Worst 2007 Chevrolet Colorado Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Headlight/Taillight Failures
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 41 | — | 3 | 103,462 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 18 | — | — | 78,807 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 13 | 1 | — | 87,424 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 12 | — | — | 31,311 mi | |
| Airbags | 10 | 3 | — | 92,667 mi | |
| Fuel System | 9 | — | — | 84,365 mi | |
| Brakes | 9 | — | — | 65,789 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | 1 | — | 42,020 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | — | — | 115,167 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | 1 | — | 67,166 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | 1 | — | 38,408 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2007 Chevrolet Colorado
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~192,676 vehicles.
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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2007 Chevrolet Colorado — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
What are common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado?
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Does the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2007 Chevrolet Colorado?
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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