2008 Chevrolet Colorado brakes problems
16 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2008 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
- 16 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 44,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 44,000 miles, and 73% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet colorado. The front brake pads are emitting a fine fiber like material, which is getting on the front wheels, the fender, and the rocker panel. The fiber is blowing in the air and entering into the ventilation system, which then causes the black fiber to enter the passenger cabin. The fiber material is present the most during city driving. The contact must clean the wheels once a week.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet colorado. While driving 35 MPH, the brake pedal required excessive force in order to stop the vehicle. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the rear brake drums failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado
- Electrical system 32 complaints