2006 Chevrolet Colorado Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 8%of 236 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,774miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado, 8% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,774 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The fuel pump is leaking at the top of tank. I had a strong smell of gas outside and inside the vehicle. 2006 chevy Colorado has 80582 miles on it and the fuel pump housing has rusted a hole in it. It is simply ridiculous that I have had so many problems with this truck since I have owned it. I would recommend that nobody purchase one of these trucks.”
NHTSA complaint #10469426, filed 2012-08, 80,582 miles“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“The passlock system has become more of an issue with this vehicle. The vehicle will not start almost two to three times a week. Not only does this come at the most un-opportune time after 10 minutes or more to wait for the system to reset. After reading this post, I see that I am not the only one with this problem. I have had to wait up to 30 minutes sometimes to get the truck started again. His has become more of a problem.so far there has not been a dangerous situation where this problem has happened. …”
NHTSA complaint #10607275, filed 2014-07, 50,000 miles“I bought this truck a little over 2 months ago. Since purchasing the truck the check engine light came on, I had to have the gas tank float/fuel sending unit replaced, I had to have the AC repaired because the AC would turn on and then constantly turn on and off at first and then it stopped working all together, I had to have transmission seal replaced because it started leaking, and now I have this awful vibration when I accelerate and I have to keep the window cracked open because the sound of the vibration inside the truck is so loud it makes me feel like my head is going to explode. …”
NHTSA complaint #10459722, filed 2012-05, 114,797 miles“Truck misfiring on all cylinders since around june 2007. Check engine light on some, off some. June 19 dealer said misfiring on all cylinders and they were stumped. They first guessed bad gasoline then said computer needed reconfiguring. Still misfiring when I left shop. On july 19 returned to dealer. They said it was a GM problem that GM was aware of...possibly crankshaft sensor and for me to come back in two weeks. On aug 18 I took truck back to dealer after engine quit in a rolling turn in middle of intersection. …”
NHTSA complaint #10204469, filed 2007-09, 23,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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…
- 10213816May 26, 2022This Preliminary information communicates provides information to the technician on the use of R-99 or R-95 Renewable diesel fuel.
- 10209741Mar 22, 2022This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.
- 10209734Mar 22, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10199281May 25, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 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…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational 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…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2024 | 4 | 3% |
| 2023 | 5 | 4% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 11 | 7% |
| 2018 | 14 | 8% |
| 2017 | 16 | 7% |
| 2016 | 22 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 2 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 12 | 18% |
| 2008 | 5 | 6% |
| 2007 | 13 | 9% |
| 2006 | 18 | 8% |
| 2005 | 11 | 3% |
| 2004 | 12 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
69 complaintsBrakes
41 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsExterior lighting
30 complaintsEngine
19 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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