2004 Chevrolet Colorado: power window failure

Filed Dec 28, 2013 · Electrical, Visibility · 111,234 miles · TX

This incident occurred twice. It involves the heater blower motor resistor assembly. 8 years ago my daughter used put her back pack on the passenger floor where it repeatedly made impacted the connection to the blower motor relay assembly. This eventually caused the pin and socket on the orange wire to separate to the point where it arced and burnt. I found and repaired the socket when the heater would only work on high. On the 16th of dec 2013, a passenger size 12 shoes accidentally, and unwittingly kicked the same spot and caused the same fault. I repaired the socket again. My complaint is the resistor connection is in a spot to easily service, but it is in a vulnerable spot for accidental contact. I believe it needs a robust protective cover, either metal or plastic. For people that cannot repair their own vehicles, this situation could cost them a couple of hundred dollars. My other electrical fault is the right side window motor. It quit working couple of years ago, and I was able to take it apart and clean the brushes. It worked for a couple of years until it stopped a couple of weeks ago. I replaced the motor because I could not find brushes to replace. I am convinced that the brushes failed because they were made brittle from slamming the doors too hard by the passengers. The doors are light and it is common for them to slammed. The brushes or the motor need to be more robust.

Filed Jun 16, 2009 · Electrical · NC · fire

Throughout the course of ownership, I've had several complaints to the dealership concerning the faulty electrical wiring in my vehicle. Since 2004, all repairs have been electrical problems. I have reason to believe that the faulty wiring in my vehicle was the cause of fire to my vehicle which resulted in a total loss. I was also made aware by local firemen at the scene that they've had the same type of fires with the same make and model vehicle just in my area alone. Here is a summary of service history since taking ownership in 2004: brake switch replacement: 11/19/2004, 1/23/2006, 1/26/2007, and 5/26/2008 r&r blower resistor replacement: 8/28/2007 rear window regulator replacement: 5/1/2006 speaker replacement: 5/1/2006 complained about various electrical wiring issues on 1-24-05, 9-1-05, and 1-26-07.

Filed Apr 4, 2007 · Locks, Visibility · VT

Unexplained failure of windows and door locks. Driver's window will not go down. Door locks are inoperable. Will not lock with the remote or with interior button. Cannot secure the vehicle once this happens. Have taken it to be serviced 10 times ,and they cannot locate the problem. No parts replaced because it is working when taken to be serviced.

Filed Jul 21, 2006 · 15 miles · VA

I bought a 2004 chevy colorado feb. 11, 2006 with 47,262 miles on it from the local chevy dealer. It is now july 21, 2006 and I will be taking it in to the shop for the 10th time. So far this is what has gone wrong: head light seal leaking, front grill missing factory clips, AC fan housing has bad factory mold so there is a "ticking" when running the AC, AC switch resister went out and replaced three weeks ago has now gone bad again, roof bows were bent enough that caused the roof sheet metal to pop up and down when windows were down at highway speed, rear fold down seats have jammed and will not release from rear cab wall, b-pilar trim will not stay on, I had to replace the fuel filter and o2 (oxygen) sensor two months ago, and now as of this date, july 21, 2006, the rear right passenger window will not go down.

Filed Feb 20, 2006 · Brakes, Electrical · 12,570 miles · AR

Driver's side electrical button control pad inoperable at irregular and inconsistent instances. Upon pushing driver's side window electrical button, driver side window will not roll down. However, the driver's back, passenger front side, and passenger back side electrical keypad window buttons remain operable. Both the driver and front passenger lock/unlock electrical keypad buttons are inoperable. Upon turning off engine, removing key, exiting vehicle, closing all doors, and pushing the keyless entry lock and/or unlock buttons result in response from keyless locking mechanism. When key is left in ignition and engine running, upon pressing either the lock/unlock electrical buttons on the driver's door or pressing the keyless entry lock/unlock buttons result in a double "dinging" sound from the dashboard display but no other indication is produced from dashboard. Dealer response; customer copy invoice: operate window, check connector on switch. Window operates normally, cannot duplicate customer complaint. Abs light will come on and stay for an indeterminate amount of time. Normal and correct operation of ABS dashboard display light indeterminate. Results in customer concern for safety of driver and all passengers relying on correct functioning of ABS brake system. Dealer customer copy invoice: scan computer code c0040. Run flow chart, found right front hub and sensor had intermittent open circuit. Replaced right front hub and speed sensor. Upon starting vehicle to warm up engine in 40-50 degree fahrenheit environmental conditions, inside manual heat-directional knob will not turn unless extreme pressure is applied. Dealer customer copy invoice: compare knob operation with another colorado tension knob is the same. Cannot duplicate customer complaint at this time. Total labor... 0.0 total parts... 0.0 total sublet... 0.0 total g.o.g... 0.0 total misc chg... 0.0 total misc disc... 0.0 total tax... 0.0.

Filed Feb 20, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 25,615 miles · AR

Odi 10150645, odi 10150645: 3rd recurring problem. Customer invoice: drivers window inoperative, screws backed out of window motor causing it to bind r & r window motor and reinstalled bolts. Noise gone after repairs. Upon engage driver's side turn signal, failure to operate visible turn indication. Daytime running light also inoperable, bulb not working. Customer invoice: driver side daytime run light inoperative. Lf turn signal bulb burnt out. Replaced bulb upon engaging brake system, brakes exhibit high frequency squeaking, more on left than right. Extreme tire wear is apparent on the insides of both front tires. Customer invoice: brakes noisy at stops all the time. Unable to verify customer concern at this time. Vehicle has a lot of mud underneath. Engaging 4wd high, vehicle became stuck in 4wd. Continued to drive vehicle in condition until service department opened for the week. Four wheel drive became operational intermittently. Customer invoice: axle/differential, vehicle stuck in four wheel drive once. Unable to verify customer concern at this time. No codes & working as designed. Engaging A/C & heating operation the AC diminishes blower power and begins blowing smoke-like coolant from dash vents. Dashboard condensates extensively. Condensation must be wiped dry to deter interior damage. After running A/C at maximum power for 20 minutes or longer, operational problems discontinue until vehicle is started 'cold'. Customer invoice: A/C cuts off and blows smoke out of vents all the time. While driving. Unable to verify customer concern. Checked pressures. All ok, working as designed.