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2011 Chevrolet Colorado Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Chevrolet Colorado has 13 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado

Electrical
13
Airbags
8
Engine
4
Other
3
Lights
3

13

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 16, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe vehicle has an electronic issue where it does not recognize the original key to the car. It does...
Oct 15, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI HAVE AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH A 2011 CHEVROLET COLORADO TRUCK NOT STARTING ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. ...
Jul 1, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEMPASSIVE LOCK SENSOR FAILS AND YOU HAVE TO SIT AND WAIT 10 MINUTES BEFORE TRYING TO RESTART FOR THE C...
Oct 1, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)I THINK THEY NEED CHECK FOR RECALLS ON IGNITION SWITCH FOR 2011 CHEVROLET COLORADO AND 2006-2008 HUM...
Oct 1, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)THEY NEED BE INVESTIGATION ON 2011 CHEVROLET COLORADO FOR IGNITION SWITCH AND ALSO ON 2006 HUMMER H3...
Jun 1, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY NOT START. SOMETIMES THERE'S POWER BUT WON'T CRANK. SOMETIMES THE...
Aug 30, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEMIGNITION SWITCH FAULTY
Jul 1, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEMINLINE IGNITION FUSE KEEPS BLOWING WHILE DRIVING. THE FIRST TWO TIMES WERE WHEN I WAS TURNING, TWO O...
Apr 12, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSBROKEN WIRES INSIDE DRIVERS REAR DOOR AFFECTING THE AIR BAG WARNING SYSTEM AND POSSIBLE OPERATION OF...
Aug 15, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGFAILURE OF BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THIS IS THE SECOND FAILURE. THIS SWITCH WAS REPLACED ON 05/02/2013. ...
May 7, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMI...
Jan 8, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHERE ARE TIMES WHEN THE TRUCK WILL NOT START. IT IS GENERALLY WHEN YOU HAVE DRIVEN A SHORT DISTANC...
Jul 10, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT HAD DIFFICULTY STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE...

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