Model year record

2007 Chevrolet Colorado recalls & problems

The 2007 Chevrolet Colorado has 3 safety recalls and 140 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (45 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls

Complaints140filed by owners

Crashes · fires10 · 5reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths5 · 0reported in complaints

2007 Chevrolet Colorado in an NHTSA crash test — NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Child seatNov 18, 2010

Child seat

Recall 10V575000192,676 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: BOTH NHTSA AND GM DISCOURAGE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A FRONT SEAT. NEVERTHELESS, THERE ARE INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MAY REQUIRE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A RESTRAINT IN THE FRONT CENTER SEATING POSITION OF THIS VEHICLE THAT DOES NOT OFFER A REAR SEAT. LACK OF ACCESS TO THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR AND A LACK OF INSTRUCTIONS AS TO HOW TO USE IT, MAY RESULT IN IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF A CHILD RESTRAINT. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF A CHILD RESTRAINT CAN RESULT IN A REDUCTION IN THE RESTRAINT'S PERFORMANCE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH AND AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD SEATED IN THE RESTRAINT.
Fix: DEALERS WILL CUT A HOLE INTO THE BACK PANEL TRIM COVER TO ALLOW ACCESS TO THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR FOR THE FRONT CENTER SEAT POSITION AND WILL PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AS TO USE IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727 OR VISIT GM'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

Exterior lightingJul 29, 2009

Brake lights › Switch

Recall 09V310000185,903 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: GM IS RECALLING 185,903 MODEL YEAR 2004-2009 COLORADO, GMC MODEL YEAR 2009-2004 CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006 I-280, I-350, MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 I-290, AND I-370, PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, PUERTO RICO, SOUTH CAROLINA, TEXAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS AND UTAH. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A BRAKE LAMP SWITCH THAT MAY NOT WORK AS DESIGNED DUE TO CONTAMINATION IN THE SWITCH.
Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SIMULTANEOUS LOSS OF ALL BRAKE LAMPS OR CAUSE ALL OF THE BRAKE LAMPS TO STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY. BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD FAIL TO WARN OTHERS OF THE DRIVER'S INTENTIONS AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS AS SPECIFIED IN THE RECALL BULLETIN FREE OF CHARGE. GM ANTICIPATES THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE BY JUNE 2010. A SPECIAL COVERAGE FOR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN ALL OTHER STATES WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE SAME TIME FRAME. IN THE INTERIM, OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE CAN OBTAIN A FREE REPAIR, HOWEVER THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO RETURN WHEN THE NEW DESIGN PART BECOMES AVAILABLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

WheelsAug 11, 2006

Rim

Recall 06V3070003,227 vehicles

Problem: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INCOMPLETE TIRE RIM DESIGNATION ON THE CERTIFICATION/TIRE LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR EDGE. IN ADDITION, THE LABEL MAY ALSO BE MISSING THE TIRE LOAD RATING ON THE LABEL. ALTHOUGH THIS INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD, IF A TIRE OF A LESSER LOAD RATING IS INSTALLED, THE TIRE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SUSTAIN THE LOADS ENCOUNTERED DURING USE.
Risk: IF A CUSTOMER REPLACES A WHEEL AND ONLY RELIES ON THE RIM SIZE DESIGNATION THAT IS INDICATED ON THE LABEL, A WHEEL THAT IS OF A DIFFERENT RIM CONTOUR DESIGNATION MAY BE INSTALLED. IT MAY BE DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO MOUNT THE TIRE ON A WHEEL WITH THE WRONG CONTOUR. IF THE TIRE IS MOUNTED ON THE WHEEL WITH THE WRONG CONTOUR, THE WHEEL AND TIRE MAY NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: A LABEL THAT WILL CORRECT THE LABEL ORIGINALLY INSTALLED WILL BE MAILED TO CONSUMERS ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL. THE RECALL BEGAON ON NOVEMBER 7, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2239, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, AND GMC TRUCKS AT 1-866-996-9463.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2007 Chevrolet Colorado Extended Cab

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	17.9%

2007 Chevrolet Colorado 4-DR.

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	17.9%

2007 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	17.9%

2007 Chevrolet Colorado NHTSA side crash test — NHTSA side barrier crash test

2007 Chevrolet Colorado NHTSA side pole crash test — NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Colorado 2WD

20mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 24 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.9 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Colorado Crew Cab 2WD

20mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 24 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.9 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Colorado 2WD

18mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.9 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Colorado 2WD

18mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.7 L · 5 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Colorado Crew Cab 2WD

18mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.9 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Colorado Crew Cab 2WD

18mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.7 L · 5 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Colorado 4WD

18mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.9 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Colorado 4WD

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 21 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.9 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

Colorado 4WD

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 21 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.7 L · 5 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

Colorado Crew Cab 4WD

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.7 L · 5 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

Colorado Cab Chassis inc 2WD

16mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 18 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.7 L · 5 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel

Colorado Cab Chassis inc 4WD

15mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 18 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.7 L · 5 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Electrical systemWiring; Starter assembly	45	0	4	0	59,250 mi
Exterior lightingBrake lights › Switch; Headlights	19	1	0	0	65,027 mi
Engine	18	0	0	0	76,399 mi
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Pedals and linkages	14	1	0	0	30,808 mi
Air bagsFrontal	12	5	0	3	90,000 mi
StructureBody; Body › Door	10	1	0	0	43,250 mi
Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal	10	1	0	1	32,070 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	9	0	0	0	72,959 mi
Service brakes	9	0	0	0	53,513 mi
Power trainClutch assembly; Driveline › Driveshaft	8	1	0	1	13,000 mi
Engine and engine coolingEngine; Cooling system	6	0	0	0	25,350 mi
Seat belts	6	0	0	0	112,000 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Electrical system
Pass lock. Sometimes vehicle doesn't start
May 21, 2025
Exterior lighting
The headlight want come on and tail light switches Is messed up it want work and bulbs and all fuzes good one day they just stopped working
Aug 7, 2024
Service brakes
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.
Sep 30, 2022
TiresCrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COLORADO EQUIPPED WITH GENERAL TIRES, TIRE LINE: GRABBER AT/2, TIRE SIZE: 265/70/R15, DOT NUMBER: A3BM3NH2617E40240029. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THERE WAS A BLOWOUT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE. THE BLOWOUT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO TURN SHARPLY LEFT, SPIN AROUND TWICE, AND CRASHED WITH ONCOMING VEHICLES COMING FROM BEHIND. EMERGENCY SERVICES WERE CALLED OUT TO THE SCENE OF THE CRASH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE TIRE WAS A REPLACEMENT TIRE. NEITHER THE TIRE MANUFACTURER NOR THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ON THE TIRE WAS 14,000.
Apr 16, 2021
Structure › Body
FRAMES IS UNSAFE (CRACKED) PASSAGER SIDE DOOR NOTICED THIS 09/02/20
Sep 2, 2020
Structure › Body
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED A CRACK TO THE SUBFRAME UNDERNEATH THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 91,000.
Sep 1, 2020 · 91,000 miles
Unknown or other
I PURCHASED A VEHICLE AND NOTICED A YEAR LATER I HAD A POTENTIAL ODOMETER ROLL BACK DISCREPANCY ON MY CARFAX. I HAVE THE CARFAX INFORMATION IF NEEDED. THANK YOU
Jan 20, 2020 · 74,000 miles
Electrical system
MY 2007 CHEVROLET COLORADO LS 4 CYLINDER 2.9 LITRE HAS ALWAYS RANDOMLY WON'T START. I RESEARCHED THIS AND EVERY YEAR OF THE COLORADO HAS HAD THIS ISSUE OF RANDOMLY NOT STARTING, COUNTLESS DOLLARS HAVE BEEN SPENT TRYING TO FIGURE IT OUT, CHEVROLET WILL NOT SAY IT IS AN ISSUE AND IT IS A HUGE ISSUE FOR ALMOST EVERY SINGLE YEAR. PASSLOCK ISSUE? JUST COSTED ME 266.00 AT THE CHEV GARAGE AND MY TRUCK STILL IS STRUGGLING TO START, BEEN TOLD STARTER AND BATTERY ARE FINE. ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE REGULATOR ARE FINE. LEMON PLEASE RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE IT'S SO UNFAIR TO US CONSUMERS TO WASTE MONEY TRYING TO FIGURE OUT A FAULTY DESIGN IN A VEHICLE. GO ON YOU TUBE, COUNTLESS PEOPLE SHARE THE SAME ISSUE. COULD…
Dec 24, 2019 · 101,918 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.