2009 Chevrolet Colorado Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 54%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Chevrolet Colorado, 54% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Truck starts fine except about every month on average I will go to start truck and nothing happens. At first I thought I had a dead battery. After the third time this happened I googled the problem and found out it was the passlock system. If I wait ten minutes truck starts. This first started to happen around two years ago.”
NHTSA complaint #10967821, filed 2017-03, 48,000 miles“About 3 times a week my truck will not crank and I'm there having to jump it offf. I tried putting a new battery in but it still does it. I don't see this helping me out if I'm having to rush to the emergency room or if I'm somewhere and need to leave immediately.”
NHTSA complaint #11081433, filed 2018-03, 123,000 miles“My truck will not start sometimes. This happens randomly. It might start fine for several months, then it will not start every other day or week for several weeks. I have found through trial and error and internet research, that it will eventually start after waiting either 10, 20 or 30 minutes. I never know which one. This not starting has, so far, only been a nuisance because I am retired and I have been able to use our other car if it is here. I have been late to some appointments and stranded for some time in parking lots. …”
NHTSA complaint #10967682, filed 2017-03, 22,000 miles“The truck is still experiencing no-starts . I have been in correspondence with GM to try to resolve the issue for quite some time, now. I purchased my truck from van Chevrolet in carrollton, texas on july 27, 2009. I was not aware of a recall on the fuel system control module( recall #08411 beginning may 18, 2009), nor was I informed of it by the dealership. Smart Chevrolet of white hall (formerly of pine bluff) claimed to have repaired it in 2011, however I have had even more issues since then. …”
NHTSA complaint #10780941, filed 2015-10, 83,499 miles“Driving straight at 55 MPH on indiana highway 3 with cruise on engine died and would turn over but not start.coasted off onto a country road,had the Colorado towed to a auto repair shop.repair shop found a blown 20 amp ignition fuse, replaced fuse and engine started up ran fine.repair shop could not get the fuse to blow again.on other internet sites people have had the same problems,but no GM service bulletins or recalls.the truck has about 80,000 miles on it.I'm concerned I may have a wreck or get killed if this happens again.”
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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 2009 Chevrolet Colorado
12 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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.
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