2004 Chevrolet Colorado Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 8%of 361 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,854miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the air bags of the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado, 8% of the 361 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,854 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While in parked or in motion, the air bag indicator lamp stays lit. I took it to two separate repair shops and they were unable to correct the problem. One shop removed the front passenger seat to check for faulty wires or connections and found none. I was advised to take my 2004 Chevrolet Colorado double cab truck back to the dealership where I purchased it, to have diagnosed & repaired. The problem still exist as of today.”
NHTSA complaint #10939104, filed 2017-01, 107,166 miles“2004 chevy Colorado turned on partially to the on position to start the vehicle and the drivers airbag popped out in my face and hit me very hard .this vehicle was not hit or anything, it was in a standard parking lot and when it popped out my hearing when blank or deaf like. The vehicle was not running at the time of the explosion. …”
NHTSA complaint #10383184, filed 2011-02, 121,000 miles“In october 2015, I received a notice from GM indicating a fault with the airbags. The letter indicated that they would cover the repairs if the years had not exceeded 10 past manufacture, which, on a 2004 model this was already a disqualifier. They also indicated not in excess of 120k miles, again a disqualifier on my vehicle with 150k miles. Additionally, when I showed the letter to the local dealer, and they ran a vehicle report, the recall was not shown. For all intent then, GM is disregarding the faulty airbags on my vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11076670, filed 2018-03, 168,000 miles“Air bag warning light was lit on my 2004 Chevrolet Colorado extended cab which I assume would make the air bags inoperable during an accident. Problem determined to be a broken wire in the harness between the cab and the back door.”
NHTSA complaint #10446006, filed 2012-01, 125,000 miles“I put key into on position and airbag deployed and hit me in face. My face was red & swollen on right side where I was hit by bag. My truck not moving was parked my seatbelt was out side I was getting it on when bag deployed. Gm is giving me a hard time! I keep getting 1800 customer service numbers they gave me a pac # but they have not followed up with me or dealer. I bought the truck it had 101,000 on it has 176,000 on it now. Gm only agreed to take care of it after I told them I was in vehicle when the bag deployed. Still waiting for my truck to be fixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10504052, filed 2013-03, 176,000 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 6 | 8% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 7 | 4% |
| 2017 | 9 | 4% |
| 2016 | 10 | 1% |
| 2015 | 12 | 2% |
| 2012 | 9 | 21% |
| 2011 | 10 | 24% |
| 2010 | 4 | 14% |
| 2009 | 6 | 9% |
| 2008 | 14 | 17% |
| 2007 | 12 | 9% |
| 2006 | 17 | 7% |
| 2005 | 33 | 9% |
| 2004 | 29 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado
88 complaintsBody and structure
61 complaintsBrakes
52 complaintsExterior lighting
43 complaintsSuspension
35 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsTires
18 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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