Seven problems related to anti-theft controller have been reported for the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado based on all problems reported for the 2007 Colorado.
The passlock anti-theft device keeps my vehicle from starting thinking it's being stolen. . Disabling the fuel pump. . This is a safety issue and has also made me late for work several times and stranded. It started occurring this year July 22, 2017 with no prior incidents. It's occurring on a regular interval and it's getting to the point that I cant rely on my vehicle to start as normal. Please let there be a recall on getting the manufacturer general motors to fix this on my Colorado as it's the only fault on this vehicle. The faulty passlock systems should be a recalled item since it will disable the fuel pump and having to wait 10 minutes for the the system to reset at unknown or unsafe places. I am a single mother with two kids and I rely on my vehicle to commute to and from school and work. Luckily the incidents have occurred at work, at home, at walmart parking lot. . But who knows when the system decided as it gets worst. My seventeen year old son has taken the vehicle out and I'm always worried about this safety due to this faulty passlock anti-theft device. The vehicle has 181,450 miles, no check engine lights show on dash. . Other than this issue. . It's the only reason the vehicle is mostly parked in my driveway. . Only myself will take the drive it for short distances. I wish and hope to have the manufacturer render a needed recall on this passlock anti-theft device system.
This is a safety issue as the vehicle (many 2007 Colorado's at least from review of the NHTSA complaint page & discussion with other users) fails to start, sometimes once, sometimes twice, and I have had 4 occasions in a row where the truck failed to start. It appears the anti-theft system engages for no apparent reason resulting in a 10-15 minute "time out" before you can again attempt to start the vehicle. Obvious as the anti-theft icon is flashing when you attempt to restart the vehicle. This at first was simply an inconvenience, but now it is not only frustrating, it is dangerous should you have to need this vehicle in a emergency (evacuation from your home or a medical emergency). This had first started to be once every few weeks, and now that I'm at 61,500 miles, it has been more frequent (once it happened 4 times in a row) almost 3-4 times per week. You can't be expected to change your schedule to go to work or just use the vehicle to carry on your life 30-40 minutes earlier than you already do just in case the vehicle fails to start; or be able to use this vehicle with any reliability in an emergency. Spoke with a local chevy dealer repair shop on the phone months ago and they basically said they were not aware of this type of issue and most likely couldn't resolve it as it is an intermittent problem.
Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that when the anti theft mode illuminated, the vehicle would failed to start. The failure recurred five times. The vehicle was taken to jeff gordon Chevrolet dealer, located on 228 s college rd, wilmington, nc 28403, where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch mechanism failed and needed to replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that they would not repair the vehicle. That he needed to pay the fee for the repair. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Aw.
Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the pass lock anti theft system had malfunctioned and the vehicle could not be started. The ignition key was replaced but the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. Pam.
Vehicle would not start after parked and shut off engine. Found that the passlock anti-theft system had activated somehow. The engine would not turn over, only a few audible tones and the red "lock" light on. Also it showed an abs fault. Note- I do not have an aftermarket alarm or locks on my truck, I actually dont have any aftermarket anything on my truck besides tinted windows. I checked the battery with my multimeter, voltage was at 12. 7vdc. After a few more unsuccessful attempts, I unhooked the battery and let it sit for about 15 minutes to maybe reset the computer. Tried again and found that the computer did not reset. Called the dealer, jn automotive in honolulu, and they said they have never heard of the problem and to bring it in. I got it towed there and after a day they said that the battery had a low voltage of 11. 6~vdc and thats why it wouldnt start/turn over. I know for a fact that 11+vdc will turn an engine over at least a few times if not just start it. So they were able to start the truck by apparently unhooking the battery from the truck for a long period of time (maybe an hour, overnight, whatever) and replacing it. This did not solve the issue of why my truck "all of a sudden" initiated the anti-theft system and lock me out from starting the engine. They charged me over $200 for a new battery plus $100+ for labor because they said the problem was with the battery and not the truck electronics. I really needed my truck as I had all my tools and paperwork in there and I had to go back to work. They said this is the first time they encountered this problem. Google revealed many accounts of this problem. Oh, and by the way, when I was there I saw at least 6 newer corvettes and 4 newer avalanches there for some problem so watch out chevy owners. . .
Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the engine failed to operate until after waiting ten minutes as the pass lock anti theft system warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred sporadically. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. Js.
Anti-theft locks up engine sometimes twice a day. Must wait 15 minutes for anti-theft to timeout for vehicle to start. I've had numerous visits to mechanics, locksmiths, truck towed. Gm dealer tells me they have never heard of this problem. I see this is a very common problem among other 2007 chevy Colorado owners. I have emailed gm with a complaint and they never responded. Very frustrated! I have been a loyal chevy owner my whole life. I will never buy another chevy again. Unfortunately I'm not wealthy and can't just replace this disaster of a vehicle. Let's hope I'm never in an emergency situation where my vehicle not starting causes detrimental results. Shame shame shame on you chevy for your utter lack of responsibility to fix a known problem.