2004 Chevrolet Colorado Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado.

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Complaints
502
Crashes
15
Fires
16
Injuries
21
Fatalities
1
Recalls
1

Worst 2004 Chevrolet Colorado Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#180 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:77,604 mi
Fires:6
#240 complaints

Body Structure

Avg mileage:121,150 mi
#325 complaints

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Avg mileage:43,729 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado.

Electrical Faults
80
complaints
Crashes
Fires
6
Avg Miles
77,604
Body Structure
40
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
121,150
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
25
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
43,729
Airbags
23
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
147,637
Suspension Failures
21
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
80,352
Hydraulic Brakes
18
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
53,526
Headlight/Taillight Failures
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
71,879
Brakes
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
78,706
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
12
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
25,959
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
34,402
Structural Problems
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
72,840
Tire Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
28,973
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
2,724
Automatic Transmission
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
8,952
Suspension:Front
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
11,750
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
38,704
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
100,875
Latches / Locks
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
60,017
Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
74,091
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
41,527
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
54,767
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
61,502
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
37,144
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
13,136
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
39,253
Tires:Tread/Belt
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
17,990
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2004 Chevrolet Colorado

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~192,676 vehicles.

10V575000Child Seat
~192,676 affected

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2011, CHEVROLET COLORADO, GMC CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006, ISUZU I-280/I-350, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008, I-290/I-370, REGULAR CAB VEHICLES AND EXTENDED CAB VEHICLES WITHOUT A REAR SEAT AND EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT 60/40 SPLIT BENCH SEAT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR FOR THE FRONT CENTER SEAT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE AND THE OWNER MANUAL DOES NOT INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING HOW TO USE THE TOP TETHER.

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2004 Chevrolet Colorado — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2004 Chevrolet Colorado has 502 NHTSA complaints, 15 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 80 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (80 complaints, avg 77,604 mi); Body Structure (40 complaints, avg 121,150 mi); Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch (25 complaints, avg 43,729 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 69,307 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado include 15 crash-related reports, 16 fire reports, 21 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 192,676 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2004 Chevrolet Colorado?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Colorado reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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