2004 Chevrolet Colorado Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 7%of 361 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,250miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado, 7% of the 361 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,250 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I noticed my floor was soaking wet after a long rain... I checked the windows and doors to make sure they were not left open...my truck leaks somewhere from within. My buddy said it is probably the firewall... Now my truck smells like mildew and continues to leak, im afraid it might mold and cause me or my family to get sick. The windows always fog up as a result of the dampness, making it harder to see at night.”
NHTSA complaint #10214256, filed 2008-01, 55,000 miles“This incident occurred twice. It involves the heater blower motor resistor assembly. 8 years ago my daughter used put her back pack on the passenger floor where it repeatedly made impacted the connection to the blower motor relay assembly. This eventually caused the pin and socket on the orange wire to separate to the point where it arced and burnt. I found and repaired the socket when the heater would only work on high. On the 16th of dec 2013, a passenger size 12 shoes accidentally, and unwittingly kicked the same spot and caused the same fault. I repaired the socket again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10557570, filed 2013-12, 111,234 miles“On a 2004 Colorado pu, the HVAC blower control has failed twice since end of warranty requiring expensive out of pocket payments. One dealer even explained the problem was related to overheating a resistor or some such technical blather. In any case, when the failure occurs the HVAC fan only blows high or not at all. A total of over $500 was paid on two failures.”
NHTSA complaint #10295573, filed 2009-12, 42,400 miles“Colorado 2004-- the driver's window stops working and battery goes dead. The body control module is replaced. Then the fuse block has scorch marks. Possible fire. This is a common problem with a chev. Colorado. Repairs are being done by a local repair garage. Chevrolet has moved out of our area. There is some problem with the fuse block just waiting for a major fire or property damage to happen.”
NHTSA complaint #10310833, filed 2010-02, 44,250 miles“Consumer complained about a defroster problem. When the temperature reached 20 degrees or lower the defroster will not clear the windshield, making visibility very difficult. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, who stated that this was the way vehicle was designed, and there was nothing else they could do.”
NHTSA complaint #10106841, filed 2005-01, 10,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10178385Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2025 | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 5% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 7 | 3% |
| 2005 | 12 | 3% |
| 2004 | 26 | 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 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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