2009 Chevrolet Colorado — Known Issues & Recalls

While driving at 80 mph, your anti-theft security light came on and your truck suddenly lost engine power and coasted to a stop on the roadside. After waiting 20 minutes, the anti-theft system reset and the vehicle restarted normally, but the cause was never identified. The dealer and manufacturer were notified but offered no help. This problem may involve the anti-theft security system interfering with engine operation, and could require diagnostic testing and possible replacement of the security control module or related electrical components.

Your truck's entire electrical system shut down while you were driving at 50 mph on a highway, and it happened two more times while parked when trying to start it. You hear a clicking sound coming from behind the left side of the dashboard. The issue likely involves the battery, alternator, or electrical connections, and may require diagnostic testing and replacement of faulty components.

Your truck has a security system malfunction that prevents it from starting for about 9 minutes. This appears to be related to an anti-theft or immobilizer issue. You may need to have the security system or engine immobilizer module diagnosed and repaired.

Your truck won't start about 3 times a week and requires jump-starting each time. You've already replaced the battery, but the problem continues. This unpredictable starting issue could leave you stranded in urgent situations. The fix will likely involve diagnosing the charging system, starter motor, or electrical connections to identify what's preventing the battery from charging or the engine from turning over.

Your truck's anti-theft system occasionally activates incorrectly, thinking the vehicle is being carjacked and preventing it from starting for about 10 minutes. This can leave you stranded, and the truck may restart on its own or require a tow to the repair shop. Replacing the PassLock anti-theft module may temporarily fix the problem, but the issue often returns since the replacement module has the same defect. A repair shop will need to diagnose and replace the PassLock anti-theft module.

Your truck intermittently loses power when you press the gas pedal, causing bucking and stalling, then suddenly accelerates normally again—creating dangerous driving conditions. The problem happens in damp or rainy weather and appears to be related to the fuel system control module. Even though the fuel system control module and throttle body have both been replaced under recall, the problem persists, and GM has been unable to fix it after multiple repair attempts.

Your fuel pump module's fuel line developed corrosion and failed, causing fuel to leak significantly from your tank. This creates a serious fire hazard and allows toxic fuel fumes to enter the cabin of your vehicle. The manufacturer has not issued a recall for this issue.

Your gas pedal has stuck in the fully open position on three separate occasions while driving on public roads, causing your truck to accelerate uncontrollably. You've been able to regain control each time, but this is a serious safety concern that you've noticed discussed frequently in online forums for this model. The issue likely involves the accelerator pedal assembly or throttle linkage and may require inspection or replacement of these components.

Your fuel system control module had water inside it, which caused your check engine light to come on and prevented your vehicle from starting. You had the module replaced, but your vehicle wasn't covered under the recall even though your symptoms match exactly what the recall describes.

Your truck's subframe and driver's side leaf spring have developed severe rust, which was discovered during a service visit at 88,000 miles. The mechanic notified you of the issue, but it wasn't repaired. While your truck doesn't have a recall for this problem, severe rust on structural components can compromise the vehicle's integrity and safety over time. Addressing this will likely require professional removal and replacement of the rusted subframe and leaf spring components.

Your sun visor keeps falling down while you're driving, which blocks your view of the road. Additionally, you're experiencing loud wind noise coming into the cabin because the frame isn't properly aligned, making it hard to hear sirens or horns from other vehicles. Getting the frame realigned and the visor mechanism inspected and repaired should resolve both issues.

Your truck sometimes won't start, and you have to wait about 10 minutes before it will turn on again. When this happens, all the lights work fine and you see the lock symbol flashing on the dashboard, but the battery isn't dead and there's nothing you can do to make it start sooner. The issue appears to be with your vehicle's security system (either the Passlock anti-theft system or the ignition switch). A technician will need to diagnose whether the problem is in the security module, ignition switch, or related wiring.

Your vehicle wouldn't start for about 10 minutes while parked. The issue appears to be related to the security system or passcode not recognizing your key properly. This prevented the engine from cranking until it eventually cleared. The fix might involve reprogramming your key, checking the security module, or replacing the key battery or fob.

Your truck's frame has rusted severely due to road salt exposure, creating a safety hazard. The rust is so extensive that you've decided it's unsafe to drive. Addressing this issue will likely require professional frame inspection and rust repair or replacement of affected frame sections.

Your vehicle caught fire, resulting in complete destruction. The fire involved the electrical system, engine, and fuel system components.

The rubber weather strip on the back of your hood detached due to a weak retention clip design and fell onto the hot exhaust manifold, catching fire. The fire spread quickly up the weather strip, melting nearby plastic PCV hoses and damaging the fuel line hose. You were able to smell the smoke, open the hood, and extinguish the fire with a portable extinguisher before it reached the pressurized fuel line. This happened on a well-maintained, unmodified vehicle. The repair will likely involve replacing the hood weather strip, retention clips, any damaged hoses, and inspecting the fuel system for damage.

While driving at 55 mph, your headlights and instrument panel lights suddenly shut off with no warning signs beforehand. This is a serious safety issue since you lose visibility of the road and your dashboard information while driving.

Your airbag warning light came on while you were driving. You took your truck to the dealer, but they didn't diagnose or fix the problem. An airbag warning light indicates a potential issue with your airbag system that needs proper diagnostic testing to identify the root cause.

Your vehicle failed state inspection due to significant rust and corrosion on the main suspension components underneath your truck. The inspector said the corrosion was severe enough that the vehicle couldn't be safely driven. This happened at around 46,000 miles. Fixing this will likely require professional undercarriage cleaning, rust treatment, and replacement of severely corroded suspension parts.

Your brake light switch has failed or isn't working properly, and there's a technical service bulletin (TSB 09V310000) that addresses this issue. However, your dealer refused to fix it, claiming the recall had expired and that you don't live in Louisiana or Georgia where the recall applied. The fix typically involves replacing the brake light switch.