2006 Chevrolet Colorado Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 236 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,272miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado, 2% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,272 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I don't remember everything because I was airlifted. I ran a stop sign and myself, my grandson, and my daughter-n-law (my grandson's mother was in backseat) and my great grandson in car seat were on our way home coming from near columbus ga. According to the data recorder from the truck all our seat belts were fastened. Another vehicle hit my truck and my grandson was ejected and killed..his seatbelt failed. I failed a complaint with general motors in november 2013 and they turned it over to esis to handle. I have yet to hear anything as of today august 6, 2014. …”
NHTSA complaint #10619368, filed 2014-08, 98,000 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“The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. While starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the seat belt pre tensioner and a low voltage wire needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10762789, filed 2015-09, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted over to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the ignition switch was replaced. In addition, the passenger seat belt warning light would remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10894025, filed 2016-08, 50,000 milesSeat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 3% |
| 2017 | 7 | 3% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 6 | 7% |
| 2007 | 6 | 4% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 3% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
69 complaintsBrakes
41 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsExterior lighting
30 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 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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