general problems of the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado

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.

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.

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.

Frame is broken on both rails between cab and box,also cracked above rear leaf spring purch,wherever welds are present frame rusted into.

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.

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.

Inoticed frame at leaf springs completely rotted. 100000 miles on the vehicle.

I currently own a 2004 Chevrolet Colorado miles are 107,650. My truck is in very good to excellent shape, I take pride in my vehicles. The issue I have is my frame is rotten and cracked at the leaf spring hangers, much to my surprise when I jacked my truck up to change over tires and the rear axle stayed on the ground. Im very grateful we caught this before the right side broke away like the left side did. I do live in maine and they use products on the roads for ice, but my fuel and brake lines are in very good serviceable condition, as is most everything under the truck including the bed. I have been looking for guidance and stumbled onto some "forums" that state first gen Colorado this is common. I am not a forum member, nor do I believe in "internet shaming" I am loyal gm customer, but I it is very disappointing that I have a relatively low mileage truck with a great drive train, and no exterior rust that is completely unsafe and unusable. It sounds like a similar issue that Toyota had ive had and do currently have older gm vehicles with more miles and the frames are in excellent shape. Is gm/Chevrolet doing anything to help consumers?.

The truck has a very rotted frame on it. Seems to be of poor quality and with only120,000 miles and the body is in super condition this should not be happening. . Is there any thing to be done,will Chevrolet do anything at all to help? are we all stuck with this problem as others on line have complained of this. Thanks.

Severe rust / rot on the frame both on the main frame as well as the front frame work to the point that a salvage yard declared it unsafe to drive. Discovered when I had to replace the rear differential which also snapped due to rust.

The frame is rotting out--I've had to have it repaired--welded--each of the last three years after failing inspection or being told it would. Suspension attachment areas, under and around shackles, cab mounts, long sections of primary frame from front to rear.

I went to install brakes when the mechanic noticed the jounce bumber missing, but when he looked closer he noticed it was rotted. The jounce buper bracket is part of the frame and it completely rotted out. I called gm and they inspected it and they said there is nothing they could do. I said Toyota replaced all the chasis rotting out in the state of massachusetts, this would be the same the salt brine is rooting out frames and this vehicle is no longer safe. They will not even buy it back. I need your help.

I noticed uneven wear on my tires. So, I stopped at a garage and I was told the tires were under inflated even though I had the tires at the recommending psi. I put the psi in that the technician recommended and the problem seemed to go away. I went in to have a routine oil change done at a local shop a year after this, and I needed to replace all 4 tires. They had worn down on the inside tread to the steel within only 26k miles. The vehicle has been driven conservatively, and mostly highway miles by my wife. So I put four new tires and had an alignment.

Vehicle causing excessive tread wear on inside of tire, exists on multiple sets of tires. Tread worn completely through, exposing inner layers of tire. If not noticed when it was there was a risk of complete failure for all 4 tires. Manufacturer refused to make adjustments to vehicle after first 4 tires failed (30k miles), continues to refuse service after next 4 showing same problem (15k miles).

This 2004 Chevrolet Colorado, 2 wheel drive truck has vibration and shimmy at highway speeds. The tires are general ameritrac tr 265/75r/15. The tires have been replaced and road tested per the November 2004 bulletin from general motors. The tires have been replaced 3 times with multiple balances, etc. There is abnormal wear of the tires. Purchase date 9/27/04. Beginning of problem 11/22/04, at about 2300 miles. The problem is ongoing with difficulty controlling the vehicle after the new tires wear in a little bit.

Todays date is 04/20/2013 #1- wheel aligement front to back, where rear passenger side tire sticks out from body. #2- this is my forth set of tires because of aligement problems. #3- rear tail lights seem to be burned out, they are not it a poor socket problem, I lube with electrical grease. I can't believe that they are introducing the market with making more of the problems for the new line 2014 and beyond. This is the worst Chevrolet I ever owned the 2004 Colorado. I have owned 14 chevys, will chevys be in my future?.