2005 Chevrolet Colorado Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 6%of 356 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado, 6% of the 356 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Ac blower fan works in high only. Upon checking the wiring I notices the resistor and the wire harness were burnt which caused the problem. I replaced the wire harness and resistor which fixed the problem. Upon further searching I found many others with the same problem and some that ended up in fires under the dash.”
NHTSA complaint #10356082, filed 2010-09, 60,000 miles“My sister has a 2005 chevy Colorado she bought new. The cam sensor keeps going out on it. My brother-in-law is recovering from stage 4 cancer and this is their only vehicle and it needs to be fixed and at no cost to them. The part is poorly designed in regards to the condensation that builds up. Some people don't have garages or car ports and if the sensor gets wet it burns out. I will never buy a chevy product, they don't stand behind their vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10384753, filed 2011-02, 40,000 miles“Check engine light came on in 90 day old vehicle - Chevrolet was fully aware of the problem when I took it to the dealer and fixed it. I had to pull over on the expressway to read my owners manual to determine if I could proceed - very dangerous. Chevrolet should be made to fix all colorados before someone gets killed on the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #10124551, filed 2005-06, 5,160 miles“I have had problems with my truck and the check engine light, when serviced I found that it was the cylinder head that needed to be replaced. The service department at the chevy dealer said that it is a known and common occurrence in the 2005 5 cylinder Colorado. After doing research I found that many others had the same problem, some saying that ever 15000 miles they have had to replace the cylinder head, and one guy explained changing it for the 3rd time within the 2 years that he has owned his Colorado.”
NHTSA complaint #10188641, filed 2007-04, 41,600 miles“I was driving and my truck was shaking and spitting and sputtering and wasn't wanting to run right. When it was idling it was choppy the check engine light came on it was almost like the truck was possessed. I got to my friend's house and I checked to make sure that it was getting enough voltage from the battery like maybe the cables were loose but they weren't. I cranked the truck back up and it wasn't shaking and going crazy but when it ideals it doesn't sound right/isn't like it should be.”
NHTSA complaint #10156965, filed 2006-05, 22,300 milesRelated service bulletins
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 | 4 | 10% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 6 | 7% |
| 2007 | 6 | 4% |
| 2006 | 31 | 13% |
| 2005 | 23 | 6% |
| 2004 | 23 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
95 complaintsElectrical system
69 complaintsExterior lighting
49 complaintsAir bags
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 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 Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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