Table 1 shows three common structure related problems of the 2009 Chevrolet Colorado.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Underbody Shield problems | |
| Interior Panels Sun Visor problems | |
| Frame And Members problems |
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact had taken his vehicle for state inspection and was informed by an inspector that there was significant corrosion on the main undercarriage suspension. The contact was informed by the inspector that due to the severity of the corrosion, the vehicle could no longer be driven. The vehicle failed the inspection. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving at any speed the sun visor drops and hangs in the contacts line of sight. Additionally, the contact stated the frame was not properly aligned which caused loud wind noise to enter the cabin and interferes with hearing sirens or horns honking. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to have the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while the vehicle was being serviced, the mechanic became aware that the entire sub frame was extremely rusted and notified the contact. Additionally, the leaf spring on the driver’s side was also extremely rusted. The sub frame was not replaced, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.