2008 Chevrolet Colorado Electrical System Problems
- 28
- 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 28 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- blower motor · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch. All brake lights stopped working; no longer illuminate when brake pedal is pressed. This includes the top lamp, above the back window. There is a recall number 09v310000 that describes this situation, but only good for certain states. In process of bringing to certified chevy dealer for formal diagnosis. Requesting consideration on expanding the current recall to include nj,…
ODI 11195569
Electrical System
Heater blower motor stopped working on 1, 2, & 3 settings. Blower motor resistor and plug were burnt and could have started a fire.
ODI 11114283
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine
Sitting in a parking lot none within 100 feet of me my keys were on passenger seat when the air bag exploided then on january 2019 battery went dead put new battery in it then on february 13 lost all power to dash still had all other power but when i turned it off will not do anything had it towed to dealer said it the body control module put it in and still nothing i think it all goes back to the air bag
ODI 11180464
Electrical System
Intermittent problems wihere the passlock anti-theft system is activated without intervention and truck will not start. I am the new owner of this vehicle (3 weeks) problem began 10 days ago. Has occurred 4 times (twice in one day). Research online shows this is not an isolated problem.
ODI 11097780
Electrical System
A well known, researched problem exist with my model truck and several other gm cars with the security passcode which causes the ignition to fail thereby forcing a wait time of 10 minutes to start the car. This is extremely dangerous for anyone stuck on a railroad crossing or if a flood is abound or should for example a raging lunatic happens to be in chase with a weapon. Should any of these happen gm would be…
ODI 11018656
Electrical System
83000 miles on vehicle. Air conditioning system on. Smoke and pungent odor started emanating from passenger side with air blower motor on, followed by blower motor stop working. Investigation showed connector on blower motor was melted resulting in a bad connection to the motor. Replaced the harness and after 2000 miles, again blower motor connector melted.
ODI 11015485
Electrical System · Engine
This vehicle seems to have a mind of its own. You get in the vehicle to go somewhere and it wont start. Everything comes on, lights, radio, a/c but it wont crank. Let it sit 10-20 minutes and it cranks right up. And it doesn't do it all the time. It may happen 3 times in a week then go 2 months or longer without happening again. It has caused me to be late for work, sitting a the gas station many many times!. I have…
ODI 10919734
Electrical System · Engine
Vehicle accelerates on its on, very scary when in parking lots. Stops while cruise is on. Its been doing this since august 2016. We have tried cleaning throttle body. But since it doesn't do it while the cruise is on. We have to assume their is an electrical issue.
ODI 10915479
Electrical System · Steering
When i turn to the right my vehicle dies it has been doing it for 2 weeks every day
ODI 10861043
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seat Belts
Driver side back door wiring harness between door and frame. 3 wires are broken inside boot. This is second time this has happened. Lasted 3 years. I have pictures. Part number 15214393 june 10 2012 air bag light on dash. Onstar told me that seat belt tensioner was not operating, and air bag will not deploy until it is corrected. Found that driver side back door that 2 wires were broken in the harness in the between…
ODI 10730477
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Electrical connector for blower motor caught on fire. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10662701
Electrical System
Tpms failed and flashes continually. Chevrolet can't fix it and neither can anyone else. *tr
ODI 10663982
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
This vehicle seems to have a mind of its own. You get in the vehicle to go somewhere and it wont start. Everything comes on, lights, radio, a/c but it wont crank. Let it sit 10-20 minutes and it cranks right up. And it doesn't do it all the time. It may happen 3 times in a week then go 2 months or longer without happening again. We have taken it to 3 mechanics and they cant find anything wrong. We have taken it to…
ODI 10629990
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I had the stop lamps fail on my 2008 chevrolet colorado, there was a recall issued for these trucks from 04-09 but my truck was not included, i called gm and got no where with them as far as taking care of this common problem. There are obviously other chevrolet colorado trucks having the stop lamp problem that may not have been recalled and should be. *tr
ODI 10605712
Electrical System
Sitting still after starting truck, noticed "doors" light on dash. Got out, checked all passenger doors and got back in drivers seat and closed the door. Door ajar caution remained lit. Radio will not turn off with ignition off, key removed and drivers door opened. *tr
ODI 10592923
Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes
Battery keeps dying got a new battery and if i don't drive it one day and go out to start it its dead. And also the airbag light is on ,rough idling. *tr
ODI 10586422
Air Bags · Electrical System
If you leave it set for a day it will not start new battery and altanator was tested it was good . And airbag light is on .
ODI 10736158
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
The truck goes dead every time you apply the brakes so i'm afraid to drive it is been parked since late november when i took the truck into the chevy dealer for the same problem they charged $350 change the plugs and clean the injectors and said it was fixed. I drive it once a week about 5 miles to take the trash off. I called the chevy dealer to ask about a recall they said there was no recall on that truck and the…
ODI 10584832
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that the engine failed to operate upon starting the ignition. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician informed the contact that the malfunction was contributed to the faulty computerized system control module. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10524517
Air Bags · Electrical System
Airbag warning light came on and wont shut off. Tried a new fuse but nothing worked. Don't want to spend 100 for tech 2. *tr
ODI 10543942
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet colorado. While driving 65 mph, the contact smelled a burning odor. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed smoke appearing under the passenger side dashboard. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the heater fan relay was burning and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
Fire reported
ODI 10788140
Electrical System · Fan/Motor
Ac blower motor works intermittently and now does not work. Other people on the web have had small fire melted wires. This has been a problem with the chevrolet colorados. I had 2004 with the same problem. So as you see it is a 4 year old problem. When are you folks going to address it with gm since we as the people have some much invested in them. *tr
ODI 10471200
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
There is an issue with the driver side headlamp, where it will not work under normal driving conditions. I replaced the headlamps to have the same result. Also replaced the fuse for the lt headlamp with same result. The left headlamp will work in high beam mode but not in normal driving conditions. I tried manually switching on, same result. *tr
ODI 10443455
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Frequently, due to some failed or intermittent sensor in the pass lock system, truck will simply not start or function. Truck will not engage the starter and if bypassed will not engage furl or spark systems. System is designed to prevent theft but upon intermittent failure, prevents normal usage. Pass lock light will appear on dash. Car will not start, ten minute periods will pass when system is supposed to reset,…
ODI 10618318
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
This was the first time it happened, an it is still happening to this day. While you are driving at any speed the vehicle goes into reduced power mode. This happens mostly when the air is cool. At idle the rum's fluctuate about 100 rpm on days it happens most. There should be a recall on the throttle body's since you can't just change the tps. *tr
ODI 10694401