2005 Chevrolet Colorado Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 3%of 356 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado, 3% of the 356 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I started tp smell gas in my garage and thought maybe I just overfilled the tank but as the days went on the smell increased. About 2 weeks later, the check engine light went on and I took the car to my mechanic . He told me the fuel tank was ruptured on the top where the metal coupling met the plastic. I was very surprised because I never saw any gas on my garage floor. Then I realized that I not only could have had a fire in my car but also in my garage which is attached to my house. …”
NHTSA complaint #11254219, filed 2019-09, 81,000 miles“Car has 93,000 miles. Vehicle would shut off while at a stop light occasionally. Recently, about 2 months ago the truck would not start. Took me about 20 minutes of cranking until it did. It ran fine, I took it to chevy dealer grand prize Chevrolet here in miami and they changed the fuel pump. In 3 weeks after the fuel pump was changed the car has left me stranded 3 additional times. I just took off again and told them the fuel pump change did not help, it left me stranded 3 times, same problem, car does not start, after about 5 to 10 minutes of cranking it starts as of nothing happened. …”
NHTSA complaint #10244065, filed 2008-09, 90,000 miles“This vehicle got 25 mile to the gallon on the road and 20 in town but since the PCM went out it gets about 18 on the road and 13 in town. They hook it up to a computer and it says everything is fine but that doesn't explain the poor fuel performance and chevy will not do anything to correct since the computer says it runs fine.”
NHTSA complaint #10210012, filed 2007-11, 12,000 miles“Leaking fuel line. Woke up this a.m. Found puddle of fuel in my driveway. After further inspection the ele. Line for rear tail lights has been rubbing against nylon part of fuel line. I used two zip ties to secure ele. Line out the way,to prevent this damage in the future. Sent chevy e-mail but no response, my chevy dealer agreed that this shows poor quality control and poor customer service. I believe chevy should reimburse my for the cost of repair!”
NHTSA complaint #10209722, filed 2007-11“Purchased new 2005 Colorado. Terrible gas mileage. Took into dealer and was told to allow engine time to break in. Also, the dealer also mentioned by accident that they have had several complaints about this. The truck now has 3000 miles and still getting 12 mile per gallon. I was also told to try different gas stations fuels. Still nothing has changed. I do not have a heavy foot nor do I have the cash needed to keep filling my tank.”
NHTSA complaint #10116775, filed 2005-04Related service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10209741Mar 22, 2022This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.
- 10209734Mar 22, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 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…
- 10199281May 25, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2024 | 4 | 3% |
| 2023 | 5 | 4% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 11 | 7% |
| 2018 | 14 | 8% |
| 2017 | 16 | 7% |
| 2016 | 22 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 2 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 12 | 18% |
| 2008 | 5 | 6% |
| 2007 | 13 | 9% |
| 2006 | 18 | 8% |
| 2005 | 11 | 3% |
| 2004 | 12 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
95 complaintsElectrical system
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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