2006 Chevrolet Colorado Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 8%of 236 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the engine of the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado, 8% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am going to get gas and go in side to pay and it wont start cranks no advise I had the same 5 times before the midway Chevrolet fix it a bad ignition switch part #63779 o a bill for the parts $416.74 the theft system would work and it would stop working it is a switch for the gas I think I need to be pay back.”
NHTSA complaint #10662415, filed 2014-12, 63,774 miles“I try to crank the truck and it won't do anything but I can wait about 15 minutes and try it again and it will crank. This has been going on for about 5 years. Vehicle was stationary.”
NHTSA complaint #11377584, filed 2020-12, 28,500 miles“2006 Chevrolet Colorado purchased new on 11/30/05. On may 27,2013 service engine soon(ses) came on and stayed on. Took truck to Chevrolet dealership and diagnostic code revealed an engine misfire. They turned light off, test drove, light did not come back on and sent me on my way. June 17 2013 ses light came back on. Took back to dealership,they performed a leak down test that showed multiple misfires in engine, a $4000 repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10524223, filed 2013-07, 40,640 miles“On july 1, 2018, my son was driving his 2006 chevy Colorado on the freeway when it combusted in the front driver's side engine area. Thankfully, he was able to exit the vehicle before it became fully engulfed! The pickup burned entirely, very hot and very quick. See attached photos. I did contact GM, as I see there have been many claims of fire in these vehicles. However, GM was unwilling to put effort into trying to determine the cause of this fire that endangered my sons life!! I have received no answers, no compassion, no follow through. …”
NHTSA complaint #11112120, filed 2018-07, 124,000 miles“Once started once in awhile is happening more ofter I park my car at work supermarket etc and the car will not start I believe its the theft protection the lock light goes on and I need to wait 10 to 15 mins before the car will start again just tonight I was going home from work stop to get gas and had to wait again before the car started and just a few days ago last sun I had the same problem at the store and I hope it starts before the food goes bad been lucky it least 10 min and the most up to 20 min I got a recall letter and wonder if that was the problem thanks for ur time.”
NHTSA complaint #10583228, filed 2014-04, 14,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007091Aug 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 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…
- 10242298Aug 10, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
- 10178949Jul 28, 2020This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC…
- 10178387Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10176326May 21, 2020This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 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…
- 10173416Feb 28, 2020This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services (including Flushing Services and Additives) and the Proper use of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 10167437Oct 14, 2019This 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…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 17% |
| 2025 | 3 | 11% |
| 2024 | 21 | 17% |
| 2023 | 21 | 15% |
| 2022 | 6 | 11% |
| 2021 | 19 | 24% |
| 2020 | 20 | 23% |
| 2019 | 20 | 13% |
| 2018 | 24 | 13% |
| 2017 | 26 | 12% |
| 2016 | 48 | 7% |
| 2015 | 34 | 7% |
| 2012 | 8 | 19% |
| 2011 | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 | 5 | 17% |
| 2009 | 10 | 15% |
| 2008 | 8 | 10% |
| 2007 | 18 | 13% |
| 2006 | 19 | 8% |
| 2005 | 7 | 2% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
69 complaintsBrakes
41 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsExterior lighting
30 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsTires
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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