2006 Chevrolet Colorado Air Bags Problems
- 14
- 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 14 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- warning light · 5 records
- airbag light · 5 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- light illuminated · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Air bag lite keeps coming on and off while driving it started 10/1/2019
ODI 11265615
Air Bags
Air bag warning light on dash is stuck on. No obd codes noted. Air bags are serious business and i think gm should fix at no cost!
ODI 11072851
Air Bags · Service Brakes
TAKATA RECALL AND BRAKES
ODI 11166763
Air Bags
Upon startup the airbag system will go through a check and the airbag light will stay on if a fault is found. The opening and closing of the extended cab doors will over time cause the airbag wires to snap into or break causing the airbag warning light to stay on. The airbags may not deploy if there is an accident and people may not even know that with the airbag light being on if that means the airbag system is…
ODI 10985619
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that the driver's side air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred on ten occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,400 and the current mileage was 69,402.
ODI 10614493
Air Bags
Airbag light goes off then comes on when going into reverse stays on for a while then goes off until going to reverse then comes on again
ODI 10722522
Air Bags · Body · Seat Belts
Prepared on behalf of my father, who is the primary driver. On 2/22/2014 it was noticed that the airbag warning lamp became illuminated. Dtc indicated concern in driver's seat belt pretensioner circuit. Additional diagnosis also identified that lh rear speaker was inoperative as well. Wiring harness was inspected, identified fractured wires within the conduit boot between lh rear access door and body. The access…
ODI 10574599
Air Bags · Electrical System
I own a 2006 chevy colorado extended cab. The air bag readiness light stayed on after starting the vehicle. According to the manual, if the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle, it means the airbag is not in working order. The airbags may not inflate in a crash or they could inflate without a crash. This is a safety problem. I am concerned that the airbag would not deploy if involved in a…
ODI 10550046
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph he crashed into a vehicle that turned in front of his vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The police reported to the scene and a report was filed. The contact was suffering from neck pain after the crash but had not sought medical assistance. The manufacturer was not made…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10547614
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. While starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the seat belt pre tensioner and a low voltage wire needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10762789
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that the air bag wiring for the rear door failed and was causing the air bag warning light to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the air bag wiring harness was replaced. The contact was concerned that if involved in a crash, the air bags potentially would not deploy. The failure mileage was 47,207 updated 04/07/11*lj
ODI 10386292
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that while parked, the airbag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the airbag sensor would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
ODI 10417959
Air Bags · Electrical System
I own a 2006 chevy colorado extended cab. The wiring harness that controls the air bags, interior lights, and stereo speakers keeps breaking. I was told that it was a defect from the factory. The wires run between the cab and rear doors. I had it fixed under warranty in 2008 and again in 2009. My warranty expired right after the second fix. I have had to fix it myself twice since then. This is a safety issue since…
ODI 10430384
Air Bags · Engine
Dt*: the contact stated while driving the engine revs at all speeds. The vehicle has been to the dealership twice for repairs to the engine. They replaced the accelerator pedal and throttle body, but the problem still exists. Additionally, the passenger side airbag light illuminated. Although the dealer was alerted no appointment for inspection was made.
ODI 10153057