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2007 Chevrolet Colorado: headlights failing or too dim

5 of the 140 complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado describe headlights failing or too dim.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
4%
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 13 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Headlights failing or too dim by model year

  • 2026
    1
  • 2025
    3
  • 2024
    3
  • 2023
    5
  • 2021
    1
  • 2019
    2
  • 2018
    1
  • 2017
    5
  • 2016
    3
  • 2015
    3
  • 2012
    1
  • 2009
    3
  • 2008
    2
  • 2007
    5
  • 2006
    5
  • 2005
    4
  • 2004
    3

What owners say

Filed Sep 11, 2024 · Lights · TX

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

Filed Oct 2, 2008 · Lights · 18,500 miles · LA

On my 2007 chevrolet colorado , the headlamps , brake lights , reverse lights , and fuses will burn out at random . In roughly 6 week time , the dealership replaced 5 to 6 bulbs. I brought my vehicle to the dealership 4 times before I contacted chevrolet and they stated their is a underlying problem that is causing all these incident and that the engineers are working on it. They could not tell me when the problem be resolved. All they advised me is too keep contact with the dealership for updates. This problem is disabling my break lights,running lamps ,headlamps every 5-6 days. I obtained a gm engineering bulletin document id:1980024 (assuming not supposed to be leaked to the public) which states they have been aware of the problem since at least june 4 , 2007 and there still are not any resolutions. When I addressed the legal issues (violating laws about vehicle equipment) and potential accidents (due to decreased visibility of my vehicle due to inoperative lights) , they replied that they do not deal with "what if" scenarios. I have severely limited my driving at night ,and the amount of service department trips are causing significant financial hardships due to missed work.

Filed Jun 26, 2008 · Lights · 22,000 miles · VA

On several occasions the right headlamp has blown out. We have four 2007 colorados in our fleet and all have the same problem. These vehicles only have approximately 20,000 to 30,000 miles on them and the headlamps have been replaced four to five times in each vehicle.

Filed Jan 10, 2008 · Body, Brakes · TX

2007 chevrolet colorado with multiple safety problems. Consumer stated that after the vehicle was purchased it was taken back for these repairs. Front driver side door latch, hood latch, brake cable repositioned, and check engine light. *kb the consumer stated 3 days after purchasing the vehicle, there was a problem with the driver's side front door hinge. The nuts were not tightened to the main body frame, there was a rattling noise coming from the engine, but the problem was never diagnosed, the front passenger side headlight cover had to be replaced, which the dealer stated the seal was missing, the rotors were warped and the brake pads were glazed and last, the transmission would shift harder than normal.

Filed May 7, 2007 · Body, Brakes · 1,329 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet colorado. The vehicle makes a grinding noise in the ignition/starter when attempting to be started. When the engine is on, the vehicle continuously attempts to restart itself. The contact stated that the starter and the bender spring have failed. While driving 30 MPH, the contact heard a squeaking noise when the brakes were engaged. The failures began on december 23, 2006. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure on several occasions and insisted that the vehicle was operating normally. After cleaning the vehicle, the grill and the driver side headlight began to detach from the vehicle. The grill and headlight have been repaired. The contact was unable to close the driver side door, but the dealer made the repair. The contact has an appointment with the dealer on may 8, 2007 in another attempt to diagnose the cause of failure. The current mileage is 6,000 and failure mileage was 1,329.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switchReported July 29, 2009 · 185,903 vehicles affected
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

Questions about the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado headlights

Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado?

5 of 140 owner complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado (4%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 2006.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado?

There is 1 recall and 13 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado

Won't start 15ABS 12Adaptive cruise 10Check engine light 7Grinding brakes 6Fuel pump 6Airbag light 5No deployment 5Seat belt 5Stalling 5

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