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2006 Chevrolet Colorado Air bags Problems

Complaints
17about this part
Share
7%of 236 total for the year
Median mileage
65,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado, 7% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 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 own a 2006 chevy Colorado extended cab. The air bag readiness light stayed on after starting the vehicle. According to the manual, if the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle, it means the airbag is not in working order. The airbags may not inflate in a crash or they could inflate without a crash. This is a safety problem. I am concerned that the airbag would not deploy if involved in a crash. I am also concerned about having the air bag deploy under normal driving. There is a wiring harness that travels through the hinge of the rear door that appears to be a problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10550046, filed 2013-10, 66,500 miles

“On friday, august 7th my husband pulled the truck into the driveway got out of the truck went into the garage and heard a loud popping sound. Came outside and the airbag had deployed while it was just sitting in the driveway. This is a safety issue because could have occurred while he inside the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11348806, filed 2020-08, 128,298 miles

“Upon startup the airbag system will go through a check and the airbag light will stay on if a fault is found. The opening and closing of the extended cab doors will over time cause the airbag wires to snap into or break causing the airbag warning light to stay on. The airbags may not deploy if there is an accident and people may not even know that with the airbag light being on if that means the airbag system is working properly or not at all.”

NHTSA complaint #10985619, filed 2017-05, 210,000 miles

“Prepared on behalf of my father, who is the primary driver. On 2/22/2014 it was noticed that the airbag warning lamp became illuminated. Dtc indicated concern in driver's seat belt pretensioner circuit. Additional diagnosis also identified that lh rear speaker was inoperative as well. Wiring harness was inspected, identified fractured wires within the conduit boot between lh rear access door and body. The access door on this vehicle is opened and closed approximately twice per day. Basic online research identified many consumer complaints for this exact condition. …”

NHTSA complaint #10574599, filed 2014-03, 66,545 miles

“2006 chevy Colorado problems with airbags and engine stuttering. Consumer states that airbags sensor can not tell when his wife or daughter are in the passenger seat. He states that the engine stutters when the temperature is decreased. The consumer stated the air bag light did not turn on when the seat was occupied and sometimes the air bag indicator would suddenly show the passenger air bag was off. The consumer also stated on one occasion, the vehicle did not want to move; it went a very slow pace no matter how hard the accelerator was applied. The check engine light illuminated. …”

NHTSA complaint #10233950, filed 2008-07, 8,319 miles

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202616%
202411%
202212%
202168%
202011%
201932%
201874%
201794%
2016101%
2015122%
2012921%
20111024%
2010414%
200969%
20081417%
2007129%
2006177%
2005339%
2004298%

Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado

Electrical system
69 complaints
Brakes
41 complaints
Engine cooling
31 complaints
Exterior lighting
30 complaints
Engine
19 complaints
Fuel system
18 complaints
Body and structure
15 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
15 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Tires
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 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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