2008 Chevrolet Colorado Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 9%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado, 9% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 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“There is an issue with the driver side headlamp, where it will not work under normal driving conditions. I replaced the headlamps to have the same result. Also replaced the fuse for the lt headlamp with same result. The left headlamp will work in high beam mode but not in normal driving conditions. I tried manually switching on, same result.”
NHTSA complaint #10443455, filed 2012-01, 80,300 miles“Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch. All brake lights stopped working; no longer illuminate when brake pedal is pressed. This includes the top lamp, above the back window. There is a recall number 09v310000 that describes this situation, but only good for certain states. In process of bringing to certified chevy dealer for formal diagnosis. Requesting consideration on expanding the current recall to include nj, where my truck is registered. Critical safety hazard, as can potentially cause an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11195569, filed 2019-04, 125,657 miles“The right headlight on the vehicle continually has condensation in it. It has been replaced by dealer twice in 18 or so months. Now it has condensation in it again. It is a Chevrolet Colorado 2008. The truck has not been wrecked or damaged. I'm taking it back to the dealer again in few weeks before the warranty runs out. This problem first appeared with less than 8,000 miles on the truck. The problem happened again within the last 8 months and now it has happened again. The truck now has about 22,000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10373164, filed 2010-12, 7,800 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the cruise control failed to function. While inspecting the cruise control when the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the brake lights failed to function. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09v310000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #11055230, filed 2017-12, 114,000 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.
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 2008 Chevrolet Colorado
32 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsEngine
8 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