general problems of the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado

Five problems related to exterior lighting 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.

1 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2025

The high mounted stop lights and the cruise control do not work. A recall for this was issued (NHTSA 06v13900 and NHTSA 09v310000) but when I enter my VIN it says I'm not included in the recall. Also, a dealer said my vehicle was not in the recall. If I have the problem stated in the recall why am I not included? I am the original owner. First noticed problem about six months ago. Did not know about the recall until yesterday.

2 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 12/30/2016

Will not start,to hot to start!!!!!.

3 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 10/17/2016

Strong gas oder outside the truck. Radio lights no not work on presets or scan tune. Along with window lights. Cd will not eject.

4 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 11/14/2012

While driving home from work in the dark, both of my low beam headlamps quit working. I have been having issues with the headlamps and brake lamps going out intermittently and often. I replace them and they continue to go out. I believe there are electrical issues with my vehicle and I have read complaints on the 2006 chevy Colorado with some of the same issues. I have contacted Chevrolet via e-mail to see if they can assist or if they have a resolution. This is a dangerous situation that could end in disaster.

5 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 05/06/2010

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. While driving approximately 45 mph with the high beams on, the contact noticed the low beams were not on at the same time which reduced visibility. The contact then realized that both the high beams and low beams did not operate at the same time. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told the vehicle was operating as intended. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 44,000. Updated 03/24/lj.


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