THE PASSLOCK SYSTEM IS AN ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START ON OCCASION, OR IN MY CASE SEVERAL OCCASIONS. NOT ONLY IS IT INCONVENIENT, BUT I ASK, WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE STALLED WITH THIS VEHICLE AT STOP LIGHTS OR IN OTHER SITUATIONS? I LIVE IN AN AREA WHERE THE WEATHER CAN DROP TO -30 (F). 10 MINUTES TO WAIT FOR THE SYSTEM TO RESET CAN HAVE DETRIMENTAL EFFECTS.…
2006 Chevrolet Colorado electrical problems
moderate 55 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
55
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS TURNED INTO THE ON POSITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE AN IGNITING NOISE BUT WOULD NOT START. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000.
SOME TIMES THE TRUCK WILL NOT START FOR TEN MIN. I HAVE HAD THE TRUCK 3 TIMES STOP RUNNING AND HAD TO COAST OFF THE ROAD. IT RESTARTED AFTER SITTING WITHOUT REPAIR. *TR
HAVE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH MY TRUCK'S PASS LOCK/ANTI-THEFT SWITCH. THE TRUCK WILL NOT START AND IT TAKES TEN MINUTES BEFORE THE TRUCK RESTARTS. I HAD ONLY ABOUT 22,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK WHEN THE PROBLEM FIRST OCCURRED. THIS ISSUE CONTINUES TO BE A PROBLEM. THE TRUCK ON HAS 26,000 MILES. THIS PROBLEM COULD EASILY BECOME A SAFETY ISSUE IF TRUCK SHUTS OFF IN TRAFFIC. THERE SHOULD BE A REC…
I AM GOING TO GET GAS AND GO IN SIDE TO PAY AND IT WONT START CRANKS NO ADVISE I HAD THE SAME 5 TIMES BEFORE THE MIDWAY CHEVROLET FIX IT A BAD IGNITION SWITCH PART #63779 O A BILL FOR THE PARTS $416.74 THE THEFT SYSTEM WOULD WORK AND IT WOULD STOP WORKING IT IS A SWITCH FOR THE GAS I THINK I NEED TO BE PAY BACK. *TR
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 55 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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