2006 Chevrolet Colorado: ABS light or ABS activating

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 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 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 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 Feb 7, 2012 · Brakes, Transmission · 47,742 miles · SC

Description: ABS failure, transmission, leaks (select above won't work) ABS warning lights goes on intermittently and brakes fail to function. Trany sticks in 4 wd & won't go into 2wd, driver floorgets about 1/2 inch water on floor from rain.

Filed Sep 12, 2011 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · MI

After having my front brakes replaced, the ABS sensor on my brakes intermittently fails when driving this truck. When the sensor fails, my anti-lock brakes engage impairing my ability to stop. This is a widely reported problem with chevy colorado/canyon trucks and gm needs to acknowledge and recall the truck and fix the sensor. I had an estimate done to "fix" the sensor and it was over $1000, this is after already putting $1000 into replacing the front brakes six months ago on a truck with barely 40k miles.

Filed Aug 10, 2011 · Brakes · 21,920 miles · KY

I own a 2006 chevy colorado 4wd crew cab pick up with 22,000 mile. The ABS fault alarm has been coming on and going off, started on 8/4/2011. Gm customer service has been notified. Repairs have yet to be made. With the age and mileage of vehicle, I would think that there is a defect in the ABS system.

Filed May 20, 2011 · Brakes · 85,000 miles · MA

Abs brakes randomly engage or engage during normal applied braking.

Filed Jan 9, 2011 · Brakes · FL

I own a 2006 chevy colorado with only 42,000 miles, my issue is the ABS fault light appears on the information console and stays lit. I've gone to a dealership and they don't seem to have the answer. I've been on a few colorado forums and it all seems to be the same complaint, their ABS/brake light comes on and no one has an answer.

Filed Dec 4, 2010 · Brakes · 48,000 miles · NY

I own a 2006 chevy colorado, the ABS fault message comes up daily, and the ABS engages for no reason, making it nearly impossible to start. Many people are having this same issue and can be found all over the internet, including edmunds.com. This is a safety hazard and there is no recall.

Filed Nov 12, 2010 · Brakes · 56,900 miles · CT

Pulling up to a stop sign the brakes were applied and they started to pulsate as if it was hard braking and I went through the stop sign and into the oncoming lane. Thank god there was no oncoming traffic. I was able to put the truck in reverse and get out of the lane of traffic. Since then the ABS light has been coming on intermittently and I loose the anti- lock braking system when this happens. I believe the front hubs may be failing or the speed sensors which is built into the front hubs are failing.

Filed Nov 9, 2010 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 40,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that the ABS and traction control lights illuminated, the left turn signal failed intermittently and the heater blower switch only work on the fourth setting. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000 and the current mileage was approximately 44,000.