2007 Chevrolet Colorado Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 14%of 140 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,028miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado, 14% of the 140 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,028 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Brake lights and cruise control have always worked. Tuesday on the way to work brake lights stopped, cruise control stopped. I purchased truck brand new while living in al,it was built in louisiana and shipped from ga. I asked dealer to search for recalls, but nothing. Had brake switch replaced at $195.00. Every state I've registered vehicle in al,az and mn license bureau had problem finding VIN in system.”
NHTSA complaint #10883268, filed 2016-07, 100,400 miles“Hello I own a 2007 chevy Colorado and the brake light switch failed. I had no brake lights what so ever I researched and found the recall on this and attempted to take the truck to the dealer. The chevy dealer would not fix the problem for me they stated that the VIN number of the truck did not have any recalls. I had to pay for and replace the part myself.”
NHTSA complaint #10316926, filed 2010-03, 63,268 miles“On several occasions the right headlamp has blown out. We have four 2007 colorados in our fleet and all have the same problem. These vehicles only have approximately 20,000 to 30,000 miles on them and the headlamps have been replaced four to five times in each vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10232374, filed 2008-06, 22,000 miles“I was involved in a rear impact crash due to the brake lights failing to illuminate. I had the brake lamps switch of my 2007 Chevrolet Colorado extended cab replaced per the manufacturer recall that was issued in 2010. However, the replacement that the dealership installed failed, causing the driver behind me to be unaware of my intention to stop, which caused that driver to crash in to the rear end of my vehicle. This issue was supposed to be corrected by the recall, but GM is obviously still using faulty parts. …”
NHTSA complaint #10475780, filed 2012-09, 87,697 miles“I have a 2007 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck bought in georgia and I currently live in tennessee. I discovered upon entering my garage in the afternoon of 7/13/2009 that my brake lights were continuously illuminated and would not turn off despite repeatedly pressing them and turning the vehicle on and off. I was unsure over the source of this problem so I conducted a quick google search and found the news article regarding this particular issue encountered in my vehicle type fitting my exact description (campaign id 09v310000). …”
NHTSA complaint #10280844, filed 2009-08, 42,000 milesRelated recalls
- 09V310000Jul 29, 2009Gm is recalling 185,903 model year 2004-2009 colorado, gmc model year 2009-2004 canyon, model year 2006 I-280, I-350, model year 2007-2008 I-290, and I-370…Covers: Chevrolet Colorado 2004–2009, GMC Canyon 2004–2009, Isuzu I-290 2007–2008 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 11 | 9% |
| 2023 | 9 | 7% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 5% |
| 2011 | 4 | 10% |
| 2010 | 2 | 7% |
| 2009 | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 | 7 | 9% |
| 2007 | 19 | 14% |
| 2006 | 30 | 13% |
| 2005 | 49 | 14% |
| 2004 | 43 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado
45 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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