Seven problems related to brake light have been reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado based on all problems reported for the 2006 Colorado.
Tl the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the rear brake lights failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact also stated that the rear brake lights had been replaced eight times by phil smith Chevrolet (1640 north state road 7, lauderhill, FL 33313). The dealer refused to repair the vehicle again. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired elsewhere. The approximate failure mileage was 134,074.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. While driving and depressing the brake pedal, the brake lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that both brake lights failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 06v139000 (exterior lighting) and 09v310000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. While the vehicle was undergoing an inspection by an independent mechanic, the brake light failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. In addition, the four wheel drive light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,000.
No brake lights. Fuse is not blown.
2006 chevy Colorado- 4wd- z71, extend cab 1. Premature rear brake shoe wear (more than front disk); 2. Right brake light blows out repeatedly and shows shortout burns on contacts at bulb socket. Replacing bulb just blows each time. 3. Rear window leaks in heavy rain storms.
Driving home on date indicated. . . Slowing down for traffic and was almost rear-ended. . . The car behind me moved up to the side to inform me that he almost hit me due to my brake lights not working. Pulled over to confirm to find that none of my brake lights were working when pressing the brake pedal. Got home safely, located the recall information on safercar. Gov and found 3 recalls regarding the type of vehicle we have. Took it to the dealer first thing in the morning of 10/5/09. The dealer stated there is no such recall and stated we would need to fix it. Call Chevrolet at the number listed on the recall summary 800-630-2438 to be told that its not their issue, told me that it is VIN # specific. Asked to speak to a manager to discuss, a supervisor came on the line with no resolution. She did offer assistance, but would not define the assistance Chevrolet would be able to provide.
Rear brakes have failed four times since purchase; almost caused two crashes. Cruise control doesn't always work. Brake lights only work sometimes.