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2006 Chevrolet Colorado Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2006 Chevrolet Colorado has 41 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado

Electrical
55
Engine
41
Brakes
36
Lights
20
Airbags
13
Structure
12
Powertrain
10
Steering
10
Suspension
8
Other
8
Fuel System
8
Tires
4
Latches & Locks
4
Visibility
3

41

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 24, 2022ENGINEThe contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the check engin...
Aug 4, 2017ENGINEWHILE IN MOTION, ANTI-THEFT LIGHT FLASHES ON DASHBOARD AND VEHICLE ENGINE CUTS OFF. MUST SHIFT TO NE...
Jun 20, 2015ENGINEI TRY TO CRANK THE TRUCK AND IT WON'T DO ANYTHING BUT I CAN WAIT ABOUT 15 MINUTES AND TRY IT AGAIN...
Apr 11, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED, SPUTT...
Feb 9, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALL...
Feb 2, 2015ENGINETHIS AT TIMES WONT START THEN IT WILL WHEN IT SITS SOME ONE BEING FOLLOWED IS BEPUT IN DANGER IF THE...
Nov 19, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VE...
Nov 3, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE ENGINE WARNING LIG...
Dec 16, 2013ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ...
Jun 20, 2013ENGINE2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO PURCHASED NEW ON 11/30/05. ON MAY 27,2013 SERVICE ENGINE SOON(SES) CAME ON ...
Mar 15, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI BOUGHT THIS TRUCK A LITTLE OVER 2 MONTHS AGO. SINCE PURCHASING THE TRUCK THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CA...
Mar 10, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED DRIVING ...
Feb 20, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH IN...
Sep 1, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE...
Aug 18, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMGM PASSLOCK SYSTEM IN MY 2006 CHEVY COLORADO FAILS DAILY LEAVING ME STRANDED FOR 10-15 MINUTES UNTIL...
Jul 1, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS A 4 CYLINDER...
Apr 26, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGI HAVE A 2006 CHEVY COLORADO WITH ABOUT 61,000 MILES. I HAVE RECENTLY HAD IT TO FAIL N.C. INSPECTION...
Apr 1, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGLIKE ALL THE OTHER REPORTS AND COMPLAINTS I HAVE READ ONLINE ABOUT THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. I HAVE THE ...
Feb 28, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2006 CHEVY COLORADO 4 CYL. 2.3L CAMSHAFT POSITION ACTUATOR WENT BAD AT 68,000 MILES CAUSING ROUGH I...
Feb 12, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGA 2006 CHEVY COLORADO WAS HAVING MISFIRES PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 2010. THIS CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGH...

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