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Chevy Colorado Broken Parking Brake Spring on driver's side

detalr1 — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:52:57 GMT

Went to NTB to have them look at why my parking brake all of the sudden was easy to apply. The parking brake cable was broken on the driver's side. This was caused by the return spring inside the drum being broken in half. Went to the Chevrolet dealer to get a new spring and they said it is not on the parts list. Contacted Engineers at corporate and they replied with there is no such spring on a 04 Chevy Colorado. I am sorry to inform them, but we took the spring off the truck. And if there is no such return spring, how do they expect the brake to release when you pull the handle. The spring is listed on the Mitchell's manual. How come Chevy doesn't show it? Anyone else having problems with this?

Removal of rear drums on a Chevy Colorado 2005 z71 4x4

tims05 — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:12:57 GMT

im trying to change the shoes on the rear drum brakes on my 2005 chevy colorado but im having a hard time removing the drums how do i do so

Can I pump the brake pedal to adjust the rear drum brakes after I replaced the brake shoes on my 2005 Chevy Colorado ?

tims05 — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:32:34 GMT

i just replaced the brake shoes on the rear drum brakes on my 2005 chevy colorado. can i adjust the brakes by pumping the brake pedal or should i do it manually?

What tools do I need to remove torsion bar keys from a Chevy Colorado?

tims05 — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:55:06 GMT

i am going to install a leveling kit on my truck i was wondering if there is any special tools i will need

05 Chevy Colorado indicator lights for traction, ABS fault, brakes. Pads are new, brakes don't work right. What is the problem? Please help.

scotie87 — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:24:47 GMT

New pads put on, then later a traction fault, abs fault, brakes warning light came on. Now brakes dont work right. brakes grab when driving, and dont work right when trying to stop.

Has anyone wondered why the block heater cord on a 2007 Chevy Colorado is triggered by temperature?

acking — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:10:35 GMT

I am interested in installing a Espar heater which is a gasoline fired recirculating block heater to preheat the coolant on my truck to ensure no cold starting... I wonder if anyone knows why my block heater cord has a temperature sensor on it to only heat my engine when it is colder than -18C or 0F. Would the install of this heater screw up my engine??

I have a 2008 Chevrolet Colorado with composite rear end and am having problems with it. Is anyone else ?

pappyb — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:48:48 GMT

I have a 2008 Chevrolet Colorado with less than 7000 miles and it has had two rear ends and is making the same noise as before. Has any one else had problems with the composite rear end in these vehicles?

I have a 2005 Chevy Colorado and it idles real rough.

vanhooser — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:09:49 GMT

When you are idling it has a real rough idle. When you come to a stop it dies some times. It is a 2005 Colorado, the 4 cylinder. You don't really notice it when you are at full speed on the road but when you slow down or push in the clutch and start slowing down it shakes real bad. Anyone have any ideas?

2005 Chevy Colorado - The horn seems muffled when locking/unlocking car - normal otherwise - is this adjustable?

gtnuke — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 15:33:09 GMT

Volume is reduced and sounds muffled on the alert when locking or unlocking the vehicle, but normal otherwise, as if it has been adjusted, but I can't find any reference to it being adjustable. Any ideas?

Is it better to crank up the tortion bars to raise the front of my Chevy Colorado truck or should I use the tortion bar keys?

tims05 — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:31:32 GMT

i want to raise the front of my chevy colorado 2 to 3 inches would it be better to use the tortion bar keys or is it the same to crank up the tortion bars what is the best way to do this

Re 04 Chevy Colorado shudders and dies

jschmidt2 — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:47:35 GMT

my 04 chev colorado shudders and dies after driving under 10 miles. It has 38000 on it. no previous trouble. dealer "was not able to duplicate but did pcm update and replaced cam actuator solinoid." It did nothing to help. I''m wondering about the fuel filter, but that wouldn''t require a warmup to kill the engine, and it would miss once in a while (?). Ideas?

Yes, it does start, but only runs for a short period, each successive period shorter than the previous one. When we towed it home after it stopped, post-dealer visit, the warning about abs braking came on, but only in tow. The engine light comes on but does not stay on. The warmer the engine (or longer it ran, anyway) the quicker the die off.

Is it cheaper to let a car run 5 minutes or turn it off then restart? Chevrolet Colorado.

norma1508 — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:19:07 GMT

2007 chevy colorado truck

Chevy Colorado 5 cylinder won't start sometimes and the battery and alternater are both good, suspect fuel pump?

casey415 — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:57:25 GMT

chevy colorado 5 cylinder wont start sometimes but if i wait 5-15 minutes it will eventually start. i dropped it off at my mechanics he said it was the fuel pump relay and that he changed it. It still continues not to start about 2 a week. no problems once it is running has never stalled, no idea whats going on with it PLEASE HELP!!

