2006 Chevrolet Colorado Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 6%of 236 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,086miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado, 6% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,086 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“During a rain storm water puddles inside the vehicle. I have been unable to locate the source of the leak. Looking on line tells me lots of these trucks have the same problem. However no one has been able to find the origin nor a solution for this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10683984, filed 2015-02, 75,000 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“Purchased my 2006 chevy Colorado and took a road trip to california and noticed that when hitting the speed of 65-75 there was a loud air sound coming from the driver side window. I took it in and told the service advisor at the chevy dealer what was happening and he checked it and said the rubber trim was loose. Drove it again and it was worse, took it in again and was told that it was normal to hear such a noise while driving. Taking it in again because it is so loud it drives my crazy.”
NHTSA complaint #10186259, filed 2007-03, 7,200 miles“I own a 2006 Chevrolet Colorado with 14,000 miles on it. I have taken my truck to the dealer on at least 5 occasions complaining of a terrible vibration. The vibration is horrible from 40-55+ miles per hour. The dealer has so far replaced the 2 front tires, replaced the air inside the tires, rotated the tires and most recently stated there is nothing else they can do. After the last visit, I said there is something wrong with the truck and you or GM are going to have to step up and do something. …”
NHTSA complaint #10212455, filed 2007-12, 1,000 miles“2006 Chevrolet Colorado extended cab 4x4 with only 115k miles on it has a frame that is completely rusted out and snapped on the driver side just before the leaf spring while driving over a speed bump on a local municipal roadway.”
NHTSA complaint #11196218, filed 2019-04, 115,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10237648May 9, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace…
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10211764Apr 13, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10154601Dec 17, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 7 | 6% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 3 | 5% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 9 | 1% |
| 2015 | 8 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 7% |
| 2011 | 2 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 9 | 6% |
| 2006 | 15 | 6% |
| 2005 | 19 | 5% |
| 2004 | 61 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
69 complaintsBrakes
41 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsExterior lighting
30 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsAir bags
17 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.
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