2006 Chevrolet Colorado steering problems

Filed Nov 4, 2018 · Electrical, Steering · 164,000 miles · OR

Firstly the passlock system is a huge issue, if the parts in the system ignition system break down or trip you can be stuck high and dry on a whim. Passlock system is prime reason for my worries when driving my truck will cut fuel out and shut down and stall when I'm driving or need to start up my truck again also the blower resistor and cable are faulty as are other electrical systems but the blower motor resistor is outright a fire hazard that can melt or burn out. Gm needs to stop (#ing) around with passlock system and other issues I will not be driving or owning another gm in my lifetime after my troubles with this passlock system nobody should be having to deal with this problem 3rd party or have repeated service or parts installed to silence this issue for a time. Just think of having been stuck high and dry threw not fault of your own outside the passlock system there are quite a few very very negative problems many have had with these 2 systems above I would love gm to pay me for missed work days and personal expenses for having had to fix mend and make this system work as I stright up bought a new ECM/PCM tuned it removed passlock because the risk and issues were to great nobody needs this problem hanging over their heads this issue pisses me off as I'd spent days doing relearn procedures 40 min per procedure several times until one stuck as per instructions gm wont even respond or not (x) this up if you need service too I will not be owning any more gm or chevy again. If you need to fix this system just remove it. So sad dealers are greedy and gm is too rather then make things right with long standing issues and complaints passlock system and blower motor and a few other things need recalls no ifs ands or butts this is exactly how you will go bankrupt again (@)ing customers who paid for your broken sales pitch to buy your snake oil *parts of this document have been redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).*

Filed Dec 16, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 137,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the steering wheel seized. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 137,000.

Filed Apr 9, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 155,000 miles · NV

The ignition system fail and don't let the car start even we the original key and don't let start the auto for 10 minutes and so on and this is happening to every colorado owner that I now.

Filed Sep 22, 2014 · Steering · 5 miles · CA

My vehicle suddenly stopped and I almost crashed! Steering went out and the front end began to rise! Since it was dark I was able to safely park my truck. So, the next morning I was able to observe that the tie-rods had snapped off. My truck has aprox. 80k with no heavy/ harsh driving. What is going on with chevy vehicles???? Recall, after recall......

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 May 6, 2013 · Steering · 123,546 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH and experienced a complete loss of power steering assist without warning. In addition, a clicking noise emitted inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and force was applied to the steering wheel. The contact was able to regain power steering after restarting the engine numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the power steering motor was replaced. The manufacturer was notified and they informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering) however, the failure recurred. The approximate failure mileage was 123,546.

Filed Jan 20, 2011 · Steering · 64,000 miles · MI

1. At all temperatures the vehicle has "hard spots" while turning at low speed. 2. It occurs intermittently. 3. It has not been addressed at this time, because the mechanics can't isolate the exact problem, and I do not have the capital to swap parts until the problem is resolved.

Filed Dec 13, 2010 · Steering · 48,900 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the powering steering stopped working while turning on a curvy road. The contact pulled the vehicle to the side of the road, turned the ignition off for a few minutes and turned it back on and the power steering functioned properly again. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated the power steering box and the sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 48,900.

Filed Dec 27, 2009 · Steering · 51,000 miles · SC

Had to replace tie rod ends on my 2006 chevy colorado pickup truck. The tie rods were worn out after 51000 miles. Truck would steer poorly. Not used off road or heavy use, normal driving! Don't have old parts.

Filed Dec 16, 2009 · Steering · 32,000 miles · OH

Loss of power steering when at low engine rpms or idle pulling into or out of parking spaces.