The high mounted stop lights and the cruise control do not work. A recall for this was issued (the federal safety agency 06V13900 and the federal safety agency 09V310000) but when I enter my VIN it says I'm not included in the recall. Also, a dealer said my vehicle was not in the recall. If I have the problem stated in the recall why am I not included? I am the original owner. First noticed problem about six months ago. Did not know about the recall until yesterday.
2006 Chevrolet Colorado: adaptive cruise control problems
6 of the 236 complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado describe adaptive cruise control problems.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Adaptive cruise control problems by model year
What owners say
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the brake lights did not illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. She was informed by another driver of the vehicle that the cruise control had also malfunctioned. She believed that the brake light failure was related to recalls 06v139000 and 09v310000 (exterior lighting brake lights switch) and recall. The vehicle was being repaired by the dealer when the complaint was filed. The current and failure mileages were 40,351.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. The cruise control and the brake lights were inoperative. He replaced the break light bulb. The repair did not remedy the failure. He filed report 71-786235821 with the manufacturer. He was advised that his vehicle identification number was excluded from recall 09v310000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). He was then advised to let them now what the dealer diagnosed and they might be able to help him. He took the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The stated that the break light switch failed. The vehicle will be repaired. The failure and current mileages were 65,000.
Rear brakes have failed four times since purchase; almost caused two crashes. Cruise control doesn't always work. Brake lights only work sometimes.
When using the cruise control on my 2006 chevrolet colorado, particularly when going downhill, the cruise control does not hold the set speed. Setting the cruise control at 55 MPH and then going downhill, the vehicle will accelerate up to 64 or 65 MPH. Obviously, to obey traffic laws, the brakes are applied and disengages the cruise control. However, when the cruise control is set at 65 MPH, and goes down hill, the speed will only increase to only 67-68 MPH. I have tried setting the cruise control at 55 MPH on various roads going downhill, and the results are consistent. The speed of the vehicle will increase by 9 to 10 MPH. When I first purchased the vehicle, general motors did contact me soliciting my feedback on the new vehicle. I did make the representative aware of the problem with the cruise control. I was also asked if I would be willing to talk to an engineer about the problem. I was agreeable to this, but was never contacted by gm. I had the cruise control checked by my dealer. The dealer found that the cruise control was working according to specifications. The vehicle was not tested under the same driving conditions that I experienced the problem. I have also sent a letter to gm chevrolet customer assistance two weeks ago, in regard to the cruise control problem. As of this date, I have had no response. On a separate note, I have other chevrolet pick-up trucks in the family and the cruise control holds the set speed going down the same hills that the cruise control fails on the 2006 colorado. This problem has been occurring since january when I purchased the vehicle.
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado adaptive cruise
Is adaptive cruise control problems a common problem on the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado?
6 of 236 owner complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (3%) mention adaptive cruise control problems. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
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