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2006 Chevrolet Colorado brakes problems

41 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 45,000. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
41
of this car's complaints
17%
typical mileage
45,000
crashes
2
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Foundation components: disc: rotor
    2
  • Pedals and linkages
    1
  • Foundation components: disc: pads
    1
  • Foundation components: disc: caliper
    1
  • Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet Colorado brakes problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

ABS 21Grinding brakes 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2006 Chevrolet Colorado owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 22, 2019 · Brakes · 70,900 miles · LA

Abs fault light remains on. Sensor was replaced but the error message did not go away.

Filed Jan 13, 2019 · Airbags, Brakes · FL

"takata recall" and brakes

Filed Feb 21, 2017 · Brakes, Lights · 65,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. While driving and depressing the brake pedal, the brake lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that both brake lights failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 06v139000 (exterior lighting) and 09v310000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 05/10/17*lj

Filed Apr 23, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 178,000 miles · FL

My brake lights all went out at the same time. I was driving on the interstate and had to stop suddenly. The tractor trailer behind me nearly rear ended me. The cruise control also went out. I had this issue repaired under recall number 06030 five years ago. It is identically the same, yet chevrolet says they will not repair it due to mileage and vehicle age. This is extremely dangerous.

Filed May 16, 2014 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · PA

For the past couple of years there has been a problem with my anti-lock brakes. When applying the brakes, the brake pedal vibrates excessively as if the anti-lock brakes are activating. After a short time driving, an ABS warning light activates indicating a fault. I am very concerned because first, the brakes do not act in the way a driver would expect and when applying the brakes I get concerned every time that the brakes will not work. Secondly, I believe the fault may cause the ABS to no longer function in conditions it has been designed for. Upon further research of this problem, it is apparent that this is a widespread issue among colorado and canyon trucks. A "fix" for this problem is reportedly in the range of $1500 with many owners reporting that the problem has returned or continued. I feel that any issue involving a faulty brake component must be addressed as soon as possible. Chevrolet has chosen not to do this and I fear this may be yet another failure on the part of gm to address a safety issue involving one of their vehicles. I would have a hard time believing that I am the first to report this issue. I really do not want to become a statistic. Please help! Thank you kindly for your time. Please note that the incident date, mileage and speed are only estimates.

Filed Apr 18, 2014 · Brakes · 530,000 miles · KY

Anti lock brakes make noise. Warning lights come on . Ok above 30 MPH but brake warning lights stay on. Dealer says both front wheel hubs need to be replaced. They want around $1000 to do this. Contacted chevrolet customer assistance center. Service request number [xxx]. They will not do anything about this,requested this in writing they refused to give me this in writing . This has been an ongoing thing with this truck, and many others from what I see on the internet. They say truck to old & to many miles, but they advertise long lasting chevy trucks.06 59000 miles . Also had a $2900 problem with engine . Chevrolet helped on this. Cost me about $530 to fix a factory defect. Thanks

Filed Aug 27, 2013 · Brakes, Steering · AE

This piece of junk truck has frequent problems with the ABS, with the entire vehicle squealing every time you turn or brake, and today was the final straw. Today while pulling out of a parking lot, going maybe 5 miles an hour, my 2006 chevy colorado with around 75000 miles had trouble while braking and made a horrible grating noise and sensation. The ABS fault sensor immediately kicked on and I had trouble getting to a safe place to completely stop. Today's weather was dry, the pavement was dry, I have a 4x4 truck. There is no reason this piece of crap truck should not be able to handle dry pavement. This vehicle will likely cause me to get in a serious accident and I intend on getting rid of this death trap and never ever buying gmc vehicles again. I'll stick to foreign carmakers who fix their problems instead of ignoring the thousands of people that are having the same problems as I am with the same useless stupid truck. You won't be able to reach me by phone as I'm living overseas. Please email me.

Filed Jul 1, 2013 · Brakes · 30,235 miles · NV · crash

Stopped at right turn yield sign behind other vehicles; cars started to move the car ahead of me stopped again I put on my brakes and slowly hit the vehicle in the rear. After the incident I notice that my brake pedal would slowly go to the floor. When I hit the vehicle my pedal was hitting the floor, I had no brakes. No damage to my vehicle, minor damage to other vehicle's plastic bumper.

Filed Jan 24, 2013 · Brakes, Electrical · 88,000 miles · KY

I was driving home from work during the night-time hours and both headlights quit working. Now, the left headlight continues to go out but I can touch it and it will come on. I have replaced the light several times and nothing works. Also, 1 week ago, the ABS failure message appeared. There are multiple complaints with this problem and frankly, both of my issues are safety concerns. Gm has installed defective parts as usual and now the customers are bearing the cost of repairing their failures. These are safety concerns that need to be recalled. I have recently had the intake valve seats replaced because of a gm defective part. This ABS failure concern is my number 1 concern as I have very small children.

Filed Dec 1, 2012 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · TN

The rear brakes lock up at slow speeds, especially when slowing down to stop. They will do this in such a way that catches you off guard and throws you forward into the steering wheel. This has nearly caused a few serious accidents because the lock up takes away control of the truck. The severity of the lock ups varies somewhat. They may lock then unlock but they can just as easily lock up and bring the truck to a skidding stop. They are also squealing severely.

Questions about the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado brakes

Does the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 41 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado, 17% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2006 Chevrolet Colorado brakes problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 45,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Colorado have bad brakes?

The Chevrolet Colorado model years with the most brakes complaints are 2005 (95 complaints), 2004 (52 complaints) and 2006 (41 complaints).

Other 2006 Chevrolet Colorado problems

Electrical 69Engine 50Lights 30Fuel system 18Airbags 17Body 15Transmission 15Steering 10Suspension 8Visibility 7Tires 6Acceleration 5Driver assistance 5Locks 4Seat belts 4Seats 2Wheels 2

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