2004 Chevrolet Colorado Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 7%of 361 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado, 7% of the 361 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have recently realized that my 2004 Chevrolet Colorado with under 140,000 miles has a severely rotted out frame. The body on my truck is in great condtion and has been kept in fantastic condition. The frame has multiple fist sized holes in the frame and I am learning that I am not the first person to be faced with this problem. With that being said repairs for this issue which would include replacing the frame have been quoted between $9,000-$15,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10959472, filed 2017-03, 139,000 miles“Some mornings my 04 Colorado stalls out and bogs down. Push the gas bogs down and goes nowhere. It doesn't matter the temp outside. It does it. Its not an everyday event. Just some mornings, and when the truck has been sitting more than 8 hours. I've changed the fuel filter, put lucas fuel treatment. Every small repair I've done. Dealer said when it acts up they will try and fix it. But of course you cant replicate the problem for them to see. Want to know what can be causing this. I've seen there has been alot of incidents of engine problems. From what I've read. …”
NHTSA complaint #10384844, filed 2011-02, 60,323 miles“I bought a 2004 chevy Colorado feb. 11, 2006 with 47,262 miles on it from the local chevy dealer. It is now july 21, 2006 and I will be taking it in to the shop for the 10th time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10163138, filed 2006-07, 15 miles“The frame is rotting out--I've had to have it repaired--welded--each of the last three years after failing inspection or being told it would. Suspension attachment areas, under and around shackles, cab mounts, long sections of primary frame from front to rear.”
NHTSA complaint #11205031, filed 2019-05, 76,000 miles“Noticed severely rusted frame on 2004 chevy Colorado just in front of leaf springs both sides of vehicle. Driver side more severe as part has rolled into frame. Pictures attached.”
NHTSA complaint #11111443, filed 2018-07, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2025 | 6 | 21% |
| 2024 | 17 | 13% |
| 2023 | 12 | 9% |
| 2022 | 8 | 14% |
| 2021 | 17 | 21% |
| 2020 | 15 | 17% |
| 2019 | 20 | 13% |
| 2018 | 36 | 20% |
| 2017 | 24 | 11% |
| 2016 | 51 | 7% |
| 2015 | 25 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 10% |
| 2010 | 4 | 14% |
| 2009 | 6 | 9% |
| 2008 | 4 | 5% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 12 | 3% |
| 2004 | 25 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado
88 complaintsBody and structure
61 complaintsBrakes
52 complaintsExterior lighting
43 complaintsSuspension
35 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 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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