2005 Chevrolet Colorado: check engine light

Filed Sep 25, 2019 · Engine · 28,000 miles · CA

I have a 2005 chevy colorado standard cab 2.8 liter after 3 years I noticed engine internal noise start it up now it sounds like a diesel a lot of stuff is knocking around inside the motor I heard it was some type of recall on that but I'm not sure I do remember I had problems with throttle body have been replaced twice after this replacement from a certified technician that's when the problem of reduced power failure emitting from my dash could not go over 40 miles an hour check engine light would come on so I was told to disconnect battery for about an hour to let computer reboot and the problem would go away just for a little while when the motor is cold there's no noise it sounds like it's new but when it heats up that's when all the noises begin I always change my oil out every 3000 miles or 3 months I used castles 70,000 mi plus because I have 110000 mi on the vehicle I don't know if anyone who's had the same problem as far as the knocking in the motor but I do know that people have had problems with their throttle bodies malfunctioning and causing the truck to run rough and slow and sluggish now I don't drive it very far because I'm afraid that power reduction light will come on in my dash therefore I can't go over 40 miles an hour which I've mentioned this before all I can say is after this with the throttle body motor has been giving me problems vehicle was in motion

Filed Sep 9, 2019 · Fuel system · 81,000 miles · CT

I started tp smell gas in my garage and thought maybe I just overfilled the tank but as the days went on the smell increased. About 2 weeks later, the check engine light went on and I took the car to my mechanic . He told me the fuel tank was ruptured on the top where the metal coupling met the plastic. I was very surprised because I never saw any gas on my garage floor. Then I realized that I not only could have had a fire in my car but also in my garage which is attached to my house. The mechanic said that the problem was the plastic fuel tank but I don't care what type of material it was I only know I could have easily killed both myself and my wife. I have the $2,000 repair bill from the mechanic as evidence but not the fuel tank.

Filed Apr 15, 2016 · 35,000 miles · AZ

My truck has stopped while driving. Everything seems to shut down and I have no control of the vehicle. Then the check engine symbol comes on. After a minute or two, it starts but does the same thing again.

Filed Dec 28, 2015 · Engine · 87,335 miles · OH

In february 2015 my check engine light came on. After several repairs with my local mechanic he was unable to find the problem. I went to greenwood chevrolet in hubbard, oh, and they reset my computer. However, before I got out of the auto lot, the check engine light reappeared. I returned to the service department and they then diagnosed a bad cylinder head and valves. The service manager reported this has been a problem with this particular engine and my online research revealed that chevrolet recognized this problem and extended the warranty coverage to 7 years and 100,000 miles. My vehicle only had 87335 miles, but had been in service for 9 years, 7 months. I felt chevrolet should have covered my repairs under the 100,000 miles extension even though I was over the 7 years. My reasoning is that chevrolet was aware of this problem with this particular engine as evidenced by chevrolet's service bulletin #07123a. I contacted the president and ceo of general motors and provided them with all my service records to offer proof of maintenance during my ownership. I heard nothing from them. I am filing this complaint because I felt gm should have covered the repairs because of the mileage of my vehicle and the care I had done to it. It cost me over $2000 to have this vehicle repaired.

Filed Nov 12, 2015 · Airbags, Lights · 160,000 miles · WA

Sept of 2014 our chevrolet colorado had issues with not starting. The dealer diagnosed it as "code issues" and replaced a safety sensor. The issue was never resolved as check engine light stayed on. Oct of 2015 while driving, the airbag light came on and never went off. Also oct 2015, about the time the airbag light came on, we received a letter stating that a wire harness in this make, model and year of vehicle could cause code problems and or the airbag light to illuminate, and that gm would fix it at no cost to us, if the vehicle was within 10 yrs old or had 120,000 or less miles. Last year when this started our vehicle was 9 yrs old, yet gm will not pay for it saying it's not a safety hazard. I completely disagree as the light stays on all the time, how am I suppose to know if it's really not airbag failure as opposed to the faulty wire and harness? This letter was dated oct 2015 yet gm is saying the offer on this expired oct 29 2014 yet we didn't receive a letter until 2015

Filed Dec 2, 2014 · Engine · 67,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet colorado. The vehicle failed to accelerate and stalled when the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The dealer diagnosed that the intake manifold valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.

Filed May 14, 2014 · Engine · 100,000 miles · NC

There are several forum online each pretty much expressing the same problem. At the 100,000 mile mark the check engine light comes one indicating the #2 coil is bad. This doesn't seem to be the problem nor is it in the injectors. It seems with the online forums that are out there indicates there was a problem with the head on the 2005 colorado but chevrolet or gm is not investigating or talking about it.

Filed Aug 25, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · NC

Poor gas mileage,rough idling. Poor gas delivery and bad electrical switch,engine light stays on,had engine analyzed come s up with numerous error codes, problems are on going......

Filed Feb 11, 2008 · Transmission · 57,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet colorado. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact smelled a strong burning odor and heard a loud rattling noise. The check engine light illuminated on the instrument control panel. The dealer stated that the bolts that hold the oil lubrication for the 4 wheel drive were too large, which caused the fluid to leak. As a result, the four wheel drive no longer works. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact has copies of all written correspondence, outlining the cause of the failure. She also notified her state attorney's general office and the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 57,000.

Filed Dec 24, 2007 · Engine · TX

Check engine service light repeatedly was occurring; it was fixed by replacing sensors. Third time check engine service appears again this time the factory"heads" in the motor had to be replaced. It always seems to be some ongoing type of default or defect with this vehicle.

Filed May 8, 2007 · Engine · 49,800 miles · CA

As my 2005 colorado reached approximately 49,000 miles I noticed that it became more difficult to start and didn't run as smoothly as it had previously. A couple of weeks later, after the check engine light came on I had the truck serviced, and was told that the cylinder head and related components needed to be replaced at a cost of $3500 to $4000. Like many others, I have now learned that this was a common occurrence . And even worse, it seemed that it may be a recurring problem. I was told by the dealer that although gm has issued a technical service advisory and they were very aware of the problem chevrolet will not issue a recall or take care of the problem when it occurred.

Filed Apr 23, 2007 · Engine · 41,600 miles · NY

I have had problems with my truck and the check engine light, when serviced I found that it was the cylinder head that needed to be replaced. The service department at the chevy dealer said that it is a known and common occurrence in the 2005 5 cylinder colorado. After doing research I found that many others had the same problem, some saying that ever 15000 miles they have had to replace the cylinder head, and one guy explained changing it for the 3rd time within the 2 years that he has owned his colorado.