2005 Chevrolet Colorado Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 4%of 356 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,995miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado, 4% of the 356 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,995 miles.
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.
“My cruise control stopped working and then my break lights. Put in new break bulbs and they still do not work! I was dri ing when cruise control went out and my husband noticed my breaks while I was driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11084641, filed 2018-04, 175,000 miles“Complete failure of all brake lights due to brake light switch. Was warned by another motorist following a near collision. I noticed several weeks prior to incident that the cruise control failed to engage. Dealership that performed the repairs stated that my VIN number was not included in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10346478, filed 2010-07, 66,845 miles“Front left ABS sensor on a 2005 cheverolet Colorado. The truck only has 88,000 miles on it and the ABS fault signal comes on everytime I drive causing my brakes to become stiff which stops them from working causing me to almost hit someone everytime I go to a red light or stop sign.”
NHTSA complaint #10418630, filed 2011-08, 70,000 miles“Travelling I-270 in dublin, ohio around 2pm at approximately 70mph when truck engine died. The emergency flashers and radio were still operational. Pulled to right side of highway and attempted to stop. The brakes were losing power, but there was enough to slow and then stop. Dash indicated 'reduced power'. Upon pulling off road, wife contacted aaa, while I looked under hood for anything obvious such as battery terminals loose or any plugs being unplugged. Nothing appeared out of order, I got back into truck and it started. …”
NHTSA complaint #10839527, filed 2016-03, 70,200 miles“2005 Chevrolet Colorado - cruise control stopped working. - my son has the same vehicle as me and had the same problem. He said the service person at dealership told him his brake lights were out as well. - we checked my brake lights and they were not working as well. - there were no lights on the dash to indicate the brake lights were out.”
NHTSA complaint #10135968, filed 2005-09, 14,800 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 4 | 3% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 3% |
| 2017 | 6 | 3% |
| 2016 | 24 | 3% |
| 2015 | 9 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 10% |
| 2008 | 4 | 5% |
| 2007 | 10 | 7% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 14 | 4% |
| 2004 | 13 | 4% |
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 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.
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