2004 Chevrolet Colorado: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed May 21, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 25,530 miles · OH

My cruise control and my rear driver's side top tail light went out a week or so ago. Today, my stop lights stopped working completely, including the 3rd brake light. I was almost rear ended and another driver informed me that my brake lights didn't work. After researching the issue, I discovered that the problems I'm experiencing are related to 2 switches above my brake pedal-the stop lamp switch and the brake cruise release switch.I called the chevy recall hotline and provided my VIN #. The girl lacy informed me there wasn't a recall for my vehicle and that they would do nothing to help me get the problem resolved. I've seen numerous reports online of other people with the same issue being denied as well. The reference # to my call is [xxx]. I believe this to be an extreme safety hazard and would like chevy to cover the cost of the repair and any accidents I may get into as a result of this problem.thank you. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr*jb

Filed Nov 29, 2011 · Electrical, Lights · 116,065 miles · VA

The electric system is knocking out the brake light and cruise control on all 2004 and up chevrolet colorados. I was driving home from work just to be pulled over because the brake lights weren't working he told me the guy behind me almost nailed me because of it. I didn't know! But I did know of the colorados having a big problem with the electric system knocking out the brake lights and cruise control. So I got on line to see just how bad it was and found out it's no laughing matter all most every chevrolet colorado truck has this problem. Just thank of coming to a stop from 65 miles an hour and not having brake lights, I and some people on the road with me got lucky today. I called two of my closest gm dealers to try to get it fixed today and asked did they know of a problem like this and they did but gm has no recall it's at the owners exspense to get it fixed, while I told them both what I found out online. The answer from them was no one has died yet. **** that's what it takes to get some things fixed now days for some one to die before the companies fix a defective vehicle. Please can someone force gm to fix the problems with the colorado trucks please help out us owners of these trucks we can't keep spending money like this I also have spent hundreds on other problems through out the seven years I owned the truck. Times are tight can't just go out and buy another vehicle. Look online these trucks are prone for trouble and people don't know it until they have bought the truck.

Filed Apr 21, 2011 · Electrical · NY

Cruise control still not working had it in to have it checked they replaced the recall than I took it and still did not work than took it back than they replaced another switch than they said the cruise was commanding on than I took it and tried it and nothing worked.

Filed Jul 12, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · 125,000 miles · PA

I have a 2004 chevy colorado, and this past week the brake light switch went out and caused my brake lights and cruise control to not function. My mechanic informed me that there was recall 09v310000 to address this issue. When I called my local dealer, they said that the recall was already filled in 2007 by the previous owner, and they could not help me. When I called gm corporate office, they said that due to the high miles (125,000) on my truck and the recall already being filled that they could not help me. The woman on the phone said that if the miles were not so high they would help me out. Also, she then went on to say that even with high miles they would have fixed it if the recall wasn't taken care of in 2007. She said that gm will not take care of a recall a second time even if it is the same problem recurring. It is ridiculous to think that there is a known problem with this switch, has been recalled, has been fixed, still not functioning correctly, and gm will not address the issue when it continues to fail. If it is such a problem that gm will do a recall for the part, why is it not a big enough problem to fix correctly or another time with the faulty part fails again? The consumer should not be stuck with fixing a part out of their own pocket for something that continues to fail and is under recall currently!

Filed Jan 9, 2010 · Acceleration, Lights · 60,000 miles · GA

Brake lamp switch assembly was recalled in 2006 and replaced. 28,000 miles later the brake light switch assembly has again failed. This has caused the brake lights and cruise control to again malfunction. Additionally, the reverse lights have failed and the fuse continues to fail.

Filed Oct 20, 2009 · Acceleration, Lights · 63,200 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet colorado. The brake lights and cruise control have both failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired according to recall #06v139000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). The failure resurfaced, but she was ineligible for a free remedy. She was awaiting a response from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 63,200.

Filed Nov 21, 2006 · Acceleration, Electrical · 59,892 miles · VA

Driving from dealer to my house after buying truck the brake lights, wipers, horn, cruise control all stopped working at same time.

Filed Sep 22, 2006 · Acceleration, Lights · 44,000 miles · MI

Brake lights and cruise control will not work.

Filed Sep 12, 2006 · Lights · 47,500 miles · TX

Brake lights & cruise control quit working as described in the federal safety agency recall 06v139000 and gm recall 06030. Dealer did not repair under recall because the VIN # did not match recall database. I think gm needs to expand recall to all who experience this problem.

Filed Sep 11, 2006 · Acceleration, Lights · 53,000 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated the brake lights and cruise control quit working suddenly without warning. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 06v139000, regarding the exterior lighting: brake lights: switch. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Aug 29, 2006 · Lights · 5,000 miles · SC

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the break lights failed to illuminate. Upon further inspection by the contact, the interior lights failed to illuminate and the cruise control failed to engage. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified, and the contact was informed by the manufacturer the vehicle was not included in recall #06v139000 due to the VIN.

Filed Aug 7, 2006 · Electrical, Lights · 39,150 miles · NE

Soon after new vehicle purchase in 1/04, cruise control periodically became inoperative. I do know if the brake lights were also inoperative. Dealer could not duplicate the malfunction and did not diagnose a problem. This problem occurred approximately 5 times over the next 2.5 years. Recently, the cruise control became inoperative again, as well as the rear brake lights. I took the vehicle to the dealer and informed them that a recall had been issued, though I had not received a recall notice from gm. I presented the dealer with a printout of the federal safety agency recall information. Dealer stated that there was no recall for my vehicle, and since my warranty had expired, I would have to pay for repairs. Repair consisted of replacement of the brake light switch. The total cost of the repair was $175.04. I'm not sure if this has any connection, but the vehicle was inspected just prior to expiration of the warranty. One week later, and after expiration of the warranty, the battery died and required replacement.