2005 Chevrolet Colorado structure problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud banging sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the side frame of the vehicle was fractured. The dealer was not contacted. The…”
filed Sep 9, 2025
“Air bag light comes on making it unclear if occupants are protected or if air bag will just go off on its own. Problem is wires in back door jamb become fatigued and break causing failure of air bags. Vehicle is also considered an inspection failure as well in massachusetts.”
filed Jan 6, 2020
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 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.