2011 Chevrolet Colorado Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 24%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,226miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado, 24% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,226 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“When I started my truck the red air bag warning light was on steady. I went to find out why the air bag light was on it was for the seat belt pre-tensioner. It was in a fault situation. It was giving 2 codes for this but was not told what they were. Upon closer examination it had 2 broken wires inside a rubber boot that leads from the extended cab rear door to the body. I was told this is very common for extended cabs as the wiring is to short and is pinched when the rear door opens and shuts. …”
NHTSA complaint #10716970, filed 2015-05, 55,852 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. While driving, the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the driver side rear door wiring harness was repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a second time and the wiring harness was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,270.”
NHTSA complaint #10903760, filed 2016-09, 47,270 miles“The contact owned a 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the contact crashed into an embankment and the front passenger air bag did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an impound lot. The passenger suffered injuries during the crash. The contact stated that the event data recorder indicated that the front passenger air bag was suppressed, which was why it did not deploy. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was 11,814.”
NHTSA complaint #10448624, filed 2012-02, 11,814 miles“The drivers-side airbag indicator light remains on. The light warns that the airbag is not working. This is the third time it has happened, first at 89,000 miles, then at 111,000 miles, and now at 133,000 miles. Previous repairs were for broken wires in the wire harness to the extended cab rear door. Wiring in the harness for the airbag is related to the seat belt tensioner. This is a defect that was reported to NHTSA by several others, some of whom were injured in accidents. The repair is costly; the dealer charged around $400.”
NHTSA complaint #11455060, filed 2022-03Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 6 | 8% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 7 | 4% |
| 2017 | 9 | 4% |
| 2016 | 10 | 1% |
| 2015 | 12 | 2% |
| 2012 | 9 | 21% |
| 2011 | 10 | 24% |
| 2010 | 4 | 14% |
| 2009 | 6 | 9% |
| 2008 | 14 | 17% |
| 2007 | 12 | 9% |
| 2006 | 17 | 7% |
| 2005 | 33 | 9% |
| 2004 | 29 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
14 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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