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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GCDT136358229103 · Checked Sep 3, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 6

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1GCDT136358•••••• 2005 Chevrolet COLORADO

This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2005 Chevrolet COLORADO build (6 vs 3).

6on this build
288on the model
102builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Exterior Lighting 1 Power Train 1 Service Brakes 1 Hydraulic 1

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Electrical System crash Nov 2013
Loss control of vehicle on black ice; car spun and rolled at least one time. Air bags did not deploy; person had to be cut out of vehicle due to the doors not being able to unlock
Suspension Jul 2023
The FRAME rotten away
Engine And Engine Cooling Jul 2011
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated the vehicle was leaking oil. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced a valve cover rocker and gasket hose. The dealer confirmed that there was excessive oil consumption in the engine. The manufacturer was…
Service Brakes Sep 2009
I have a 2005 colorado crew cab 4x4. On several different occasions the brake pedal had to be pumped to stop the vehicle. On wet roads it is like driving in the snow, it will slide in what ever direction you are traveling. I took it to the chevrolet dealer and they had to…
Power Train Jul 2005
2005 chevrolet colorado 4 wd shifts into 4wd low all by itself
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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 1GCDT136358229103 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.