Chevrolet Colorado Parking Brake Problems
- 10
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 4
- Years with records
- 2004–2007
- Stored years
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 10 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- emergency brake · 7 records
- parking brake · 5 records
- brake light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Parking Brake
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that the emergency brake failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was told the ratcheting mechanism was broken on the inside of the vehicle and needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 63,000 and the current mileage was 64,000. The consumer stated a representative from ford advised the vehicle needed a parking brake controller. Gm…
ODI 10484479
Parking Brake · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My 2006 chevy colorado is having abs problems. Brakes are squishy and pumping own their own for no apparent reason. Sometimes when i apply the brakes they aren't totally there. The peddle will almost go to the floor. The abs and park brake light comes on and off. This has been going on for quite along time (last couple of years). Have heard numerous others complain about the same thing. Just check the internet. Am i…
ODI 10357457
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Parking Brake
1. Normal driving. 2. Brake light switch failure. Brake lights inoperable along with inoperable cruise control. There were no consequences, however having no brake lights could result in sever consequences. One has to wonder if a wreck had occurred would it be considered my fault since my brake lights not functioning was the cause of the wreck? 3. I replaced the brake light switch with a new gm part purchased at a…
ODI 10335520
Parking Brake · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Rear brake grab and premature rear brake wear. *tr
ODI 10254129
Parking Brake · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tread/Belt
On way to work, i started braking while slowly coming to a red light. My brakes did not stop me and i crashed into another truck. I had extensive front end damage,while the other vehicle had none. When i applied the brakes, they went to the floor.also noticed pulling to the right....had new tires and alignment at sears(well after the accident) and, they said brakes were fine and did an alignment. When i had the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10269292
Parking Brake
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that the parking brake would not disengaged after it was released. The emergency brake cable froze the emergency brake unit during the cold weather. The contact had to manually release the emergency brake. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer who stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The contact did not repair the emergency brake…
ODI 10366881
Parking Brake
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet colorado. The parking brake release handle is plastic and falls off constantly. This failure makes the vehicle difficult to drive if it is not released. The dealer engaged the parking brake and stated that it was a design flaw that was unable to be repaired. The contact emailed the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were 265.
ODI 10194492
Parking Brake
EMERGENCY BRAKE HANGS DOWN BELOW
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10179112