2006 Chevrolet Colorado Engine Problems
- 16
- 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 16 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 6 records
- repaired failure · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Engine · Wheels
On july 1, 2018, my son was driving his 2006 chevy colorado on the freeway when it combusted in the front driver's side engine area. Thankfully, he was able to exit the vehicle before it became fully engulfed! The pickup burned entirely, very hot and very quick. See attached photos. I did contact gm, as i see there have been many claims of fire in these vehicles. However, gm was unwilling to put effort into trying…
Fire reported
ODI 11112120
Engine
While in motion, anti-theft light flashes on dashboard and vehicle engine cuts off. Must shift to neutral and restart engine. Very dangerous. Same issue that affected other gm cars, that were recalled.
ODI 11012904
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated, sputtered, and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the exhaust valve to the cylinder heads and the cylinder head needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 109,000.
ODI 10705598
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and the check engine and power reduced lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10691588
Engine
This at times wont start then it will when it sits some one being followed is beput in danger if the wont start to get out of a dangeruos situaion. *tr
ODI 10683071
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without any warning and failed to restart. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 24,306.
ODI 10664628
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. While the vehicle was parked, the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the valve seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,000.
ODI 10715343
Electrical System · Engine
Once started once in awhile is happening more ofter i park my car at work supermarket etc and the car will not start i believe its the theft protection the lock light goes on and i need to wait 10 to 15 mins before the car will start again just tonight i was going home from work stop to get gas and had to wait again before the car started and just a few days ago last sun i had the same problem at the store and i…
ODI 10583228
Engine
2006 chevrolet colorado purchased new on 11/30/05. On may 27,2013 service engine soon(ses) came on and stayed on. Took truck to chevrolet dealership and diagnostic code revealed an engine misfire. They turned light off, test drove, light did not come back on and sent me on my way. June 17 2013 ses light came back on. Took back to dealership,they performed a "leak down test" that showed multiple misfires in engine, a…
ODI 10524223
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I am going to get gas and go in side to pay and it wont start cranks no advise i had the same 5 times before the midway chevrolet fix it a bad ignition switch part #63779 o a bill for the parts $416.74 the theft system would work and it would stop working it is a switch for the gas i think i need to be pay back. *tr
ODI 10662415
Electrical System · Engine
After my vehicle gained 67xxx it began to have issues with the anti theft system. When i turn my vehicle off, and turn it back on the anti theft light blinks. This has stalled my vehicle. When i attempt to turn it on the engine will crank and the lights flicker on and off. After doing some research i have found that numerous people have also encountered this issue. The only fix know at the moment is to wait 10…
ODI 10511043
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. The contact was driving 60 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and took it to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The dealer stated that the intake boot hose, cam shaft sensor, fuel cap, crank shaft sensor, water pump, manifold pressure, and thermostat needed repairing. The components were repaired but the failure was…
ODI 10561077
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. While driving 22 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was not able to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,500.
ODI 10761696
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
After about 2 years after we had the truck serviced for valve system issue which we were notified about via mail. We began having these starting issues that many of you are also describing. We took it back to dealer as it was still under warranty. We were told they needed to do a complete diagnostic on it which we could not afford. We purchased the truck in 2007 with 25000 miles and full warrantee. But diagnostics…
ODI 10519412
Electrical System · Engine
Vehicle purchased new on 05/2006. Less than a month after purchase the vehicle would not start due to passlock system believing the car was in the process of becoming stolen. Owner would unlock vehicle with key fob and place key in ignition to start, but red lock icon on dashboard would blink and engine would not turn over. Original key and original key fob used at all times of occurrence. Owner would have to wait…
ODI 10575495