2006 Chevrolet Colorado Power Train 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle lost power and shut off without warning. The contact called for assistance and had the vehicle towed to her residence. The vehicle restarted the next day. The failure recurred and the vehicle restarted after a couple of minutes. The failure recurred several more times and the vehicle restarted each time. The contact…
ODI 11217051
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Firstly the passlock system is a huge issue, if the parts in the system ignition system break down or trip you can be stuck high and dry on a whim. Passlock system is prime reason for my worries when driving my truck will cut fuel out and shut down and stall when i'm driving or need to start up my truck again also the blower resistor and cable are faulty as are other electrical systems but the blower motor resistor…
ODI 11145182
Power Train
We have experienced a front universal premature failure. We have aprox.51000 miles on this truck, from experienced mechanics, they say this should not happen to this particular joint. I take good care of my cars/trucks. No hot rodding or abuse. Purpose for this contact was to fined out if this is a problem and has been reported before. I think this item was defective when built. What's my recourse if any? [xxx]…
ODI 10636892
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. While driving various speeds, the four wheel drive engaged independently without warning and the front wheels seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10767518
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that the engine was a 4 cylinder 2.8 engine and would cause the vehicle to drive abnormally. The contact stated that the number 4 valve was sticking. The dealer diagnosed that the engine would need replacing. The engine was replaced by the dealer numerous times, but the failure continuosuly recurred. The dealer also rebuilt the transmission, but the…
ODI 10439126
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Description: abs failure, transmission, leaks (select above won't work) abs warning lights goes on intermittently and brakes fail to function. Trany sticks in 4 wd & won't go into 2wd, driver floorgets about 1/2 inch water on floor from rain. *tr
ODI 10446939
Engine · Power Train
Engine had a misfire and would stall sometimes when you made a tight turn at low speeds. Found out it had a bad value seat causing it to have the misfire. Gm messed around and wouldn't fix it. Red other people had bad value seats too. Spent my own money to get it fixed. *tr
ODI 10578069
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
P0017 code , mechanical engineering design malfunction. Electrical engineering curcuit (12v) steady design malfunction, actuater part design malfunction. High rate of speed engine rev/or power lose. Low rate of speed rpm not consistent, un controlled rev/power lose. The electronically components powering and monitoring the specific curcuit are faulty. Design is consistently an issue on 2005-2017 make models. Public…
ODI 11040372
Engine · Power Train
Check engine light came on intermittently. Engine heated up and transmission would not shift into overdrive on freeway. Transmission shifts hard now and then. Checked website for any recalls on engine, took to dealership, still under warranty. They keep the truck for 2 weeks, did machine work on cylinder head, computer said all cylinders mis-firing. Print out from chevrolet said 'head replacement', which was not…
ODI 10238863