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2008 Chevrolet Colorado Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Chevrolet Colorado has 7 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado

Electrical
24
Brakes
10
Airbags
7
Engine
7
Suspension
4
Other
4
Lights
4
Structure
3
Powertrain
3
Speed Control
3
Steering
3
Tires
3

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 7, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, IT SHOOK VIOLENTLY. TH...
Feb 1, 2017ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL ...
Nov 1, 2013ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE TRUCK GOES DEAD EVERY TIME YOU APPLY THE BRAKES SO I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE IT IS BEEN PARKED SINCE L...
Jul 1, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IDLE, I...
Feb 17, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINFOR MORE THAN 10,000 MILES (STARTING AROUND 33-34,000 MILES) AND OVER A YEAR MY TRUCK HAS EXPERIENCE...
Aug 10, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOCCASIONALLY WHEN THE TRUCK COMES TO A STOP OR COASTING, THE RPM GAGE STARTS TO FLUCTUATE, AND THE T...
Jun 23, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGNOTICED ROUGH IDLE AND HESITATION AT FIRST THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AFTER FEW WEEKS. CAUSE I...

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