2008 Chevrolet Colorado Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado, 4% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,000 miles.
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.
“Frame is rusting have holes in frame left hand side behind front wheel can see all the way thru frame support that holds spare tire is completely rusted thru also if this frame brakes at the point behind left front wheel will cause a complete loss of steering emergency brake bracket also mounts here it no longer works this vehicle is only 12 years old”
NHTSA complaint #11322491, filed 2020-04, 157,935 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that her son informed her that the frame was corroded. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that she needed to pay out-of-pocket for the diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and transferred the contact to the dealer. The failure mileage was 109,221.”
NHTSA complaint #11463338, filed 2022-05, 109,221 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for a service appointment, the contact was informed that the sub frame underneath the vehicle was paper thin due to corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact was informed that the independent mechanic had four similar vehicles in the yard with the same failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was recently purchased. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but no assistance was provided. …”
NHTSA complaint #11701207, filed 2025-11, 119,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 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…
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 2008 Chevrolet Colorado
32 complaintsBrakes
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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