2004 Chevrolet Colorado Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2004 Chevrolet Colorado has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 361 complaints with NHTSA, including 11 crashes, 13 fires, 14 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (88 reports).

3Recalls
361Owner complaints
11Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Colorado?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2004 Chevrolet Colorado recalls

Child Seat

Recall 10V575Nov 18, 2010192,676 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Recall 09V310Jul 29, 2009185,903 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Recall 06V139Apr 27, 2006404,733 vehicles affected

Most common 2004 Chevrolet Colorado problems

Problem areas named in the 361 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System88
Structure62
Exterior Lighting45
Suspension35
Service Brakes, Hydraulic34
Air Bags29
Visibility28
Power Train28
Engine And Engine Cooling23
Unknown Or Other22

What owners report

2025-05-27, Tires
Tire size 245/45R20 I purchased a set a 4 Cooper Discoverer H/T Plus tires for my truck in 2022. I haven't driven a lot of miles on them due to the fact that I live on the Island of Oahu, in Honolulu, Hawaii and have a lot of thread life left. I noticed that the sidewalls on 2 of 4 tires are cracking and separating. I removed them from the vehicle due to the risk of tire blowout and injury in the event of an accident. I've emailed Cooper tires for information and warranty resolution and have yet had a reply.
2023-10-13, Fuel/Propulsion System
There apparently was fuel dripping onto the starter and soaking the starter so when we went to start the truck. It caught on fire 🔥🔥 And my truck is a total loss
2023-08-29, Electrical System
One day, after I turned my truck off, I noticed that my taillights and overhead cargo light remained on. Key was out, truck was off, but the lights stayed on. So for the time being, I disconnected the battery. I brought it to a mechanic, who ran the codes that came back that the rear driver turn signal was high, the rear passenger turn signal was high, and the overhead cargo light was high. He checked the entire truck for a short, replaced the taillights, replaced the fuse box, replaced the body control module, and numerous other attempts at a repair, with no success. I was without a vehicle for many months, since I can't afford the absurd prices of the current vehicle market and was ho
2023-07-21, Unknown Or Other
The frame on my 2004 Chevy Colorado has rusted/rotted to the point that it snapped, causing the bed to rub against the cab. Mechanic said it is not fixable.
2023-06-09, Structure
Frame rust

2004 Chevrolet Colorado questions

Does the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado: Child Seat; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado?

Based on 361 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (88), Structure (62), Exterior Lighting (45).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Chevrolet Colorado has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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