2006 Chevrolet Colorado exterior lighting problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The high mounted stop lights and the cruise control do not work. A recall for this was issued (NHTSA 06V13900 and NHTSA 09V310000) but when I enter my VIN it says I'm not included in the recall. Also, a dealer said my vehicle was not in the recall. If I have the problem stated in the recall why am…”
filed Jul 8, 2025
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that the rear brake lights failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact also stated that the rear brake lights had been replaced eight times by phil smith chevrolet (1640 north state road 7, lauderhill, fl…”
filed Mar 1, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Exterior LightingCampaign 09V310000 · Jul 29, 2009
- CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS MAY EXPERIENCE THE PERMANENT LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP FUNCTION OR BRAKE…Campaign 06V139000 · Apr 27, 2006
Exterior Lighting problems in other Colorado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Colorado | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 Colorado | 11 | 10% |
| 2023 Colorado | 8 | 6% |
| 2022 Colorado | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Colorado | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Colorado | 3 | 4% |
| 2019 Colorado | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 Colorado | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Colorado | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 Colorado | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 Colorado | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 Colorado | 2 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 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.