Chevrolet Colorado

2004 only

240 classified complaints 1 recall

2004 Chevrolet Colorado have 240 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this year is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 98,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2004 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Chevrolet Colorado report for every year combined.

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What breaks, and when — 2004 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 39 complaints

Median onset: 98,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 38 complaints

Median onset: 122,150 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 37 complaints

Median onset: 75,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 24 complaints

Median onset: 110,000 miles. 20.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 23 complaints

Median onset: 72,425 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 21 complaints

Median onset: 130,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Blower motor and blend-door actuators · Heating and A/C 11 complaints

Median onset: 85,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $150–$460 nationally.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 6 complaints

Median onset: 32,762 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2004 compare with other Colorado years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2004 model year. See the full Chevrolet Colorado report for every year and full specs/safety data.