2004 Chevrolet Colorado body & structure problems
62 complaints about body & structure have been filed for the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado, which is 12% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 62 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 115,000 miles 45 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 6 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 45 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 115,000 miles, and 20% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Less than a week after I purchased the 2004 GM colorado pickup truck the tailgate open on the expressway and the cabinet I was hauling fell off the truck into the road causing an accident. I was sure the door was shut securely but somehow it just opened up.
In 2016, I purchased a used 2004 chevy colorado. This year (2017) my daughter noticed excessive rust on the underside of the vehicle. Upon the next oil change, we were told that the frame was completely rotted and cracked in several places. We were then referred to a welding company, who said that it could be repaired for $4,000. We got a second opinion, who said that this repair was not worth it. We were then referred to a place that would completely replace the frame, but are waiting on a price.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado
- Electrical system 88 complaints
- Brakes 52 complaints
- Lighting 45 complaints
- Suspension 35 complaints
- Air bags 29 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 28 complaints
- Engine 27 complaints
- Tires 19 complaints