2004 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Complaints

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.

NHTSA ID

11663290

Incident

Apr 30, 2025

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

NHTSA ID

11549831

Incident

Oct 13, 2023

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 hopeful it could be fixed. Reading through some other complaints/online threads, this seems like a fairly common problem with these vehicles. Electrical issues that affect my ability to use a turn signal are a huge safety concern and this needs to be addressed.

NHTSA ID

11541503

Incident

Sep 15, 2022

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.

NHTSA ID

11533583

Incident

Jun 21, 2023

Frame rust

NHTSA ID

11526273

Incident

Jun 9, 2023

Frame of my vehicle is rotting away causing to fail inspection. Just finding out that Toyota did a recall on one of there pick up models replacing their frame due rotting frames that may be a safety factor if it gets into an accident. Does Chevy Colorado have a recall as such? Just had my frame recently welded on a piece of heavy metal to reinforce my frame in order to pass a safety inspection

NHTSA ID

11525731

Incident

Nov 23, 2022

Ignition safety module known as pass lock security. This causes my vehicle not to start and give a code and a light on the dash for the Pass Lock security. The vehicle was fine then I went into a store came out and put the key in the ignition, the lights on the dash came on but it would not crank. This is very hazardous cause It could happen while you’re driving anytime, which could cause the vehicle to go into security mode and turn vehicle off making it very dangerous for passengers in vehicle. This is a problem with other Chevy Colorado's when I research this problem.

NHTSA ID

11496968

Incident

Dec 10, 2022

Body Control Module, BCM. Controls everything. Air bag can deploy, breaks can lock up. Mine, the hazards were staying on. Chevy Dealer says they are on National Back Order and GM is canceling those orders after so long placed. “We can get you one from a junk yard for $350 but GM won’t let us properly program them with correct codes, and so many times they won’t take, and I can’t return the part”. My response to GM already and to Congressman Westerman, BBB, and the WH. A part such as the on board computer, SAFETY first, should never come from a junk yard and if GM doesn’t want to supply the part AS we all know they need them for newer cars right now….. You, the NHTSB and all of us are in danger. There is an expiration date on our cars, but we’re not being told. A computer that controls EVERYTHING in a vehicle is more important than a safety belt. Me not wearing it kills me. Me being told by the dealer I could leave my fuses out and put my arm out the window. Boy I hate being a retired SGM, cause I ain’t allowed to put my boot in a six.

NHTSA ID

11479749

Incident

Aug 17, 2022

Mechanic had the truck on the lift raised up to check the brakes for squeaking and while under the truck the mechanic inspected the frame because he noticed a lot of rust and called me to come look at it and pointed out that the frame has rotted to the point that he should not be driven and could break in half and cause major problems for the safety of the occupants and other drivers on the road. I looked up online if other Colorado owners had the same issue and others have the same problem. I’m am forced to junk this vehicle even though the rest of the truck is in very good condition

NHTSA ID

11460332

Incident

Apr 6, 2022

I was checking on the common rear cab rust and noticed the frame looked rusted through just in front of the rear wheel suspension mount. I took it to my local mechanic (Bob's Repair of Mayer) and they said it was not safe to drive. It is a complete blindside to me and now I have to find a spare (safe) car to help drive around my newborn and toddler. I am going to attempt to repair the frame as I do not have any other options for vehicles. There were obviously no warnings are notices that about this issue, but it seems to be uncannily common for this generation of Chevrolet vehicles. The truck only has 160,000 miles on it and surface rust on the cab. The vehicle is not drivable and not safe as the frame could give away at any moment.

NHTSA ID

11458276

Incident

Mar 20, 2022

FRAME RUSTED OUT LIKE THE TOYOTAS DID AND IS NO LONGER SAFE TO DRIVE.

