TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING ONGOING FAILURES WITH THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS A HARD VIBRATION IN THE ENGINE AND BRAKE FAILURE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN THE REPAIR SHOP FOR 18 DAYS. THERE WAS ALSO UNEVEN TREAD ON BOTH FRONT TIRES. AT THAT TIME, THE VEHICLE WAS ALIGNED AND THE TIRES WERE ROTATED. THE VEHICLE HAS …
2007 chevrolet Colorado brakes problems
moderate 20 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450
Complaints
20
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$450
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
ON 10/10/2012 I WAS DRIVING AT 30 MPH AND WENT TO BRAKE FOR A CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND THE BRAKES JUST GRABBED AND RELEASED AND I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I NOTICED THE BRAKES GRABBING AND PULSATING AFTER THAT DIDN'T KNOW IF I WAS GOING O STOP WITHOUT HITTING SOMEONE IN ANOTHER CAR OR SOMETHING ALSO THE ABS FAULT LIGHT CAME ON AND OFF. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON 10…
ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND DOESN'T SHUT OFF. THERE IS A "RUBBING/PULSATING" NOISE WHEN I PUSH THE BRAKES AND I CAN HEAR SOMETHING ACTIVATING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT (MAYBE THE ABS COMPUTER?). I CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID AND ITS GOOD. NOTHING WAS DAMAGED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE CHANGED EARLIER. WHEN I TURN IT ON AFTER HAVING IT OFF FOR A LITTLE WHILE, THERE ARE NO FAULT INDICATIONS. WHEN I START …
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2007 chevrolet Colorado?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 20 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $450 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the brakes 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 $450 for brakes 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 brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes 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)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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