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1GCCS136968••••••2006 Chevrolet COLORADO
This build draws 3.5× more complaints than the average 2006 Chevrolet COLORADO build (7 vs 2).
7on this build
196on the model
99builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 2Electrical System 2Engine And Engine Cooling 1Exterior Lighting 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsAug 2017
"takata recall" and brakes
Fuel/propulsion SystemAug 2016
The plastic fuel line at the front of the tank is exposed to flying debris and subject to damage. Had to replace line this week. Needs scatter shield in front of tank, for safety. Thank you? 8/07/16
Electrical SystemMar 2014
The a/c blower motor stop running on speed selections 1,2 and 3. After a few seconds it starts running. On speed selection4 it runs ok. I was told the rheostat is faulty
Fuel SystemMay 2010
My 2006 chevrolet colorado has been at the two different dealerships and the problem is occurring. Problem, is that the motor will turn over but will not start. After 10 minutes the vehicle will turn over and then start. Since the dealer can't replicate no error codes are…
Exterior LightingMar 2010
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…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GCCS136968139812 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.