NHTSA ID

11413031

Incident

Mar 1, 2021

Mileage

150,000 mi

THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK ROTTED AND IS NO LONGER DRIVEABLE WITHOUT A CHANCE OF AN ACCIDENT. THE PA INSPECTION IS ABOUT TO RUN OUT ALSO AND WILL NOT PASS INPECTION. I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK USED AND JUST PAID IT OFF AND WAS HOPING I WAS CLEAR OF ANY VEHICLE PAYMENTS. AT THIS POINT THERE IS NO WAY I WILL EVEN GET CLOSE TO WHAT I PAID FOR IT AS IT IS ONLY GOOD FOR SCRAP. I AGREE WITH ANOTHER POST I SAW ON HERE THAT SAID IF TOYOTA HAD TO RECALL THEIR VEHICLES FOR THE SAME REASON THEN WHY DOES GM NOT HAVE TO DO THE SAME THING? IT ONLY SEEMS RIGHT. I KNOW THEY HAVE HEARD OF THIS ISSUE BUT ARE JUST TRYING TO BRUSH IT UNDER THE RUG HOPING IT DOESN'T COME UP. HOPING YOU HAVE OUR BACK ON THIS WITH TRYING TO PROTECT THE CONSUMER.

NHTSA ID

11405597

Incident

Mar 27, 2021

VEHICLE HAS 96,800 MILES, AND THE FRAME HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH CAUSING THE REAR SUSPENSION TO DETACH FROM THE FRAME, AS WELL AS THE BED TO DETACH FROM THE FRAME. VEHICLE IS NO LONGER ABLE TO BE PUT ON LIFT TO HAVE TIRES ROTATED AS THE FRAME DISINTEGRATES UPON CONTACT. THIS IS A VERY WELL KNOWN PROBLEM, AND I AM CURIOUS WHY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HAS NOT FORCED GM TO RECALL THESE VEHICLES LIKE TOYOTA WAS FORCED TO DO WITH THEIR IDENTICAL SITUATION. DO YOUR JOBS, AND HOLD THESE CORPORATIONS ACCOUNTABLE FOR CHEAP WORKMANSHIP.

NHTSA ID

11397449

Incident

Feb 19, 2021

Mileage

96,800 mi

I SOLD THIS TRUCK LAST SPRING WITH 243,829 ON THE ODOMETER, IT IS NOW FOR SALE WITH 155,000 ON IT

NHTSA ID

11396814

Incident

Feb 18, 2021

THE FRAME UNDER THE CAB IS RUSTED OUT

NHTSA ID

11394982

Incident

Oct 14, 2020

Mileage

166,000 mi

2004 CHEVY COLORADO THE WHOLE FRAME UNDERNEATH IS ROTTED OUT AND UNSAFE. I DON'T HAVE MONEY OR INCOME OR CREDIT TO GET A NEW VEHICLE. I WANT TO KNOW HOW CHEVY COULD ALLOW SUCH A TRAGIC MISTAKE ON THE METAL USED FOR THIS VEHICLE? I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON WHO HAS HAD THIS ISSUE WITH THE FRAMES ON THESE VEHICLE?. IT IS ALL I HAVE TO DRIVE AND I AM PUTTING CHEVY UNDER WARNING!, THIS IS A DEFECT IN THE METAL YOU HAVE USED. IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO ME OR ANYONE ELSE THEY ARE TO SUE CHEVY. THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM NOT CAUSED BY BUYER. THIS IS CAUSED BY CHEAP METALS FOR VEHICLE. THIS IS MY FIRST SUPPOSEDLY MADE IN USA VEHICLE AND NOW IT HAS LEFT A BAD TASTE IN MY MOUTH. I AM NOT GOING TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR DEFECT. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM. IT NEEDS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF ASAP.

NHTSA ID

11388139

Incident

Dec 30, 2020

I'VE HAD TO REPLACE 2 HEATER BLOWER RESISTORS DUE TO A MELTDOWN, THIS IS A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD AND SHOULD BE PUT ON A RECALL NOTICE. I WAS DRIVING AROUND 40 MPH AT THE TIME .

NHTSA ID

11355441

Incident

Sep 16, 2020

Mileage

85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY CORRODED. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERN THAT THE CORROSION CENTERED AROUND THE SUSPENSION AND SUBFRAME SPRING MOUNTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,000.

