2010 Chevrolet Colorado electrical problems

Filed Feb 26, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · NJ

I bought this chevy colorado a few months ago, vehicle with 65k, and unfortunately, for safety reasons, I could not drive it for more than 10” miles so far, because every time I drove it, I ran serious risks of causing an accident , which could even be fatal, as the vehicle simply turns off (turns off) when being driven, no matter where it is, and it takes a few minutes for it to restart, and this has happened to me several times in high traffic places. I've taken it to a few repair shops and electrics, but the problem hasn't been resolved. The chevy is a vehicle in excellent condition and has low mileage, and unfortunately due to some quality problem, which did not come from the factory, I am unable to enjoy it and drive it with pleasure. I count on the help of this great company that is the federal safety agency to solve this problem, and give me the joy of being able to drive my 2010 chevy colorado.

Filed Jan 19, 2020 · Electrical · 44,850 miles · SD

Truck won't start for 10 minutes or so while in a parked position, and at times just after turning the vehicle off, it would not start. Intermittent starting issue. Has happened several times recently, stop to get gas and went to start truck and won't start after trying the key and popping the hood to check connections. Would attempt to start vehicle and nothing happens, no sound when turning the key, but all dash lights come on, radio works, horn works when trying to start. Waited a few minutes and tried again, repeated this several times after waiting a few minutes in between, then finally when trying after approximately 10 minutes, the truck would start. Called onstar the first time it happened, while talking to person making arrangements to tow, attempted to start vehicle while talking to tech assistance, finally the vehicle started. All during this issue the vehicle is in a stopped stationary position, engine turned off. Does not matter if in a parking lot, gas station by a pump, in my driveway or on the street parked. Have taken the vehicle to the dealership, they were unable to replicate the starting issue, claiming it was my battery, they tested and it flat lined. They charged for a battery AC delco, and didn't put that brand in my vehicle. They put in a low amperage battery with low cca. Yet billed me for the AC delco. I have called them and questioned them. This is fraudulent activity on the part of the dealership, overbilling and not putting the correct battery in the vehicle. Still the vehicle has this issue. Initially started 12/30/2019 and then again 1/10/2020 and the very last time 1/13/2020, all after arriving to my destination to work or at a gas station, when attempting to leave, this incident occurs. It has been suggested that the gm passlock system is going into "safety mode" for some reason. This information is from another source.

Filed Nov 13, 2018 · Electrical · 75,000 miles · WI

Ignition switch caused motor to shut down while driving down the highway.

Filed Nov 17, 2017 · Electrical · 36,000 miles · CA

The passlock feature on the truck engages frequently without cause making me sit and wait out the 10-minute delay. This is always inconvenient, especially at the gas station with long lines behind me. This problem has the potential for being a safety hazard. The internet has a passlock by-pass procedures but I'm reluctant to modify the vehicle without gm's authorization. The local dealer had the truck for some time and came back with unable to find fault. The issue is so random that unless the truck is in their possession for a week it will not do it. This problem has me very much frustrated.

Filed Sep 21, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · TX

I am not able to start the truck most of the time. It goes into a safety mode and I have to wait 10 minutes. Thankfully my family has not been injured yet due to this but I don't think it should come down to injury. Their is lots of complaints about gm's passlock system and it is very dangerous.

Filed Sep 12, 2017 · Electrical · 21,183 miles · NY

While driving the pass code anti-theft light came on. Parked at destination and three hours later returned to vehicle. Opened the vehicle with a key rather than the fob, vehicle would not start. The panel also indicated low fuel, but the tank was full. Waited two hours, hoping that it would reset. Vehicle still would not start.

Filed Nov 15, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 47,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start at random times. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure, but the vehicle was repaired with unknown parts. When the contact retrieved the vehicle, it was unable to start and was left at the dealer for six weeks. The issue recurred a second time and the dealer diagnosed that the battery had low voltage and needed replacement. The battery was replaced. The issue recurred a third time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer again, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 47,000.

Filed Dec 16, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 65,000 miles · IN

Airbag warning light stays on when engine is running. Google searched and found dozens of repeated explanations of the cause on vehicle & model years on each side of mine. The wiring from the body to the small rear extended cab door is too short and breaks as the door is used. One of the wires is in the airbag circuit and the indicator illuminates when the wire breaks. Upon looking under the rubber wire protection boot between the body & the door, it clearly revealed insufficient wire length to accommodate the door actuation. Clearly a design error and should be corrected by the manufacturer. No campaign on it per the dealer service advisor.

Filed May 15, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 90,000 miles · MA

The airbag came on I found broken wires in door hing still can t get light to go off.

Filed Mar 26, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 55,000 miles · IN

Brake lights and cruise control do not work. Checked fuses and they were good. Brake switch and electrical controller faulted required replacement.