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2007 Chevrolet Colorado Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 2.7× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
140Complaints
3Recalls
10Crashes
5Fires
5Injured
0Deaths

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

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (29.3% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Electrical System complaints here are 2.7× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System41 · 29.3%not available
Engine18 · 12.9%not available
Exterior Lighting13 · 9.3%RecalledRecall 09V310000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic12 · 8.6%not available
Air Bags10 · 7.1%not available
Vehicle Speed Control9 · 6.4%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE18 · 12.9%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING13 · 9.3%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC12 · 8.6%
AIR BAGS10 · 7.1%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL9 · 6.4%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM9 · 6.4%
SERVICE BRAKES9 · 6.4%
SEAT BELTS6 · 4.3%
POWER TRAIN5 · 3.6%

Percentages are the share of the 140 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 3 campaigns

Child Seat

NHTSA campaign 10V575000 · 2010 · reported 11/18/2010

BOTH NHTSA AND GM DISCOURAGE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A FRONT SEAT. NEVERTHELESS, THERE ARE INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MAY REQUIRE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A RESTRAINT IN THE FRONT CENTER SEATING POSITION OF THIS VEHICLE THAT DOES NOT OFFER A REAR SEAT.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch

NHTSA campaign 09V310000 · 2009 · reported 07/29/2009

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SIMULTANEOUS LOSS OF ALL BRAKE LAMPS OR CAUSE ALL OF THE BRAKE LAMPS TO STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY. BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD FAIL TO WARN OTHERS OF THE DRIVER'S INTENTIONS AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Wheels:rim

NHTSA campaign 06V307000 · 2006 · reported 08/11/2006

IF A CUSTOMER REPLACES A WHEEL AND ONLY RELIES ON THE RIM SIZE DESIGNATION THAT IS INDICATED ON THE LABEL, A WHEEL THAT IS OF A DIFFERENT RIM CONTOUR DESIGNATION MAY BE INSTALLED. IT MAY BE DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO MOUNT THE TIRE ON A WHEEL WITH THE WRONG CONTOUR.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“TRUCK CONTINUES TO FAIL WHEN TRYING TO START,YOU HAVE TO WAIT 10-15 MINUTES BEFORE TRYING START THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WILL START AFTER WAIT SOMETIMES…”NHTSA complaint 10838388 — filed 02/13/2016 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER TEN MINUTES OF WAITING TO RESTART…”NHTSA complaint 10786730 — filed 10/28/2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“STARTING IN 2014, THE VEHICLE HAD WIDELY SPACED AND RANDOM ISSUES OF NOT STARTING, BUT WOULD START FINE AFTER AN UNDETERMINED AMOUNT OF TIME. AT…”NHTSA complaint 10777853 — filed 09/26/2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado?

Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 41 of 140 NHTSA complaints (29.3%), followed by engine (18), exterior lighting (13), service brakes, hydraulic (12). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado have?

140 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 10 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 5 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?

Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 10V575000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

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.