2007 Chevrolet Colorado: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 140 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is electrical system (25% of complaints); the 2009 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Nov 2010
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 140 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The headlight want come on and tail light switches Is messed up it want work and bulbs and all fuzes good one day they just stopped working”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Aug 2024
“There is a recall for my year of Colorado but not my vin. The recall is for 04-09 Colorado trucks for a defective brake light switch. Defective switch=no brake lights. My 2007 Colorado brake light switch is defective, therefore I have no brake lights. The switch has been tested and found to be defective, but a search of my vin shows no recalls. It's obvious that my vehicle and likely many more vehicles are effected than what are covered under this recall.”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2022
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet colorado equipped with general tires, tire line: grabber at/2, tire size: 265/70/r15, dot number: a3bm3nh2617e40240029. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, there was a blowout of the driver's side rear tire. The blowout caused the vehicle to turn sharply left, spin around twice, and crashed with oncoming vehicles coming from behind. Emergency services were called out to the scene of the crash. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was filed. The tire was a replacement tire. Neither the tire manufacturer nor the vehicle manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage on the tire was 14,000.”Owner report · Tires · Apr 2021
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact discovered a crack to the subframe underneath the passenger's side door. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.”Owner report · Structure · Sep 2020
“I purchased a vehicle and noticed a year later I had a potential odometer roll back discrepancy on my carfax. I have the carfax information if needed. Thank you”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jan 2020
“Vehicle sat idle for a few years before my ownership, then was in constant motion on highways and city streets for 2 years in my possession. Unsure how an 11 year old vehicle could have this happen, but at some point the vehicle developed 2 large cracks in the frame (one on the drive side and one of the passenger side, both just behind the doors of their respective sides of the vehicle) causing the bed of the truck to lean into the cab of the truck. Pictures included in this post are of the bed leaning into the can, and one picture at the worst visible angle of the crack on each side of the vehicle's frame.”Owner report · Structure · Jul 2019
“Engine will not start turns over let sit for 10 minutes to 2 hours will start had checked on computer several times nothing shows up was told it was crank sensor replaced with no change now im told it is security sensor truck has done this since it was new randomly now has 78k miles getting sick of being stranded and late to work gm should have a recall on this”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2018
“Passlock security system malfunctions and randomly does not let you start your vehicle for ten minutes leaving you stranded. Sometimes it will do it continually. Have had to wait as long as 80 minutes to start.”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that the brake lamps on the vehicle were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the bulbs; however, the failure persisted. Billy navarre gmc (located at 3690 gerstner memorial dr, lake charles, la 70607, (337) 513-4378) was contacted. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09v310000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Sep 2018
“Takta recall- brake lights, just stopped working along with the cruise control, also outside truck bed light. Switch ignition locks. Lights stopped working while driving down street. Ignition when tring to start vehicle.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2018
When filing, owners marked a crash in 10 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2011, CHEVROLET COLORADO, GMC CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006, ISUZU I-280/I-350, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008, I-290/I-370, REGULAR CAB VEHICLES AND EXTENDED CAB VEHICLES WITHOUT A REAR SEAT AND EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT 60/40 SPLIT BENCH SEAT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR FOR THE FRONT CENTER SEAT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE AND THE OWNER MANUAL DOES NOT INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING HOW TO USE THE TOP TETHER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CUT A HOLE INTO THE BACK PANEL TRIM COVER TO ALLOW ACCESS TO THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR FOR THE FRONT CENTER SEAT POSITION AND WILL PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AS TO USE IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727 OR VISIT GM'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
GM IS RECALLING 185,903 MODEL YEAR 2004-2009 COLORADO, GMC MODEL YEAR 2009-2004 CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006 I-280, I-350, MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 I-290, AND I-370, PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, PUERTO RICO, SOUTH CAROLINA, TEXAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS AND UTAH. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A BRAKE LAMP SWITCH THAT MAY NOT WORK AS DESIGNED DUE TO CONTAMINATION IN THE SWITCH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS AS SPECIFIED IN THE RECALL BULLETIN FREE OF CHARGE. GM ANTICIPATES THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE BY JUNE 2010. A SPECIAL COVERAGE FOR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN ALL OTHER STATES WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE SAME TIME FRAME. IN THE INTERIM, OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE CAN OBTAIN A FREE REPAIR, HOWEVER THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO RETURN WHEN THE NEW DESIGN PART BECOMES AVAILABLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INCOMPLETE TIRE RIM DESIGNATION ON THE CERTIFICATION/TIRE LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR EDGE. IN ADDITION, THE LABEL MAY ALSO BE MISSING THE TIRE LOAD RATING ON THE LABEL. ALTHOUGH THIS INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD, IF A TIRE OF A LESSER LOAD RATING IS INSTALLED, THE TIRE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SUSTAIN THE LOADS ENCOUNTERED DURING USE.
Remedy: A LABEL THAT WILL CORRECT THE LABEL ORIGINALLY INSTALLED WILL BE MAILED TO CONSUMERS ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL. THE RECALL BEGAON ON NOVEMBER 7, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2239, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, AND GMC TRUCKS AT 1-866-996-9463.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2007 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
NHTSA has 140 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado. The most complained-about area is electrical system (25% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Colorado problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 59,482 miles or less.
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning child seat. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.