2006 Chevrolet Colorado Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 236 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado, 4% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 miles.
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.
“My vehicle suddenly stopped and I almost crashed! Steering went out and the front end began to rise! Since it was dark I was able to safely park my truck. So, the next morning I was able to observe that the tie-rods had snapped off. My truck has aprox. 80k with no heavy/ harsh driving. What is going on with chevy vehicles???? Recall, after recall......”
NHTSA complaint #10638267, filed 2014-09, 5 miles“Firstly the passlock system is a huge issue, if the parts in the system ignition system break down or trip you can be stuck high and dry on a whim. Passlock system is prime reason for my worries when driving my truck will cut fuel out and shut down and stall when I'm driving or need to start up my truck again also the blower resistor and cable are faulty as are other electrical systems but the blower motor resistor is outright a fire hazard that can melt or burn out. …”
NHTSA complaint #11145182, filed 2018-11, 164,000 miles“The ignition system fail and don't let the car start even we the original key and don't let start the auto for 10 minutes and so on and this is happening to every Colorado owner that I now.”
NHTSA complaint #10704772, filed 2015-04, 155,000 miles“1. At all temperatures the vehicle has hard spots while turning at low speed. 2. It occurs intermittently. 3. It has not been addressed at this time, because the mechanics can't isolate the exact problem, and I do not have the capital to swap parts until the problem is resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #10378051, filed 2011-01, 64,000 miles“Had to replace tie rod ends on my 2006 chevy Colorado pickup truck. The tie rods were worn out after 51000 miles. Truck would steer poorly. Not used off road or heavy use, normal driving! Don't have old parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10297080, filed 2009-12, 51,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10178292Jun 5, 2020This technical bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a power steering noise due to extremely low temperatures.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 22% |
| 2024 | 6 | 5% |
| 2023 | 7 | 5% |
| 2022 | 12 | 21% |
| 2021 | 10 | 13% |
| 2020 | 10 | 11% |
| 2019 | 22 | 15% |
| 2018 | 18 | 10% |
| 2017 | 19 | 9% |
| 2016 | 464 | 65% |
| 2015 | 365 | 73% |
| 2012 | 5 | 12% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 10 | 4% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 2% |
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 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology