Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Chevrolet Colorado
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Chevrolet Colorado has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 361 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10V575000 CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS FMVSS 225 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V310000 BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V139000 BRAKE LAMP FUNCTION LOSS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 88 complaints
- Structure 61 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 43 complaints
- Suspension 35 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34 complaints
- Air Bags 29 complaints
Of the 361 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 13 a fire; across all 361 complaints, owners report 14 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Chevrolet Colorado has limited recall data but a moderately high number of owner complaints, particularly in the electrical system and structure. These issues suggest reliability concerns over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Exterior lighting | 50,000–90,000 miles | $150–$500 | common |
| Suspension | 70,000–110,000 miles | $400–$900 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant flush
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Erratic electrical issues
- Brake light failure
- Unusual suspension noises
- Airbag warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.