2004 Chevrolet Colorado structure problems
61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Mechanic had the truck on the lift raised up to check the brakes for squeaking and while under the truck the mechanic inspected the frame because he noticed a lot of rust and called me to come look at it and pointed out that the frame has rotted to the point that he should not be driven and could…”
filed Apr 10, 2022
“I was checking on the common rear cab rust and noticed the frame looked rusted through just in front of the rear wheel suspension mount. I took it to my local mechanic (Bob's Repair of Mayer) and they said it was not safe to drive. It is a complete blindside to me and now I have to find a spare…”
filed Mar 25, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Colorado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Colorado | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 Colorado | 5 | 4% |
| 2023 Colorado | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 Colorado | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 Colorado | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Colorado | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Colorado | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 Colorado | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 Colorado | 9 | 1% |
| 2015 Colorado | 8 | 2% |
| 2012 Colorado | 3 | 7% |
| 2011 Colorado | 2 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.