Pass lock. Sometimes vehicle doesn't start
The worst 2007 Chevrolet Colorado problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Electrical45
- Brakes24
- Engine24
- Lights19
- Fuel system13
- Airbags12
- Acceleration10
- Body9
- Transmission8
- Seat belts6
- Tires5
- Visibility4
- Steering3
- Wheels3
- Driver assistance2
- Locks1
- Seats1
- Suspension1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado
Won't start 15ABS 12Adaptive cruise 10Check engine light 7Grinding brakes 6Fuel pump 6Airbag light 5No deployment 5Headlights 5Seat belt 5Stalling 5
Recalls 3
Child seat
- What is wrong
- Gm is recalling certain model year 2004-2011, chevrolet colorado, gmc canyon, model year 2006, isuzu I-280/I-350, and model year 2007-2008, I-290/I-370, regular cab vehicles and extended cab vehicles without a rear seat and equipped with a front 60/40 split bench seat. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the top tether anchor for the front center seat is not accessible and the owner manual does not include instructions regarding how to use the top tether.
- Risk
- Both the federal safety agency and gm discourage placement of a child in a front seat. Nevertheless, there are individual circumstances that may require placement of a child in a restraint in the front center seating position of this vehicle that does not offer a rear seat. Lack of access to the top tether anchor and a lack of instructions as to how to use it, may result in improper installation of a child restraint. Improper installation of a child restraint can result in a reduction in the restraint's performance in the event of a crash and an increased risk of injury or death to the child seated in the restraint.
- Remedy
- Dealers will cut a hole into the back panel trim cover to allow access to the top tether anchor for the front center seat position and will provide supplemental information as to use in the owner's manual. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463, isuzu at 1‑800‑255‑6727 or visit gm's website at www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 10V575000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- Gm is recalling 185,903 model year 2004-2009 colorado, gmc model year 2009-2004 canyon, model year 2006 I-280, I-350, model year 2007-2008 I-290, and I-370, passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alabama, arizona, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, puerto rico, south carolina, texas, u.s. Virgin islands and utah. Some of these vehicles have a brake lamp switch that may not work as designed due to contamination in the switch.
- Risk
- This condition could cause the simultaneous loss of all brake lamps or cause all of the brake lamps to stay on continuously. Both of these conditions could fail to warn others of the driver's intentions and could lead to a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components as specified in the recall bulletin free of charge. Gm anticipates that parts will be available by june 2010. A special coverage for vehicles registered in all other states will be implemented in the same time frame. In the interim, owners who experience the failure can obtain a free repair, however they will be required to return when the new design part becomes available. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463, isuzu at 1‑800‑255‑6727 or at www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 09V310000 · Recall details
Wheels: rim
- What is wrong
- Certain sport utility vehicles and trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles have an incomplete tire rim designation on the certification/tire label located on the driver's door edge. In addition, the label may also be missing the tire load rating on the label. Although this information is not required by the standard, if a tire of a lesser load rating is installed, the tire may not be able to sustain the loads encountered during use.
- Risk
- If a customer replaces a wheel and only relies on the rim size designation that is indicated on the label, a wheel that is of a different rim contour designation may be installed. It may be difficult or impossible to mount the tire on a wheel with the wrong contour. If the tire is mounted on the wheel with the wrong contour, the wheel and tire may not perform as intended, which could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- A label that will correct the label originally installed will be mailed to consumers along with installation instructions. The customer will have the option for dealers to install the label. The recall begaon on november 7, 2006. Owners should contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2239, chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, and gmc trucks at 1‑866‑996‑9463.
Recall number 06V307000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado 863
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Unknown or other
- Unknown or other
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Unknown or other
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
- Unknown or other
- Unknown or other
- Electrical system
- This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline...
- This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or...
2007 Chevrolet Colorado fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9L 4‑cyl | RWD | 15-18 | 22-24 | 18-20 |
| 3.7L 5‑cyl | RWD | 14-15 | 18-22 | 16-18 |
| 2.9L 4‑cyl | 4WD | 15-16 | 21-22 | 17-18 |
| 3.7L 5‑cyl | 4WD | 14-15 | 18-21 | 15-17 |
What 2007 Chevrolet Colorado owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The headlight want come on and tail light switches Is messed up it want work and bulbs and all fuzes good one day they just stopped working
There is a recall for my year of Colorado but not my vin. The recall is for 04-09 Colorado trucks for a defective brake light switch. Defective switch=no brake lights. My 2007 Colorado brake light switch is defective, therefore I have no brake lights. The switch has been tested and found to be defective, but a search of my vin shows no recalls. It's obvious that my vehicle and likely many more vehicles are effected than what are covered under this recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet colorado equipped with general tires, tire line: grabber at/2, tire size: 265/70/r15, dot number: a3bm3nh2617e40240029. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, there was a blowout of the driver's side rear tire. The blowout caused the vehicle to turn sharply left, spin around twice, and crashed with oncoming vehicles coming from behind. Emergency services were called out to the scene of the crash. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was filed. The tire was a replacement tire. Neither the tire manufacturer nor the vehicle manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage on the tire was 14,000.
Frames is unsafe (cracked) passager side door noticed this 09/02/20
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact discovered a crack to the subframe underneath the passenger's side door. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.
I purchased a vehicle and noticed a year later I had a potential odometer roll back discrepancy on my carfax. I have the carfax information if needed. Thank you
My 2007 chevrolet colorado ls 4 cylinder 2.9 litre has always randomly won't start. I researched this and every year of the colorado has had this issue of randomly not starting, countless dollars have been spent trying to figure it out, chevrolet will not say it is an issue and it is a huge issue for almost every single year. Passlock issue? Just costed me 266.00 at the chev garage and my truck still is struggling to start, been told starter and battery are fine. Alternator voltage regulator are fine. Lemon please recall for this issue it's so unfair to us consumers to waste money trying to figure out a faulty design in a vehicle. Go on you tube, countless people share the same issue. Could get me fired from my job for my truck not starting constantly. It will start countless times then not start usually when you need it the most. Estero bay chevrolet has my records.
Vehicle sat idle for a few years before my ownership, then was in constant motion on highways and city streets for 2 years in my possession. Unsure how an 11 year old vehicle could have this happen, but at some point the vehicle developed 2 large cracks in the frame (one on the drive side and one of the passenger side, both just behind the doors of their respective sides of the vehicle) causing the bed of the truck to lean into the cab of the truck. Pictures included in this post are of the bed leaning into the can, and one picture at the worst visible angle of the crack on each side of the vehicle's frame.
Throttle body or fuel peddle sticking and engine running roughly, steering is lousy
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Questions about the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado
Is the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
Owners have filed 140 complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado, close to a typical Colorado model year.
What is the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado year score?
The 2007 Chevrolet Colorado scores 71 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Chevrolet Colorado: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado?
Electrical system, with 45 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles. Next is brakes (24).
How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado have?
3 recalls, covering child seat, exterior lighting and wheels.
What year does the Chevrolet Colorado have the most electrical problems?
The Chevrolet Colorado model years with the most electrical complaints are 2016 (120 complaints), 2004 (88 complaints) and 2005 (69 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado get?
Official estimates for the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado range from 15 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.9L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 15-18 city and 22-24 highway.
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