Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Chevrolet Colorado owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Fire in the engine wiring, fuse box,battery store parking lot parked engine off GMC took truck said it wasn't a factory issue no information was given to me said it was confidentual had truck 6 weeks
Pass lock security system.while driving my vehicle the pass lock security system shut my vehicle down late at night around 11 pm.I was stranded the truck would not start because the lock was showing on the dash gauges.I recently had major open heart surgery and I am 62 years old.I was stuck all night long out in the country here in north central florida and this is bear country here.I had to walk about 8 miles the next morning as there arent many people driving out here that time of day.I thought I was going to die out there in the woods.I was scared to death.I dont carry all my heart medecine with me as I thought I would be gone from home maybe an hour or two at the most.this vehicle has not been able to be started for about 2 months because of this security system.it cost me a fortune to have it towed the next day $250 and have had 3 Chevy mechanics with their diagnostic machines tell …
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle lost power and shut off without warning. The contact called for assistance and had the vehicle towed to her residence. The vehicle restarted the next day. The failure recurred and the vehicle restarted after a couple of minutes. The failure recurred several more times and the vehicle restarted each time. The contact called tom gibbs Chevrolet at [phone] (located at 5850 e, fl-100, palm coast, fl 32164) and scheduled a diagnostic appointment. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
P0017 code , mechanical engineering design malfunction. Electrical engineering curcuit (12v) steady design malfunction, actuater part design malfunction. High rate of speed engine rev/or power lose. Low rate of speed RPM not consistent, un controlled rev/power lose. The electronically components powering and monitoring the specific curcuit are faulty. Design is consistently an issue on 2005-2017 make models. Public record can show these engineering design faults. Https://youtu.be/rh77jbyozse , https://youtu.be/oa9aangcd64 , https://youtu.be/0pkizkys2ce , https://youtu.be/dvfms-dg38u , https://youtu.be/ydfhue2havo .
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the rear brake lights failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact also stated that the rear brake lights had been replaced eight times by phil smith Chevrolet (1640 north state road 7, lauderhill, fl 33313). The dealer refused to repair the vehicle again. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired elsewhere. The approximate failure mileage was 134,074.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted over to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the ignition switch was replaced. In addition, the passenger seat belt warning light would remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Power windows loss power, including driver and passenger windows. Wiring problem exists. Ken dixon, the dealer in waldorf, md repaired problem on January 21, 2013 at a cost of $300 under so # 243247. But the same problem reoccurred in early feb 2016 and the dealer refused to repair the problem without costs to the customer. The vehicle was stationary. The problem mirrors recall of the same make and model under NHTSA's campaign #14V404.
My brake lights all went out at the same time. I was driving on the interstate and had to stop suddenly. The tractor trailer behind me nearly rear ended me. The cruise control also went out. I had this issue repaired under recall number 06030 five years ago. It is identically the same, yet Chevrolet says they will not repair it due to mileage and vehicle age. This is extremely dangerous.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start until after waiting ten minutes. The failure was related to the faulty pass lock cylinder. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the steering wheel seized. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 137,000.
Electrical complaints in other Colorado years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado?
NHTSA has 69 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado, 29% of the model year's 236 complaints. The component named most often is ignition › switch (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Chevrolet Colorado electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2006 Chevrolet Colorado electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 56,000 miles, and 20% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.