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2006 Chevrolet Colorado Switch Problems

9
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

  • brake lights · 12 records
  • exterior lighting · 6 records
  • lighting brake · 6 records
  • lights switch · 6 records
  • brake light · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi4
60–100k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • June 14, 2010 · 84,000 miles

    Switch

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated the brake light switch had failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated the vehicle was previously repaired under the nhtsa campaign id number: 09v310000 (exterior lighting: brake lights: switch) and would not take the liability for a second repair. The contact stated there was an amended unknown recall issued in which the dealers were…

    ODI 10336877

  • May 6, 2010 · 35,060 miles

    Exterior Lighting · Switch

    No brake lights on 2006 chevrolet colorado. Was notified in traffic by a third party. Determined bulbs and fuses were all functional. Researched problem online and found nhtsa campaign number: 09v-310 regarding exterior lighting: brake lights: switch. I live in missouri which is not specifically noted in the campaign. However, campaign states "coverage for vehicles registered in all other states will be implemented…

    ODI 10329337

  • April 10, 2010 · 47,050 miles

    Switch

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated he received repairs to the vehicle under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v310000 (exterior lighting: brake lights: switch). Later, while driving at speeds of 35 mph he was stopped by a passerby that advised him that all three rear lights had failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the dealer advised the brake light switch would need to be replaced…

    ODI 10325816

  • March 31, 2010 · 40,351 miles

    Switch · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. While driving approximately 35 mph, the brake lights did not illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. She was informed by another driver of the vehicle that the cruise control had also malfunctioned. She believed that the brake light failure was related to recalls 06v139000 and 09v310000 (exterior lighting brake lights switch) and recall. The vehicle was being…

    ODI 10323363

  • March 28, 2010 · 44,000 miles

    Switch

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. While stopped at a traffic light, another driver informed the contact that the brake lights were not working. He called the manufacturer and filed a report; the manufacturer informed him that his vehicle was not included in recall 06v139000 (exterior lighting: brake lights: switch) and advised him to take the vehicle to the dealership for diagnosis and repairs (at his…

    ODI 10322594

  • December 13, 2009 · 65,000 miles

    Switch

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. The cruise control and the brake lights were inoperative. He replaced the break light bulb. The repair did not remedy the failure. He filed report 71-786235821 with the manufacturer. He was advised that his vehicle identification number was excluded from recall 09v310000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). He was then advised to let them now what the dealer…

    ODI 10296055

  • July 22, 2008

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting · Switch

    I have a chevy 2006 colorado this will be the six time that i that the truck to the dealer to have the rear brake lights fix they all go out together theirs have been some times that we had close call that we didn't get hit by the rear end it has been real scary at those times. *tr

    ODI 10235556

  • June 10, 2008 · 71,000 miles

    Equipment · Switch

    2006 chevy colorado crew cab. I am the original and current owner of this vehicle. According to the nhtsa complaint number 06v139000, there is a brake light switch malfunction with this type of gm vehicle. I have had this item replaced 6 times during my ownership of the vehicle purchased in february 2006. Gm has failed to fix the issue. This is a major safety issue. I have been pulled over by local and state police…

    ODI 10230748

  • Switch

    2006 chevrolet colorado cc customer states that due to the unsuccessful service repair they want to be compensated by a new car or new parts**nar**cc

    ODI 10186853