THE RIGHT HEADLIGHT ON THE VEHICLE CONTINUALLY HAS CONDENSATION IN IT. IT HAS BEEN REPLACED BY DEALER TWICE IN 18 OR SO MONTHS. NOW IT HAS CONDENSATION IN IT AGAIN. IT IS A CHEVROLET COLORADO 2008. THE TRUCK HAS NOT BEEN WRECKED OR DAMAGED. I'M TAKING IT BACK TO THE DEALER AGAIN IN FEW WEEKS BEFORE THE WARRANTY RUNS OUT. THIS PROBLEM FIRST APPEARED WITH LESS THAN 8,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK. TH…
2008 Chevrolet Colorado lighting problems
moderate 4 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $250
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$250
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO FUNCTION. WHILE INSPECTING THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO FUNCTION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO DETERMINE TH…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V310000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT, ANOTHER DRIVER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL AND COULD NOT BE RE…
Common questions
How serious is the lighting problem on the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 4 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $250 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the lighting 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 $250 for lighting 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 lighting?
No active recalls currently cover lighting 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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