Frame Rust problems of the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado

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.

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.

The frame has rust holes through it that suddenly appeared the last three months. The dealer that have always gone to says the car cannot be worked on. Everything looks like perfect condition except the frame has rusted away.

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.

Truck has 25,000 miles. I do not drive it often because fuel economy has never been as advertised, no better than 15 mpg. When it worked, it was fun to drive. Now fails inspection because the frame is severely rusted, my truck is now unsafe. Not cost effective to repair, I have to sell as scrap. Radio replaced once. Blower works but very noisy. Abs sensors were replaced after 10,000 miles and need replacement again. I have replaced inner and outer tie rods after 21k miles. I have replaced gas tank gasket and exterior cab brake light. Also replaced transmission shifter cable due to rust. Tube on rack and pinion rusted and replaced. Tiny coolant leak that I cant find. All I can remember. Most faulty vehicle I have ever owned. Never buy a first year model of any vehicle.

Tl the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. While operating the vehicle, the truck bed made contact with the rear of the cabin. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the subframe was severely rusted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 118,000.

Entire frame of truck rusted and cracked through. When looking on the internet this has happened to multiple 2004 Colorados. Vehicle was parked when I noticed the frame hanging in the back.

My 2004 Colorado frame is rust through near the drive side leaf spring causing the spring to roll inward toward the center of the truck.

My gas tank fell because my frame is rusting and won't hold it this is my work truck and I really need it fixed its very dangerous my frame has very bad rust problem.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. While the gear shifter was placed in reverse, the shift linkage failed and the shift cable snapped. The vehicle was taken to west Chevrolet at (865) 970-9378 (3450 alcoa hwy, alcoa, TN 37701) where the shift cable was replaced. Upon further inspection, the dealer noticed that the frame was rusted and corroded. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 115,440.

The frame is completely rusted separating the box from the cab. Could have caused the vehicle to be driven into oncoming traffic if the last 1/2" of the frame let go on the right hand side. Was having new tires installed when mechanic found the problem.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. While driving, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact noticed that the front passenger side wheel was tilted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 204,000.

During a visit to the mechanic for a routine brake job on may 17, 2017, the mechanic refused to work on my 2004 Chevrolet Colorado due to safety issues involving the rust on the frame. I was turned away and given a receipt with the following in the "notes" section: "-vehicle is completely unsafe to drive - frame is rusted throughout truck, and where the driver side leaf spring is welded to the frame, it has fractured off. Any small bump / accident / shutter could break what is left off, and the rear axle will come detached from the vehicle at the point - customer has been informed. " this truck has spent only 12 years on the east coast of the us and the mechanic blamed the road salt for the rust. The body and interior of this truck are very clean and I have always taken great care of it. This frame rust is not my fault and have seen many more complaints and similar examples of this same year / make and model of this vehicle's frame rusting problem doing a simple google search.

I have a 2004 Colorado, with a very clean body, but my frame is totally rusted with holes near the rear leaf spring mounts. Chevrolet should be responsible for this!! I have read many complaints about these truck frames rotting!!.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. While having the tires changed, the mechanic stated that the frame was rusted out. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. The VIN was not available.