Worst 2008 Chevrolet Colorado Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Airbags
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 31 | — | 4 | 78,282 mi | |
| Airbags | 13 | 3 | 1 | 70,564 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 8 | — | — | 80,833 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 7 | — | — | 84,433 mi | |
| Brakes | 7 | — | — | 54,472 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | 2 | 48,233 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | — | 1 | 72,476 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 5 | — | — | 31,760 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2008 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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2008 Chevrolet Colorado — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
What are common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado?
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Does the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2008 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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