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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GCDT196358138761 · Checked Oct 6, 2026
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1GCDT196358•••••• 2005 Chevrolet COLORADO

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Most reported Electrical System 1 Service Brakes 1 Hydraulic 1 Air Bags 1

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Structure May 2020
Frame is rotted through, and now unable to pass inspection
Air Bags Jul 2016
Airbag light is on in the dash panel, broken wires in extended cab doors
Service Brakes Jan 2011
ABS fault light stays on. Brakes don't work well. Researching this problem it appears that there are many 2005 chevrolet colorados with similar issues. I no longer feel safe driving my truck. Gm should be held accountable for this
Electrical System Jan 2010
The passlock anti theft system on my 05 chevy colorado failed this winter leaving me stranded out in the cold for a half hour or more on multiple occasions. To reset it you must turn the key forward and wait ten minutes, then repeat that two more times before it will reset and…

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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 1GCDT196358138761 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.