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2009 Chevrolet Colorado Body and structure Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
4%of 67 total for the year
Median mileage
46,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Chevrolet Colorado, 4% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 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.

“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while the vehicle was being serviced, the mechanic became aware that the entire subframe was extremely rusted and notified the contact. Additionally, the leaf spring on the driver’s side was also extremely rusted. The subframe was not replaced, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11553952, filed 2023-11, 88,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact had taken his vehicle for state inspection and was informed by an inspector that there was significant corrosion on the main undercarriage suspension. The contact was informed by the inspector that due to the severity of the corrosion, the vehicle could no longer be driven. The vehicle failed the inspection. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11420385, filed 2021-06, 46,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the sun visor fell down obstructing the driver’s view. Additionally, the contact stated that the frame was not properly aligned which caused loud wind noise to enter the cabin which interfered with hearing sirens or horns honking. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11482496, filed 2022-09, 33,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202616%
202514%
202476%
202321%
202235%
202111%
201921%
201842%
201731%
201691%
201582%
201237%
201125%
201013%
200934%
200834%
200796%
2006156%
2005195%
20046117%

Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Colorado

Electrical system
36 complaints
Fuel system
12 complaints
Engine
10 complaints
Air bags
6 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Latches, 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 30, 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