2005 Chevrolet Colorado Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

27Air Bags complaints

7.6%Of all 356 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM68 · 19.1%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC42 · 11.8%

AIR BAGS27 · 7.6%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH24 · 6.7%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING22 · 6.2%

Share of the 356 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado overview page.

What owners report

“2005 CHEV COLORADO. TRUCK 4X4 WET ROADS, CAME AROUND CURVE 35 MPH LOST CONTROL FRONT END WENT INTO HILLSIDE. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY! TRUCK…”NHTSA complaint 10170067 — filed 10/06/2006

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado: 27 of 356 complaints on file (7.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado have in total?

356 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 27 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, 19 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.