2006 Chevrolet Colorado body problems

Filed Mar 24, 2023 · Body, Suspension · PA

Rear leaf spring mounts and frame rusting through causing a safety hazard. Chevrolet doesn't offer a repair part nor does the aftermarket. The internet is ripe with other owners experiencing this or similar issues. The consumer stated there is frame corrosion specifically rear frame shackle mounts and lateral supports. The contact believes that the failure comes from the frame being made with the wrong metal thickness or metal that is not rust-proof. The vehicle was taken to a specialty shop to weld the frame, but the contact believes that is not the best way to fix the issue.

Filed Sep 29, 2021 · Body · 73,172 miles · AR

The contact called on behalf of a customer looking to purchase a 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that he is a certified mechanic. While performing a vehicle safety check, the contact noticed that the subframe was completely rusted and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was not repairable. The contact had not contacted the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,172.

Filed Sep 21, 2020 · Body, Suspension · 154,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and he was informed that the driver's side subframe and brackets were severely corroded. The mechanic informed him that the corrosion was so severe that the vehicle could not be repaired. Additionally, the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact took the vehicle to baumann chevrolet buick gmc inc (2291 oh-18, tiffin, oh 44883) where he was provided the number to the federal safety agency and offered no further assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000. *bf the consumer stated baumann offered the 888 number and kelly blue book value of $10,000 or 3 to 5 if frame is rusted.

Filed Aug 18, 2019 · Body · 102,000 miles · OH

I took my 2006 colorado in for an oil change and the shop called me back and said that my frame was cracked. Come to find out it wasn't cracked but it had a giant hole along the bottom side of the driver side frame rail. I took the truck to a guy that is very knowledgeable and he said it looked just like a toyota frame. So now I'm going to have to total this truck because it is unsafe to drive and it only has 102000 miles on it. Gm needs to issue a recall for these frames before someone gets killed.

Filed Apr 15, 2019 · Body · 115,000 miles · NJ

2006 chevrolet colorado extended cab 4x4 with only 115k miles on it has a frame that is completely rusted out and snapped on the driver side just before the leaf spring while driving over a speed bump on a local municipal roadway.

Filed Feb 27, 2019 · Body · 130,805 miles · KY

The entire frame has rotted out. It has broken as a result and is beyond repair. The rest of the truck is in prime condition. The rear end of the truck is in danger of falling off at any given moment.

Filed Jul 18, 2018 · Body, Engine · 124,000 miles · ID · fire

On july 1, 2018, my son was driving his 2006 chevy colorado on the freeway when it combusted in the front driver's side engine area. Thankfully, he was able to exit the vehicle before it became fully engulfed! The pickup burned entirely, very hot and very quick. See attached photos. I did contact gm, as I see there have been many claims of fire in these vehicles. However, gm was unwilling to put effort into trying to determine the cause of this fire that endangered my sons life!! I have received no answers, no compassion, no follow through. It is beyond disappointing for a company such as general motors to not be doing a better job for their consumers.

Filed Feb 18, 2015 · Body · 75,000 miles · TN

During a rain storm water puddles inside the vehicle. I have been unable to locate the source of the leak. Looking on line tells me lots of these trucks have the same problem. However no one has been able to find the origin nor a solution for this problem.

Filed Mar 24, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 66,545 miles · CA

Prepared on behalf of my father, who is the primary driver. On 2/22/2014 it was noticed that the airbag warning lamp became illuminated. Dtc indicated concern in driver's seat belt pretensioner circuit. Additional diagnosis also identified that lh rear speaker was inoperative as well. Wiring harness was inspected, identified fractured wires within the conduit boot between lh rear access door and body. The access door on this vehicle is opened and closed approximately twice per day. Basic online research identified many consumer complaints for this exact condition. Additional research through the federal safety agency consumer complaints identified a minimum of 15 unique complaints which identified wiring concerns, on extended cab vehicles between the access door and body, resulting in incapacitated SRS systems. 10 of the 15 identified complaints specifically identify; broken, cut, or disconnected wiring failures. This failure occurs through normal operation of the vehicle. Please investigate the trend that is evident for this safety concern.

Filed Oct 13, 2010 · Body · 33,000 miles · CA

Roof on my 2006 colorado has caved in next to sunroof, the appears to be no support and probably should not have been offered with sunroof.