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Chevrolet Colorado 2006 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

236Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
12Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System70 complaints

70 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine51 complaints

51 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes44 complaints

44 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting32 complaints

32 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 06V139000, 09V310000.

Fuel and Propulsion System18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V552000.

Latches, Locks and Linkages4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V575000.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

05V552000Reported December 7, 2005 - 32,068 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on December 7, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 32,068 vehicles across all affected models.

06V139000Reported April 27, 2006 - 404,733 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on April 27, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 404,733 vehicles across all affected models.

09V310000Reported July 29, 2009 - 185,903 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on July 29, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 185,903 vehicles across all affected models.

10V575000Reported November 18, 2010 - 192,676 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on November 18, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 192,676 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

RQ09001Opened February 25, 2009 - Closed July 30, 2009

BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION. Resulted in recall campaign 09V310000.

RQ09001Opened February 25, 2009 - Closed July 30, 2009

BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION. Resulted in recall campaign 09V310000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200616
200721
20089
200919
201037
201127
201215
201312
201429
201514
20167
20176
20183
201910
20205
20212
20221
20231
20241
20251
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.