Eight problems related to body have been reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado based on all problems reported for the 2005 Colorado.
The frame rotten away.
My truck bed is resting against my cab due to frame rot. There is big chunks missing from the frame.
Frame is rotted through, and now unable to pass inspection.
Tl the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the power steering fluid was leaking. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who noticed that the frame was corroded through and was fractured between the bed and cab. The vehicle was repaired. The contact called spritzer Chevrolet amherst (200 n leavitt rd, amherst, OH 44001, (440) 703-6350) and was referred to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.
My vehicle failed state inspection due to excessive rust resulting in holes in the frame cross member. The rust and holes compromised the vehicle so badly that it could have easily broken apart and cause catastrophic loss of control. I think that the frames for some Colorado were manufactured with steel that was not up to specification, more precisely the steels chemical content was incorrect. This caused the frame to deteriorate to the point of catastrophic failure. From what I gleaned from the internet model years 2004 ,2005, and 2006 were affected by this defect.
Air bag light comes on making it unclear if occupants are protected or if air bag will just go off on its own. Problem is wires in back door jamb become fatigued and break causing failure of air bags. Vehicle is also considered an inspection failure as well in massachusetts.
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the cowl panel failed and caused a water leak inside the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a glass specialist for a diagnostic test and was advised that there was a defect in the design. The glass specialist sealed the leaking seam. The failure mileage was 11,200. Kmj.
There is an undiscovered leak that is coming through the right side of the vehicle, which is soaking up the seat belt and seat due to corrosion. This could prevent the seat belt or seat from working and providing proper safety to the passenger. Manufacturer has been contacted by consumer.