Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Chevrolet Colorado owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
There is a recall for my year of Colorado but not my vin. The recall is for 04-09 Colorado trucks for a defective brake light switch. Defective switch=no brake lights. My 2007 Colorado brake light switch is defective, therefore I have no brake lights. The switch has been tested and found to be defective, but a search of my vin shows no recalls. It's obvious that my vehicle and likely many more vehicles are effected than what are covered under this recall.
I was slowing down at an intersection to make a right hand turn. As I made the turn, my engine died. I lost power steering, and my vehicle was extremely difficult to control. I nearly hit another car. My engine restarted immediately after I placed the truck in park. The next day, my truck died again while slowing to enter an intersection. I immediately took it to a mechanic, who replaced the throttle body. On the way home, it died while make a right hand turn. This appears to be a common failing with the Chevrolet Colorado, and is very dangerous as it causes a loss of power steering.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Colorado truck. He stated that over a year ago he crashed into a vehicle since the brake and accelerator pedal design was defective. The gas pedal is too close to the brake pedal; therefore, sometime when he engaged the brake pedal his foot also stepped on the accelerator pedal. The dealer stated that there was nothing that they could do to adjust the pedals. The failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 66,000. Updated 02/23/10. The consumer stated hit another vehicle when he stepped on the brake and accelerator pedals. Updated 08/11/10
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Colorado. While driving 10 to 15 MPH, the ABS fault light displayed and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who diagnosed that the brakes were fine. The contact stated that the brakes pulsated and seized and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. Updated 10/26/16
Brake switch recall from 2011 still causing problems on same side/same brake light (drivers rear left) even after switch replaced after multiple trips to dealer. Dealer/company (Chevrolet) refuses to fix under originating recall issue.
The brakes began squealing at mainly low speeds so I took it to midas. They claimed Chevy has some sort of defect because the rotors were pitted and damaged and it should not be with a vehicle with less than 35,000 miles. This vehicle is not used hard hence the mileage and it is 5 years old. They claimed that when they called the Chevy dealer, Chevy claimed that both rotors and hubs needed replaced on the model because this is a known issue with this model of truck. I had them replace everything which cost me around $1,300 dollars and now the ABS default light will not go out. I have never owned a vehicle that needed this much work to the braking system and that cost this much to repair with less than 35,000 miles on it. …
Tl contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Colorado. The vehicle makes a grinding noise in the ignition/starter when attempting to be started. When the engine is on, the vehicle continuously attempts to restart itself. The contact stated that the starter and the bender spring have failed. While driving 30 MPH, the contact heard a squeaking noise when the brakes were engaged. The failures began on December 23, 2006. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure on several occasions and insisted that the vehicle was operating normally. After cleaning the vehicle, the grill and the driver side headlight began to detach from the vehicle. The grill and headlight have been repaired. The contact was unable to close the driver side door, but the dealer made the repair. The contact has an appointment with the dealer on May 8, 2007 in another attempt to diagnose the cause of failure. …
On 10/10/2012 I was driving at 30 MPH and went to brake for a car in front of me and the brakes just grabbed and released and I thought I was going to hit the car in front of me. I noticed the brakes grabbing and pulsating after that didn't know if I was going o stop without hitting someone in another car or something also the ABS fault light came on and off. I took my vehicle to the dealer on 10/15/2012 and the service advisor told me the right front speed sensor was bad and had to replace the right hub bearing & right front wheel speed sensor because the engineers at Chevrolet designed it wrong and that they made a kit to repair the problem it cost 930.00 dollars in 2012. Now the left front brake is doing the same thing. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that upon initial startup, the vehicle would hesitate to start between 5-15 minutes. The dealer cleared the lock codes in an attempt to repair the failure but to no avail. The contact also mentioned he heard a squealing noise whenever he would depress the brake pedal. The dealer advised there were over 16 sensors connected between the brake system and the ignition and he would not be able to replace every sensor. The failure mileage of the vehicle was 33,917 and the current mileage was 34,241. Updated 4/27/10. The consumer stated the brakes have not stopped squealing since it was first purchased. The consumer stated when he applied the brakes at times, the vehicle would not fully stop.
ABS light comes on and doesn't shut off. There is a "rubbing/pulsating" noise when I push the brakes and I can hear something activating in the engine compartment (maybe the ABS computer?). I checked the brake fluid and its good. Nothing was damaged when the brakes were changed earlier. When I turn it on after having it off for a little while, there are no fault indications. When I start moving forward I can here some sort of motor or pump or something initiating. After a little bit I start pushing the brakes at the stop sign then all of a sudden the ABS fault light, emergency brake light comes on as well as the ABS fault and brakes message flashing across the display. I am not taking it to the dealership as they are worthless.
Brake complaints in other Colorado years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado, 17% of the model year's 140 complaints. The component named most often is antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Chevrolet Colorado brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado, though it has 3 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 2007 Chevrolet Colorado brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 35,000 miles, and 32% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to brakes 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.