2006 Chevrolet Colorado Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 236 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado, 3% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,000 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 have a 2006 Colorado 2006 crew cab l-5 engine. I have owned it for 2 1/2 months. It has been to the dealer for 1. Rear main bearing seal leak three times. 2. Two wheel alignments. 3. Auto- transmission cable fell off. This was when I was bringing it in to the dealer for one of the many repairs. 4. It still has to go back for replacing the rear window (on order). This vehicle has been in the shop for 25% of the time I have owned it.”
NHTSA complaint #10152534, filed 2006-03, 1,828 miles“Front end will not stay aligned causing heavy wear on inside tire tread. Have had truck re aligned several times and have replaced several sets of tires due to this problem first noticed it in 2007 and have replaced tires at least 5 times just recently replaced again im now at 80,000 miles this time went with 31x10.5x15 see how this goes.”
NHTSA complaint #10430404, filed 2011-10, 44,000 miles“Bad vibration in my 2006 Chevrolet Colorado between 50-70 MPH. I have been to the dealership 6 times with this issue. Here are the things they have checked to try to fix the problem *replace tires with same brand *check drive shaft *replace tires with different brand *force balance tires *check suspension the problem still exists and GM said that there is nothing more that they can do.”
NHTSA complaint #10184142, filed 2007-03“The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the left rear leaf assembly fractured without warning which caused the vehicle to crash into a barricade. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle sustained minor damage to the left rear quarter panel and passenger side door. The police were alerted and a report was taken. The dealer was alerted and a factory representative was scheduled to perform further inspection on the vehicle. Updated 12/01/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10165649, filed 2006-08, 8,632 miles“Rear leaf spring mounts and frame rusting through causing a safety hazard. Chevrolet doesn't offer a repair part nor does the aftermarket. The internet is ripe with other owners experiencing this or similar issues. The consumer stated there is frame corrosion specifically rear frame shackle mounts and lateral supports. The contact believes that the failure comes from the frame being made with the wrong metal thickness or metal that is not rust-proof. The vehicle was taken to a specialty shop to weld the frame, but the contact believes that is not the best way to fix the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11513576, filed 2023-03Related 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…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 3% |
| 2018 | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 2% |
| 2016 | 10 | 1% |
| 2015 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 8 | 3% |
| 2005 | 23 | 6% |
| 2004 | 35 | 10% |
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 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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