2006 Chevrolet Colorado power train problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet colorado. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle lost power and shut off without warning. The contact called for assistance and had the vehicle towed to her residence. The vehicle restarted the next day. The failure recurred and the vehicle restarted…”
filed May 31, 2019
“Firstly the passlock system is a huge issue, if the parts in the system ignition system break down or trip you can be stuck high and dry on a whim. Passlock system is prime reason for my worries when driving my truck will cut fuel out and shut down and stall when I'm driving or need to start up my…”
filed Nov 4, 2018
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 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.