NHTSA ID

11322958

Incident

Mar 20, 2019

Mileage

134,000 mi

THE AIRBAGS WERE DEACTIVATED DUE TO THE WIRES BEING DAMAGED THROUGH NORMAL USE OF THE EXTENDED CAB REAR DOOR. A NORMAL MECHANIC SHOP WOULDN'T FIX IT, BECAUSE IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE, SO TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE CHEVROLET DEALER, WHO CONFIRMED THE PROBLEM, AND HAD TO REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS IN THAT DOOR.

NHTSA ID

11297096

Incident

Jan 2, 2020

Mileage

162,000 mi

FRAME HAS RUSTED OUT TO THE POINT THAT IT IS UNREPAIRABLE, VEHICLE HAS 92000 MILES GOOD CONDITION EVERYWHERE ELSE. THIS IS QUITE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH COLORADOS. IT WILL NOT PASS SAFETY STANDARDS, QUITE HONESTLY IT IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING WITH THESE VEHICLES. IT SEEMS ODD THAT TOYOTA WAS FORCED TO REPLACE FRAMES DUE TO POOR QUALITY AND RUST ISSUES YET THESE COLORADOS ARE JUST AS BAD.

NHTSA ID

11292121

Incident

Dec 9, 2019

Mileage

92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR LIGHTING, DOOR CHIME, AND RADIO DID NOT TURN OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MAYSE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP (2032 S ELLIOTT AVE, AURORA, MO 65605) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE WIRES RUNNING FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HAD TO BE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR WERE NO LONGER BEING MANUFACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000.

NHTSA ID

11291347

Incident

Dec 20, 2019

Mileage

190,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 CHEVY COLORADO EXTENDED CAB. THIS TRUCK HAS 110,XXX MILES ON IT. THE PROBLEM IS THE FRAME ON THE VEHICLE, IT BROKE IN 2 PIECES WHERE THE CAB MEETS THE BED. THE FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND RUINED. THERE ARE A LOT OF FORUMS ONLINE WITH PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE IN THE SAME SPOT OF THE FRAME. IT IS VERY UNSETTLING KNOWING EVEN IF I DONT DRIVE THIS TRUCK AGAIN ANOTHER CHEVY COLORADO ON THE HIGHWAY COULD RIP IN 2 PEICES CAUSING AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE FAULTY FRAME ON THESE TRUCKS. THIS IS AN OBVIOUS ISSUE THAT CHEVY WILL NOT ADDRESS. WHEN MY FRAME BROKE INTO 2 PIECES INWARD DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE BED CAME FREE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND SMASHED IN THE BACK CORNER OF MY CAB. LUCKILY I WAS NOT ON THE HIGH WAY BECAUSE IF I WAS IT WOULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. I HOPE CHEVY MAKES RIGHT BY THIS.

NHTSA ID

11289496

Incident

Dec 12, 2019

Mileage

110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND THE CORROSION EXTENDED TO THE VEHICLE'S SIDE WALL. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO BE DRIVEN. THE MANFUACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.

NHTSA ID

11271511

Incident

Oct 25, 2019

Mileage

140,000 mi

AFTER TAKING MY 2004 COLORADO TO A MECHANIC FOR A BRAKE REPAIR HE INFORMED ME I HAD RUST SO BAD ON THE FRAME IT CREATED HOLE AND HE RECOMMENDED I NO LONGER DRIVE MY TRUCK ALSO HE CANNOT REPAIR THE BRAKES AND THE ABS SENSOR BECAUSE OF THE RUST. I PURCHASE THE TRUCK 2 1/2 YEARS AGO FROM A CHEVY DEALER AND STILL OWE MONEY ON A VEHICLE I CAN'T DRIVE. ONLY 135428 MILES.

NHTSA ID

11271366

Incident

Oct 14, 2019

THE FRAME HAS ALOT OF RUST PLUS THE FRAME IS CRACKED AND THE BACK,THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON YOU CAN NOT GET A RESPONSE FROM THE PLUGING UNIT. WHE YOU TO CHECK THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA ID

11244269

Incident

Apr 2, 2019