2006 Chevrolet Colorado Electrical System Problems
- 64
- 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
- pass lock · 8 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
- passlock system · 8 records
- ignition switch · 7 records
- anti theft · 7 records
- instrument panel · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 24 |
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
I was driving home from work during the night-time hours and both headlights quit working. Now, the left headlight continues to go out but i can touch it and it will come on. I have replaced the light several times and nothing works. Also, 1 week ago, the abs failure message appeared. There are multiple complaints with this problem and frankly, both of my issues are safety concerns. Gm has installed defective parts…
ODI 10494643
Electrical System · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted over to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the ignition switch was replaced. In addition, the passenger seat belt warning light would remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Manufacturer was not notified…
ODI 10894025
Electrical System · Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the ignition switch on four different occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10611319
Electrical System
The passlock system has become more of an issue with this vehicle. The vehicle will not start almost two to three times a week. Not only does this come at the most un-opportune time but now happens more often when i have less than a half tank of gas. When i put gas in, this does not happen as much. After 10 minutes or more to wait for the system to reset. Sometimes the lock light stays on after i start the car. My…
ODI 10598374
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
NO BRAKE LIGHTS. FUSE IS NOT BLOWN. *TT
ODI 10445777
Electrical System
Vehicle air blower fan for heat/air conditioner periodically stops working on settings 1,2,and 3. Fan continues to work on setting 4. *tt
ODI 10427582
Electrical System · Engine
Gm passlock system in my 2006 chevy colorado fails daily leaving me stranded for 10-15 minutes until it resets itself. If engine stalls in a turn lane, it creates a hazardous situation. *kb
ODI 10419998
Electrical System
Pass lock anti theft system intermittently engages, preventing the vehicle from restarting for a period of 10 minutes. This problem is a safety issue if the vehicle were to stall while operating on a freeway or major highway and can not be restarted. *tr
ODI 10475214
Electrical System
This vehicle has an intermittent crank no start issues, as i have researched these vehicles have problems with a security system known as passlock, as i see there is known issues with this faulty system, you attempt to start it, but it only will crank not start. The only thing you can do is turn the ignition key to the on position for at least 10 minutes and let the security re-learn codes before you can start the…
ODI 10491513
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Electrical System
Blower motor on my 2006 chevrolet colorado quit working except for the high position. Leaving the fan in the high position too long will cause the fan to quit working and then there is no a/c , heater or defogger that will work when needed. I took it to the dealer who told me that he knows what the problem may be, a relay or the wiring harness. At a cost of 328.00. He told me off the record if i wiggle the wiring…
ODI 10416368
Air Conditioner · Electrical System
The a/c heating fan blower does not work on speeds 1,2, or 3, only on speed 4. After doing some research, i found it is related to the fan resistor burning up. I inspected my truck and found the same problem. The plastic is burnt and has started to melt. This can cause a fire in the cab and be vary dangerous. There are numerous complaints here, so i feel this should be investigated. *kb
ODI 10413924
Electrical System
2006 colorado will not start, fan only works on high speed, all exterior light failed at same time, all stereo components have gone out, driver information system was faulty and replaced, instrument cluster randomly not working. Abs light randomly coming on. These are all of the major problems that have been occurring with this truck. The non-starting is the ignition housing module, that gm is aware is a problem. I…
ODI 10362486
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that he turned the key and the engine would not start but when he released the key, the vehicle started independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection however, the technicians did not locate a failure within the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified…
ODI 10481149
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start until after waiting ten minutes. The failure was related to the faulty pass lock cylinder. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
ODI 10780116
Electrical System
Vehicle fails to start after shutoff. Passlock failure. Happens regularly. *tr
ODI 10356341
Electrical System · Fan/Motor · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that the abs and traction control lights illuminated, the left turn signal failed intermittently and the heater blower switch only work on the fourth setting. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000 and the current mileage was approximately 44,000.
ODI 10365076
Electrical System
Passlock feature engages and the engine will not start. Engine turns over but this feature blocks fuel from allowing engine to fire. This has occurred several times out of the blue. I turn the vehicle off while getting gas and it won't start, passlock has struck! *tr
ODI 10353041
Electrical System
2006 chevy colorado will not start with proper key. When attempting to start vehicle, ignition switch malfunctions and will make anti theft system think vehicle is being stolen. Proper key is being used and spare key has been used to verify problem. Have researched internet and lot of the chevy colorado's are having the same problem new or not. Gm wants $400 to fix a clearly faulty part. *tr
ODI 10352869
Electrical System
Fan control only works on fan speed 4. Positions 1 thru 3 do not work. After research on internet found the information on the grounding block for the fan control circuit. Checked the connector for this and found corrosion and slightly darkened connector due to heat buildup due to the corrosion. Also you can get the fan control to work on all settings if you move the wires around on the connector so it makes good…
ODI 10353290
Electrical System
I could have written this complaint six months ago, because this problem has been going on for at least a year and is now becoming more frequent. My 2006 chevrolet colorado will turn over but will not crank. I wait exactly 10 minutes and then it will start. This is now happening about twice a week. When i've taken it to the dealer at least three times, the dealer could not replicate the problem. On the third time i…
ODI 10330395
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
My 2006 chevrolet colorado has been at the two different dealerships and the problem is occurring. Problem, is that the motor will turn over but will not start. After 10 minutes the vehicle will turn over and then start. Since the dealer can't replicate no error codes are reported when connected to the computer. This happens intermittently. *tr
ODI 10329492
Electrical System
06 chevy colorado vehicle fails to start after shutoff. Passlock failure. Happens regularly. Stopped to fix a tire on the side of the road after changing the tire it would not start. 4am on the side of the road having to wait 10 mins till it rest so i could start it. Happens all the time. *tr
ODI 10395697
Electrical System
Truck shuts off while driving. Pass lock faults out. I was taking a turn the other day while driving 40 miles per hour when my truck died. This is the third time its happened. *tr
ODI 10315768
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Brake lamps blow our regularly every week or two; blower motor quits intermittently due to rusted corroded connector; instrument panel fails intermittently, nothing works (gauges, lamps, odometer) but engine runs. Brake issue has persisted now for two years. Blower started in early 09 and instrument panel just started oct 09. *tr
ODI 10290067
Electrical System
Blower control failure, intermittent. Failure of the controls in the first three levels and at times all levels of the control resulting failure does not allow the windshield to defrost or clear in inclimate weather. Full function may return upon restarting the engine. *tr
ODI 10288641