2005 Chevrolet Colorado Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 3%of 356 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado, 3% of the 356 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 2 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.
“The cooling/heating blower fan speed resistor and wiring harness on the 2004-2009 chevy Colorado has a shorting problem which causes the truck to have a smoke smell and may lead to a fire if not checked on. I found mine after smelling smoke for a few months and started checking where it was coming from. I found the fan speed resistor connector and associated wiring harness burnt and slightly melted. I would have taken to the dealer but it was out of warranty and did not want to pay there high labor costs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10351148, filed 2010-08, 85,430 miles“Chevrolet Colorado computer shorted out due to faulty windshield seal. The front windshield was not sealed properly which caused leaks during hard rainstorms. When the short occurred it caused the brake light, headlights, interior lights and windshield wipers to fail.”
NHTSA complaint #10121475, filed 2005-05, 575 miles“2005 chevy Colorado HVAC fan/diode connector for blower motor. The blower motor has been malfunctioning for the past 12 months. The A/C fan speed finally has stopped working in all speeds except high(4). After searching on line I have found many consumers reporting the same issue. I have searched for listed recalls and have not found any and I feel this issues should be addressed because of the fire risk it poses.”
NHTSA complaint #10389939, filed 2011-03“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle started smoking on the inside. The failure was due to the blower motor connector melting and malfunctioning. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer nor called the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 54,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10366875, filed 2010-11, 54,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle would not come to a complete stop once the brake pedal was depressed. The failure persisted even when the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who stated that there was a possible failure in the ABS and brake pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 175,000. ..updated 08/11/14 the consumer stated antilock brakes were not operational and that sunroof leaked. Updated 08/19/2014”
NHTSA complaint #10592410, filed 2014-05, 175,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10230697Dec 15, 2022This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10216372Jun 22, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10216361Jun 13, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10211770Apr 19, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10190431Mar 26, 2021This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10178385Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10160682Apr 23, 2019This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10143752Jul 3, 2018This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10139280Jan 17, 2018This warranty bulletin explains how to determine if an outside mirrior was damaged by the customer and what is considered warranty and non-warranty.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2025 | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 5% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 7 | 3% |
| 2005 | 12 | 3% |
| 2004 | 26 | 7% |
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 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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