2005 Chevrolet Colorado power train problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle hesitated whenever the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the chassis…”
filed Mar 29, 2021
“While driving at any speed or sitting idle reduce power light comes on and vehicle slows down. This is very dangerous and frustrating. I've been to three dealers,and the dealer is there to deal in other words make money even if they don't fix the problems. Not to mention trying there best to get…”
filed Jan 3, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Colorado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Colorado | 3 | 11% |
| 2024 Colorado | 13 | 11% |
| 2023 Colorado | 9 | 7% |
| 2022 Colorado | 3 | 6% |
| 2021 Colorado | 10 | 14% |
| 2020 Colorado | 32 | 41% |
| 2019 Colorado | 62 | 43% |
| 2018 Colorado | 78 | 43% |
| 2017 Colorado | 106 | 49% |
| 2016 Colorado | 96 | 14% |
| 2015 Colorado | 44 | 9% |
| 2012 Colorado | 2 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 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.