Two problems related to ignition have been reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado based on all problems reported for the 2004 Colorado.
For the past year my 2004 Colorado has intermittently failed to start when ignition key is first turned to start position. By turning the key off and than on again it will start. It does this once in while, but always seems to start the second or third turn of the key to the start position. Twice over the last two years it wouldn't start at all and I had to let it sit for ten minutes or so, than try again, at which time it started. I believe the problem is caused by the pass lock security system. Because its out of warranty I haven't done anything about it.
Driver's side electrical button control pad inoperable at irregular and inconsistent instances. Upon pushing driver's side window electrical button, driver side window will not roll down. However, the driver's back, passenger front side, and passenger back side electrical keypad window buttons remain operable. Both the driver and front passenger lock/unlock electrical keypad buttons are inoperable. Upon turning off engine, removing key, exiting vehicle, closing all doors, and pushing the keyless entry lock and/or unlock buttons result in response from keyless locking mechanism. When key is left in ignition and engine running, upon pressing either the lock/unlock electrical buttons on the driver's door or pressing the keyless entry lock/unlock buttons result in a double "dinging" sound from the dashboard display but no other indication is produced from dashboard. Dealer response; customer copy invoice: operate window, check connector on switch. Window operates normally, cannot duplicate customer complaint. Abs light will come on and stay for an indeterminate amount of time. Normal and correct operation of abs dashboard display light indeterminate. Results in customer concern for safety of driver and all passengers relying on correct functioning of abs brake system. Dealer customer copy invoice: scan computer code c0040. Run flow chart, found right front hub and sensor had intermittent open circuit. Replaced right front hub and speed sensor. Upon starting vehicle to warm up engine in 40-50 degree fahrenheit environmental conditions, inside manual heat-directional knob will not turn unless extreme pressure is applied. Dealer customer copy invoice: compare knob operation with another Colorado tension knob is the same. Cannot duplicate customer complaint at this time. Total labor. . . 0. 0 total parts. . . 0. 0 total sublet. . . 0. 0 total g. O. G. . . 0. 0 total misc chg. . . 0. 0 total misc disc. . . 0. 0 total tax. . . 0. 0.