2008 Chevrolet Colorado Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 40%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,703miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado, 40% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,703 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The pass lock system will not let the truck start has left me stranded many times. Heater blower motor stopped working on 1, 2, & 3 settings. Blower motor resistor and plug were burnt, started a minor fire could have been worse. When I turn the vehicle to the right makes a large vibration and the vehicle shuts down can't get it to turn back on.”
NHTSA complaint #11271747, filed 2019-10, 100,000 miles“Sitting in a parking lot none within 100 feet of me my keys were on passenger seat when the air bag exploided then on january 2019 battery went dead put new battery in it then on february 13 lost all power to dash still had all other power but when I turned it off will not do anything had it towed to dealer said it the body control module put it in and still nothing I think it all goes back to the air bag”
NHTSA complaint #11180464, filed 2019-02, 91,000 miles“The pass lock system will not let the truck start, I have had this same complaint/problem for many years, have had in many shops for same issue, yes each one replaced something/fixed it for a sum of money. It happened again yesterday leaving me stranded once again. If I can get it running it appears my only fix is to sell/trade it and pass this very problematic truck on to other.any help would be greatly appreciated.”
NHTSA complaint #11244356, filed 2019-08, 134,000 miles“I had the stop lamps fail on my 2008 Chevrolet Colorado, there was a recall issued for these trucks from 04-09 but my truck was not included, I called GM and got no where with them as far as taking care of this common problem. There are obviously other Chevrolet Colorado trucks having the stop lamp problem that may not have been recalled and should be.”
NHTSA complaint #10605712, filed 2014-06, 84,572 miles“The truck goes dead every time you apply the brakes so I'm afraid to drive it is been parked since late november when I took the truck into the chevy dealer for the same problem they charged $350 change the plugs and clean the injectors and said it was fixed. I drive it once a week about 5 miles to take the trash off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10584832, filed 2014-04, 88,800 milesRelated service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 22% |
| 2025 | 7 | 25% |
| 2024 | 37 | 29% |
| 2023 | 44 | 32% |
| 2022 | 20 | 36% |
| 2021 | 11 | 14% |
| 2020 | 6 | 7% |
| 2019 | 24 | 16% |
| 2018 | 34 | 19% |
| 2017 | 41 | 19% |
| 2016 | 120 | 17% |
| 2015 | 54 | 11% |
| 2012 | 8 | 19% |
| 2011 | 14 | 33% |
| 2010 | 12 | 41% |
| 2009 | 36 | 54% |
| 2008 | 32 | 40% |
| 2007 | 45 | 32% |
| 2006 | 69 | 29% |
| 2005 | 69 | 19% |
| 2004 | 88 | 24% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado
16 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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