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2004 Chevrolet Colorado recalls and problems

3 recalls and 361 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado.

3
recalls
361
owner complaints
11
complaints mentioning a crash
13
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2004 Chevrolet Colorado recalls

Child seat

NHTSA campaign 10V575000 · reported November 18, 2010 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 192,676 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Gm is recalling certain model year 2004-2011, chevrolet colorado, gmc canyon, model year 2006, isuzu I-280/I-350, and model year 2007-2008, I-290/I-370, regular cab vehicles and extended cab vehicles without a rear seat and equipped with a front 60/40 split bench seat. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the top tether anchor for the front center seat is not accessible and the owner manual does not include instructions regarding how to use the top tether.
The risk
Both NHTSA and gm discourage placement of a child in a front seat. Nevertheless, there are individual circumstances that may require placement of a child in a restraint in the front center seating position of this vehicle that does not offer a rear seat. Lack of access to the top tether anchor and a lack of instructions as to how to use it, may result in improper installation of a child restraint. Improper installation of a child restraint can result in a reduction in the restraint's performance in the event of a crash and an increased risk of injury or death to the child seated in the restraint.
The fix
Dealers will cut a hole into the back panel trim cover to allow access to the top tether anchor for the front center seat position and will provide supplemental information as to use in the owner's manual. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727 or visit gm's website at www.gmownercenter.com.

Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch

NHTSA campaign 09V310000 · reported July 29, 2009 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 185,903 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Gm is recalling 185,903 model year 2004-2009 colorado, gmc model year 2009-2004 canyon, model year 2006 I-280, I-350, model year 2007-2008 I-290, and I-370, passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alabama, arizona, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, puerto rico, south carolina, texas, u.s. Virgin islands and utah. Some of these vehicles have a brake lamp switch that may not work as designed due to contamination in the switch.
The risk
This condition could cause the simultaneous loss of all brake lamps or cause all of the brake lamps to stay on continuously. Both of these conditions could fail to warn others of the driver's intentions and could lead to a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components as specified in the recall bulletin free of charge. Gm anticipates that parts will be available by june 2010. A special coverage for vehicles registered in all other states will be implemented in the same time frame. In the interim, owners who experience the failure can obtain a free repair, however they will be required to return when the new design part becomes available. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727 or at www.gmownercenter.com.

Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch

NHTSA campaign 06V139000 · reported April 27, 2006 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 404,733 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Certain pickup trucks may experience the permanent loss of brake lamp function or brake lamps that are illuminated at all times. The center high-mounted stop lamp (chmsl) is affected in both instances. Also, if equipped, the cruise control will become inoperative. Any trailer brake lamps which are connected to the vehicle's brake lamp wiring will mimic the vehicle's brake lamps when either condition occurs.
The risk
A following driver may not know when the brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior warning.
The fix
Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch assembly. The recall began on december 5, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; gmc at 1-866-996-9463 or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 27, 2025 · Tires

Tire size 245/45R20 I purchased a set a 4 Cooper Discoverer H/T Plus tires for my truck in 2022. I haven't driven a lot of miles on them due to the fact that I live on the Island of Oahu, in Honolulu, Hawaii and have a lot of thread life left. I noticed that the sidewalls on 2 of 4 tires are cracking and separating. I…

Oct 13, 2023 · Fuel/propulsion system · fire reported

There apparently was fuel dripping onto the starter and soaking the starter so when we went to start the truck. It caught on fire 🔥🔥 And my truck is a total loss

Aug 29, 2023 · Electrical system

One day, after I turned my truck off, I noticed that my taillights and overhead cargo light remained on. Key was out, truck was off, but the lights stayed on. So for the time being, I disconnected the battery. I brought it to a mechanic, who ran the codes that came back that the rear driver turn signal was high, the…

Jul 21, 2023 · Unknown or other

The frame on my 2004 Chevy Colorado has rusted/rotted to the point that it snapped, causing the bed to rub against the cab. Mechanic said it is not fixable.

Jun 9, 2023 · Structure

Frame rust

Colorado model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2004 33611113
2005 33562711
2006 423662
2007 3140105

Across all years, the 2016 Colorado has the most complaints (714). All Chevrolet Colorado years →

Questions

Does the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado, the most recent reported on November 18, 2010 (Child seat). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado?
Owners have filed 361 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (88 complaints), followed by structure (61).
How many 2004 Chevrolet Colorado complaints mention a crash or fire?
11 of 361 complaints report a crash and 13 a fire; 14 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 27, 2025.