2004 Chevrolet Colorado Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 88about this part
- Share
- 24%of 361 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,030miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 88 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado, 24% of the 361 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,030 miles. 7 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The ignition key has twice needed to be replaced as the key itself seems to lose the ability to turn in the ignition. I assume that the key wears out over a period of time, but I have never had this issue with any other vehicle that I have owned. I have had to call a locksmith both times and have a new key made in order to start the vehicle. Both times I was in a parking lot.”
NHTSA complaint #10885968, filed 2016-07, 98,000 miles“With the revelation of the GM ignition recall problem, there are much more ignition problems that were not included in the recall. The problem is in the ignition cylinder and alignment with the passlock or passkey sensor. My problem started shortly after the vehicle went out of warranty and I was told by the dealer that it was a $1000.00 repair. I can not afford $1000. So I have lived with it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10568922, filed 2014-03, 34,000 miles“I have replaced the master switch that controls the locks and windows once already. Got a new switch and it still doesn't work. I called GM and they said that there were no recalls on my truck for that issue. I can only lock and unlock the driver's side door with the interior panel or the remote- the rest of the doors do not lock/unlock.”
NHTSA complaint #10429588, filed 2011-10, 104,468 miles“Some times, the car will not start if the ignition key lock light blinks. I have to wait ten minutes so that it starts I have taking it to the dealer and they have said that it has a faulty ignition housing, of course they want to charge me a lot to fix it. I believe is a factory defect. My truck has a salvage title, so the warranty on it was voided. I have heard of other chevy Colorado trucks with same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10576088, filed 2014-03, 11,000 miles“I've had to replace 2 heater blower resistors due to a meltdown, this is a potential fire hazard and should be put on a recall notice. I was driving around 40 MPH at the time .”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 22% |
| 2025 | 7 | 25% |
| 2024 | 37 | 30% |
| 2023 | 44 | 32% |
| 2022 | 20 | 36% |
| 2021 | 11 | 14% |
| 2020 | 6 | 7% |
| 2019 | 24 | 16% |
| 2018 | 34 | 19% |
| 2017 | 41 | 19% |
| 2016 | 120 | 17% |
| 2015 | 54 | 11% |
| 2012 | 8 | 19% |
| 2011 | 14 | 33% |
| 2010 | 12 | 41% |
| 2009 | 36 | 54% |
| 2008 | 32 | 40% |
| 2007 | 45 | 32% |
| 2006 | 69 | 29% |
| 2005 | 69 | 19% |
| 2004 | 88 | 24% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado
61 complaintsBrakes
52 complaintsExterior lighting
43 complaintsSuspension
35 complaintsAir bags
29 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology