2005 Chevrolet Colorado Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 95about this part
- Share
- 27%of 356 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,615miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 95 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado, 27% of the 356 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,615 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The ABS and parking brake signal comes on the dash and will remain on for 2 to 3 days. The brakes also lock up and make a horrible sound. I'm not able to push the brake peddle down because it gets harder to push and it agitates. I have owned my Colorado for 6 years and it happens quite frequently. This concerns me because my 16 year old daughter drives my truck often.”
NHTSA complaint #10583730, filed 2014-04, 70,000 miles“The ABS brakes fault will occur on occasions. This has been happening for over a month. It appears out of no where. The brakes became soft and noisy. I can pull over and shut the truck off, wait a few minutes then restart and the problem self corrects. This is happening more often now. I am getting a little scared this may happen when I need the brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #10549920, filed 2013-10, 62,000 miles“I have had numerous braking problems sine the third year of ownership. Abs light and stopping problems to many to mention! Was told by dealership after $500.00 that calipers were frozen from rust! Also I have been getting ABS failures also. Please have GM make this dangerous situation right. Does someone need to die before action is taken?”
NHTSA complaint #10450687, filed 2012-03, 86,000 miles“Problem with my chevy Colorado. There is a grinding sound every time I brake. It even does it when I go five miles an hour. It does it every time that I take a turn in the streets even if I do not use the brakes. This fault in the ABS system worries me a lot, because I think it's a serious safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10454372, filed 2012-04, 36,800 miles“Abs braking system. When it is sandy,wet,slippery out I go to apply my brakes it makes a errn noise and the truck does not stop for 8-10 ft after that I have been in 3 minor fender benders. I have brought this to the dealer 3 times to look at it and they tell me that this is how it works(not stopping ? ) is there a place I can go to get this checked out.”
NHTSA complaint #10269467, filed 2009-05, 45,000 milesRelated recalls
- 09V310000Jul 29, 2009Gm is recalling 185,903 model year 2004-2009 colorado, gmc model year 2009-2004 canyon, model year 2006 I-280, I-350, model year 2007-2008 I-290, and I-370…Covers: Chevrolet Colorado 2004–2009, GMC Canyon 2004–2009, Isuzu I-290 2007–2008 +3 more
- 06V139000Apr 27, 2006Certain pickup trucks may experience the permanent loss of brake lamp function or brake lamps that are illuminated at all times. The center high-mounted stop…Covers: Chevrolet Colorado 2004–2006, GMC Canyon 2004–2006, Isuzu I-350 2006 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 11% |
| 2025 | 11 | 39% |
| 2024 | 30 | 24% |
| 2023 | 28 | 20% |
| 2022 | 10 | 18% |
| 2021 | 21 | 26% |
| 2020 | 13 | 15% |
| 2019 | 9 | 6% |
| 2018 | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 | 12 | 6% |
| 2016 | 41 | 6% |
| 2015 | 18 | 4% |
| 2012 | 7 | 17% |
| 2011 | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 | 4 | 14% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 16 | 20% |
| 2007 | 24 | 17% |
| 2006 | 41 | 17% |
| 2005 | 95 | 27% |
| 2004 | 52 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
69 complaintsExterior lighting
49 complaintsAir bags
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsSuspension
23 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsTires
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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