Does the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?

The 2008 Chevrolet Colorado has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA, including issues with exterior lighting:brake lights:switch.

How many complaints have been filed for the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado?

130 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado.

Are there technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado?

There are 952 technical service bulletins (TSBs) on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado.

2008 Chevrolet Colorado Service and Repair Manual

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2008 Chevrolet Colorado service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
Specifications and reference data (where provided)
Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

LS Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
LT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
LT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
LS Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
LT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
WT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
Base Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
WT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door

Engines covered

2.9L 2921CC 178Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
3.7L 3654CC 223Cu. In. l5 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

Body
Brakes
Chassis Electrical
Driveline
Engine Cooling
Engine Electrical
Engine Mechanical
Engine Performance & Emission Controls
Fuel System
General Information & Identification
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
Steering
Suspension
Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2008 Chevrolet Colorado Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #09V31000029/07/2009Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

GM IS RECALLING 185,903 MODEL YEAR 2004-2009 COLORADO, GMC MODEL YEAR 2009-2004 CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006 I-280, I-350, MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 I-290, AND I-370, PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIG

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SIMULTANEOUS LOSS OF ALL BRAKE LAMPS OR CAUSE ALL OF THE BR

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS AS SPECIFIED IN THE RECALL BULLE

NHTSA #10V57500018/11/2010Component: CHILD SEAT

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2011, CHEVROLET COLORADO, GMC CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006, ISUZU I-280/I-350, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008, I-290/I-370, REGULAR CAB VEHICLES AND EX

Consequence

BOTH NHTSA AND GM DISCOURAGE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A FRONT SEAT. NEVERTHELESS, THERE A

Remedy

DEALERS WILL CUT A HOLE INTO THE BACK PANEL TRIM COVER TO ALLOW ACCESS TO THE TOP TETHER A

TSB #11023091

New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH

TSB #11021792

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble

TSB #11020816

This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

TSB #11019074

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

TSB #11019073

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

TSB #11019072

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

TSB #11017252

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.

TSB #11014455

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the

Showing the 8 most recent of 952 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20080822Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHERCrash reportedFire reported

WHILE DRIVING OUR 2006 COLORADO TRUCK, THE ENGINE STOPS. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES. WE WERE ABLE TO COAST TO A SAFE AREA AND PARK. THESE INCIDENTS PUT ONE IN DANGEROUS SIT

20081231Component: STEERINGCrash reported3 injured

WITH LESS THAN 150 MILES ON THE VEHICLE THE STEERING MALFUNCTIONED...IT SORT OF PULLED TO THE LEFT WHEN IT WAS GIVEN A JERK IT CAUGHT LIKE IT SHOULD AND THEN IT VEERED TO THE LEFT

20100715Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported1 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE SHIFTING INTO DRIVE FROM A FULL STOP, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP TH

20150512Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 fatalities

MY SON WAS DRIVING MY PICKUP ON A TWO LANE COUNTY ROAD IN THE EVENING, AFTER DARK, THE TRUCK CROSSED THE CENTER LINE AND WENT OFF THE ROADWAY ON A GENTLE CURVE IN THE ROADWAY. THE

Showing the 4 most serious of 130 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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