2007 Chevrolet Colorado Problems, Recalls & Reliability

199 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 26/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 60,000 miles.

199Complaints
26/100Trouble index
3Recalls
59,045Typical trouble mileage

Typical

Where 2007 sits among all Colorado years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Electrical 64 complaints (32%) · typically ~60,000 miles
“I started my truck and could not get it out of park then brake lights and cruise control do not work.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 Colorado
Brakes & stability 26 complaints (13%) · typically ~35,640 miles
“Brake switch recall from 2011 still causing problems on same side/same brake light (drivers rear left) even after switch replaced after multiple trips to dealer. Dealer/company (chevrolet) refuses to fix under originating recall issue.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 Colorado
Engine 24 complaints (12%) · typically ~59,367 miles
Airbags 12 complaints (6%) · typically ~90,000 miles
Fuel system 12 complaints (6%) · typically ~72,959 miles
Body & structure 10 complaints (5%)

Mileage when trouble shows up

Among the 155 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 59,045 miles. Half of those reports fall between 29,000 and 92,931 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.

Recalls (3)

CHILD SEAT 10V575000 2010

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2011, CHEVROLET COLORADO, GMC CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006, ISUZU I-280/I-350, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008, I-290/I-370, REGULAR CAB VEHICLES AND EXTENDED CAB VEHICLES WITHOUT A REAR SEAT AND EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT 60/40 SPLIT…

Fix: DEALERS WILL CUT A HOLE INTO THE BACK PANEL TRIM COVER TO ALLOW ACCESS TO THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR FOR THE FRONT CENTER SEAT POSITION AND WILL PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AS TO USE IN THE OWNER'S…

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 09V310000 2009

GM IS RECALLING 185,903 MODEL YEAR 2004-2009 COLORADO, GMC MODEL YEAR 2009-2004 CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006 I-280, I-350, MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 I-290, AND I-370, PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA,…

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS AS SPECIFIED IN THE RECALL BULLETIN FREE OF CHARGE. GM ANTICIPATES THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE BY JUNE 2010. A SPECIAL COVERAGE FOR…

WHEELS 06V307000 2006

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INCOMPLETE TIRE RIM DESIGNATION ON THE CERTIFICATION/TIRE LABEL LOCATED ON THE…

Fix: A LABEL THAT WILL CORRECT THE LABEL ORIGINALLY INSTALLED WILL BE MAILED TO CONSUMERS ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL. THE…

Technical service bulletins

861 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2007 Colorado TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2007peak 31 in 20142025

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?

The 2007 Chevrolet Colorado drew 199 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 26/100, scored against the model's worst year (2016).

What are the most common 2007 Chevrolet Colorado problems?

The top reported problems for the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado are electrical (64 complaints), brakes & stability (26), and engine (24).

At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Colorado problems show up?

Owners most often report 2007 Chevrolet Colorado problems around 59,045 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 29,000 and 92,931 miles.

Does the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado have recalls?

3 recall campaigns apply to the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.