2009 Chevrolet Colorado Engine Problems

“The 2009 model Chevrolet Colorado will not start when I turn the key in the ignition switch. The incident date and mileage may not be correct, however when I first began experiencing this problem, I would always call on-star and they would run a diagnostic check while the car wasn't operating properly. The diagnostic would always come back normal . I learned that if I waited 5-9 minutes, the vehicle would start as if nothing were wrong. The no-start has become more frequent. …”

“This vehicle pass lock system is activating nearly every attempt to start. This requires the driver to wait 10 minutes with the key in the ignition, in the on position. After approx 10 minutes, the pass lock light will go off allowing the driver to attempt to start the vehicle again. Sometimes it will activate the pass lock system an additional time and repeat the above process. This has left me stranded on multiple occasions in areas I prefer not to be around any longer than necessary. This issue is a major safety concern.”

“This vehicle pass lock system is activating nearly every attempt to start. This requires the driver to wait 10 minutes with the key in the ignition, in the on position. After approx 10 minutes, the pass lock light will go off allowing the driver to attempt to start the vehicle again. Sometimes it will activate the pass lock system an additional time and repeat the above process. This has left me stranded on multiple occasions in areas I prefer not to be around any longer than necessary. This issue is a major safety concern.”

“Purchased vehicle used. Within 1 week vehicle failed to start. Dash shows security lock flashing. Vehicle will not start until it is no longer illuminated, takes approx. 10 to 15 minutes. Continues to happen on a regular basis every 7 to 10 days, on occasion has happened twice in same day or 2 days in a row. Called dealership - offered no solution. Has been 2 months now and have been stranded many many times waiting for vehicle to start.”

“Rubber hood weather strip at rear of hood closure area detached, dropped down from insufficient retention clip design, atop of driver side exhaust manifold catalyst, and caught fire. Fire grew quickly and traveled up vertical laying weather strip, melted through plastic pcv hoses and convolute over pressurized fuel line soft flex hose portion. Was able to smell burning, see smoke, open hood, and extinguish fire with portable extinguisher before fire penetrated pressurized fuel flex hose area. All of this happened after pulling up to my workplace. …”