5 records
- repaired notified · 4 records
- seat belt · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Was driving my 2005 chevy colorado and very tired veered off the county road, hit a utility pole on left side front and truck rolled over air bags never deployed
Crash reported · 1 death
ODI 11289728
Air Bags
Airbag light remains on after starting engine bought vehicle used
ODI 11043328
Air Bags
Takata inflators , driving down highway 9 looking at driver side mirror when i heard 2 load bangs turned my head back to front windsheild all i could see was looked to me clouds i thought i was in heaven , it happened so quick, i hit guard rail, then telephone wire, went up in the air, still seeing clouds, that i thought i was finaily in heaven. Until i came down and landed on all 4 wheels. I looked up and seen…
Crash reported
ODI 11015374
Air Bags
Airbag light is on in the dash panel, broken wires in extended cab doors.
ODI 10887643
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
At different times turn signals, brights, brake lights will quit working and dash light indicator that air bag is not working will illuminate. This can happen while driving or when first starting up. At times you can push stalk up for a right hand turn and left turn signal indicator will light up and blink. If you push the stalk down for a left turn signal nothing will happen.
ODI 10968502
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting
Sept of 2014 our chevrolet colorado had issues with not starting. The dealer diagnosed it as "code issues" and replaced a safety sensor. The issue was never resolved as check engine light stayed on. Oct of 2015 while driving, the airbag light came on and never went off. Also oct 2015, about the time the airbag light came on, we received a letter stating that a wire harness in this make, model and year of vehicle…
ODI 10790026
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet colorado. While driving 70 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear air bag sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10821402
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the vehicle veered off the road and crashed into a ditch. The entire front end of the vehicle was damaged. The air bags failed to deploy. As a result, to the air bags not deploying the contact sustained nose and legs injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10837439
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the camshaft sensor and the crankshaft sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10786498
Air Bags · Body · Electrical System
Air bag light comes on making it unclear if occupants are protected or if air bag will just go off on its own. Problem is wires in back door jamb become fatigued and break causing failure of air bags. Vehicle is also considered an inspection failure as well in massachusetts.
ODI 11297341
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet colorado. While driving various speeds, the air bag indicator illuminated and the brakes were difficult to engage. The failure has occurred for the past three weeks. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10640004
Air Bags
The wire for the seatbelt pretensioner airbag sensor broke, causing the sensor to stop communicating with the airbag system. *tr
ODI 10565415
Air Bags
Driving on snow and ice truck downshifted slid into rock and back wheel broke off we rolled 4 times air bags never deployed. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10607422
Air Bags · Electrical System
Loss control of vehicle on black ice; car spun and rolled at least one time. Air bags did not deploy; person had to be cut out of vehicle due to the doors not being able to unlock. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10615985
Air Bags · Electrical System
The conduit or wire cover from the cab of the truck to the extended cabs rear driver side door cuts wires in half after repeated door use. This prevents speaker from working and makes an airbag problem light display on the vehicle control panel. *tr
ODI 10523819
Air Bags · Seat Belts
My airbag light came on. The code said it is my driver seat saftey belt. *tr
ODI 10501119
Air Bags
AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *TR
ODI 10473619
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet colorado. The contact noticed the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. Whenever the front driver seat was occupied and the seat belt was not engaged, the fasten seat belt warning indicator failed to chime. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they informed the contact that the air bag and seat belt pre tensioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
ODI 10457873
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Airbag failed to deploy and seatbelt restraint failed in head-on collision with telephone pole. Data event recorder/airbag controller p/n 15106281, service #12249529, s/n as6281k150131nen was inspected and found to be non-functional by bill rehm traffic accident investigator. Several attempts were made by mr. Rehm and representatives of bosch, manufacturer of the data retrieval software and hardware. They were…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10607924
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph on an icy road, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch where the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver and the passenger sustained injuries and required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10597900
Air Bags
Air bag warning light is lite on our 2005 chevrolet colorado exended cab pick up truck, caused by the wiring between the cab and the driver extended cab back door. This rear door is used every time the operator uses the vehicle. *tt
ODI 10432990
Air Bags
Air bag light came on, found the problem in the rear doors. That the wire from opening and closing doors broken the wire in half. Causing my airbag light to come on. *tr
ODI 10429171
Air Bags
Air bag light is on. 3 wires broke in extend cab rear door. *tr
ODI 10395639
Air Bags · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet colorado. While driving 40 mph he attempted to slow down while making a slight turn and the brakes locked as soon as they were engaged. Due to the locking of the brakes the contact was forced to crash into a ditch when the brakes locked; however, he was not injured. The contact has experienced the same failure on 5 different occasions. The vehicle had been diagnosed by the…
Crash reported
ODI 10289338
Air Bags · Seat Belts
2005 chev colorado. Truck 4x4 wet roads, came around curve 35 mph lost control front end went into hillside. Air bag did not deploy! Truck then rolled over smashing driver side door and roof. Seat belt broke. Roof caved in and bed. *nm
Crash reported
ODI 10170067