1. Chevrolet Colorado
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  3. 2011
  4. Electrical System

2011 Chevrolet Colorado Electrical System Problems

12
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

BandRecords
30–60k mi4
60–100k mi2
100–150k mi2
1–30k mi2
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 15, 2019

    Electrical System

    I have an ongoing problem with a 2011 chevrolet colorado truck not starting on numerous occasions. I have went to one dealership that could not help me after an entire day. I have talked to two other dealerships that could not help me. I have had an independent shop try to determine the problem. The truck periodically will not start and then after 15-30 minutes it will just start. The computer will not pick up…

    ODI 11268450

  • July 1, 2019 · 65,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Passive lock sensor fails and you have to sit and wait 10 minutes before trying to restart for the car to start

    ODI 11228756

  • October 1, 2018 · 119,000 miles

    Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other

    They need be investigation on 2011 chevrolet colorado for ignition switch and also on 2006 hummer h3. Both vehicle won't start then 20 min later it will start. Had battery and alternator checked out and nothing else is showing up.

    ODI 11270969

  • October 1, 2018 · 119,000 miles

    Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other

    I think they need check for recalls on ignition switch for 2011 chevrolet colorado and 2006-2008 hummer

    ODI 11270961

  • August 30, 2017 · 46,230 miles

    Electrical System

    IGNITION SWITCH FAULTY

    ODI 11033894

  • July 1, 2017 · 155,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Inline ignition fuse keeps blowing while driving. The first two times were when i was turning, two other times were when it was driving on a state highway, one time after it just started, and another as i left my driveway. At times the truck will start when a fuse is replaced, at times it takes multiple fuse changes to get on the road. This results in the engine to stop and power steering to fail. There is no…

    ODI 11005155

  • April 12, 2016 · 40,121 miles

    Air Bags · Electrical System

    Broken wires inside drivers rear door affecting the air bag warning system and possible operation of the air bag

    ODI 10855401

  • August 15, 2014 · 54,000 miles

    Electrical System · Exterior Lighting

    Failure of brake light switch. This is the second failure. This switch was replaced on 05/02/2013. These failures could cause a rear end crash due to no brake lights. *tr

    ODI 10625938

  • May 7, 2014 · 47,270 miles

    Air Bags · Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet colorado. While driving, the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the driver side rear door wiring harness was repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a second time and the wiring harness was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…

    ODI 10903760

  • January 8, 2014 · 62,201 miles

    Electrical System

    There are times when the truck will not start. It is generally when you have driven a short distance or made several stops. When cold the engine will fire right up. After a couple short trips, when you attempt to start the vehicle upon turning the key the dash will go dead. The engine will not turn over. Wait about 10-15 minutes and vehicle will start. Mechanic checks have ruled out battery, starter and solenoid and…

    ODI 10643754

  • July 10, 2013 · 10,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet colorado. The contact had difficulty starting the vehicle. The security lock would engage and the vehicle failed to start. After several minutes, the vehicle started normally. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The failure persisted several times over the years. The vehicle was finally taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the…

    ODI 10950286

  • February 14, 2012 · 5,339 miles

    Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling

    On february 14, 2012 i was driving on a clean, dry, straight, and level road at 35mph. I was not accelerating, braking, or cornering. The alarm bell rang and the dash board display indicated "traction fault, reduced power, service stability system". The vehicle dramatically reduced it's engine power to the point it could not be safely operated in traffic. It was impossible to accelerate with traffic, merge, or make…

    ODI 10450788