2005 Chevrolet Colorado Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 6%of 356 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,638miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado, 6% of the 356 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,638 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado 4x4 truck. I was getting over in left hand lane to avoid a truck and trailer that had stopped about 4 car lengths ahead of me when the front passenger tire snapped off the spindle and sent the truck down into the road. The hole tire snapped off and flew by the window taking the mirror and door handle with it. The tire was not flat and still had lugnuts fully locked on it when I picked it up off the other side of the road. My auto body guy said it looked like the metal , spindle, and axel just broke in half .”
NHTSA complaint #10227856, filed 2008-05, 53,000 miles“I took my 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (purchased in late june 2005) in for a pennsylvania required vehicle inspection. The inspection station refused to inspect the vehicle due to tire ware and improper front alignment. I made an appointment at the dealership to check the problem and vehicle inspection. The dealer informed me my vehicle had to many miles on it for the warranty to cover it. I have not had the vehicle for a year yet and the alignment is already out and tires are worn. Looking at you site I can see problems with these vehicles for the front end alignment. …”
NHTSA complaint #10159213, filed 2006-06, 13,293 miles“Had vehicle on lift for safety inspection found the frame of the vehicle rotted out behind the cab near the left leaf spring mount. The spring mount has since collapsed into the frame making the vehicle inoperable and a safety hazard. No parts are available from the manufacturer to repair. There are many documented instances of a problem with these frames rotting out in the same area or worse.”
NHTSA complaint #11301206, filed 2020-01, 125,226 miles“2005 Colorado pickup w/ sport suspension (zq8) erratic ride height in rear of vehicle causes rear axle misalignment. In the rear, one side of vehicle sits closer to the ground than the opposite side causing rear axle to protrude from wheel well on higher side of vehicle, this causes wheel alignment problems (a dog/crab walking condition) where rear axle steers/leads vehicle , I.e. …”
NHTSA complaint #10184862, filed 2007-03, 12,890 miles“Dt: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the vehicle vibrated. In an attempt to correct the problem the dealer replaced and balanced the tires several times with no success. The dealer has determined the vehicle performs as designed. Updated 7/25/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10161285, filed 2006-07, 11,424 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 3% |
| 2018 | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 2% |
| 2016 | 10 | 1% |
| 2015 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 8 | 3% |
| 2005 | 23 | 6% |
| 2004 | 35 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
95 complaintsElectrical system
69 complaintsExterior lighting
49 complaintsAir bags
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsEngine cooling
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 31, 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