2004 Chevy Colorado. Flooded the inside of it at the river. Now it won't open the injectors. Is it an igniton problem?

tusing — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:45:42 GMT

i have no parking lights brake lights or turn signals. i get gas up to my fuel rail but the injectors wont open. is it something to do with my ignition switch.. could it be shorted out? please help

I own a 2005 Chevy Colorado. The battery died. I replaced it and the new battery has died a week later. Please advise.

kevpoll — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:05:18 GMT

The check engine light came on then went off. Sat Oct 4th I woke up and had to get a jump. Went to work and when I left work battery was dead got a jump went and got a new battery. One week later started ignition and noticed time had reset. This morning drove to work. Started t o leave to go to an appontment and battery dead again.

I have a 2007 Chevy Colorado LS 2WD 3.7. Trying to find a replacment battery is killing me. Interstate quoted $163.

slumpcone2001 — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:34:17 GMT

2007 chevy colorado LS 2wd I need a replacement battery Interstate quoted 163 and sears says dealer only. Seems like a very non customer freindly move by GM. Can anyone tell me which battery might work 86 series.

thanks

GM says a 2006 Chevy Colorado with 13K miles should normally use 1 quart of oil every 1K miles. Need info to prove them wrong.

veschreiber — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:42:31 GMT

I have a 2006 Chevy Colorado which uses, does not leak, 1 quart of oil every 1K miles. The problem started at 6K miles and the truck now has 13K miles. I have had it to the dealer 5 times for diagnosis/repair in the last 4 months. They are now telling me the GM tech said it is normal for a motor to use that amount of oil. I am filing suit under lemon law but I need information to refute their claim that this is normal.

05 Chevy Colorado automatic 4WD. This is my baby, but at 40 mph and up it starts a rumbling noise. Stops if speed reduced or gas let up.

odjmo — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:23:07 GMT

05 Colorado 4wd auto. At 40 mph or more a very strong rumbling starts to be noticed. It will continue until i let up on gas or go under 40 mph. Being a Bridgestone employee, i checked my tires and wheels and all are o.K. I baby this truck with frequent oil changes, rear end changes and transmission fluid changes....Any ideas before i let my dealer hunt and peck?

Have just bought 2005 Chevy Colorado. It's very noisy when started up.

fshovelhead — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:40:03 GMT

It quiets down after awhile. any ideas?

Thermostat on Chevy Colorado.

fshovelhead — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:25:36 GMT

Temperature needle only goes up to 1/4, is it normal on Colorados or it may need a new thermostat?

2005 Chevy Colorado dtc p0102. How to repair?

shawn808 — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 16:28:47 GMT

how to repair

Chevy Colorado 2005 cd trouble.

grumpybear1 — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:11:24 GMT

My cd player will not eject the cd nor will it play it.

Will a 265/75 R16 with a 16x8 rim fit an 08 Chevy Colorado that came with 15 inch tires and rims?

toddu — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:11:50 GMT

I'm wanting to change my 15 inch stock tires and rims over to 16 inch tires and rims, and wanting to know if doing this is just as simple as changing them and not needing to modify anything else, such as lift etc.?

Where can I find new or used front seat for '04-'07 GMC Colorado pickup truck, need recliner.

lloyd12 — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:21:21 GMT

Need new or used front bucket seats for 04-07 Colorado pu truck, need one that will recline back. The ones that are in the truck now do not recline. Have a bad back.

2009 Chevy Colorado exhaust and engine problems.

rcd2 — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 20:28:14 GMT

Hey folks

I just bought a 2009 Colorado LT1 with the 2.9 engine as part of the Cash for Clunkers, It has a total of 1200 miles on it. I had to take it in to the dealer already because it was back firing and they said there was a service bulletin about the exhaust seal between the catalytic converter and the muffler. They fixed that but I'm still hearing a noise like a low farting (for lack of a better description) noise when I accelerate.

Also I have a lot of carbon buildup in the tailpipe when its seems like there should be next to none at this point.

Finally it's shifting poorly on the highway, it seams to gear back and forth between 2nd and third harshly when pulling into traffic. I cant help but this this is related somehow to the engine, possibly a torque issue. This is my first ever new car, I have service my own cars in the past and if I were to guess Id say it has a bad exhaust valve but I know these new engine are complicated.

Generally it's running ok. It seems to idle a little rough. I'm going to take it back to the dealer later in the week. If there is anyone out there who has any information regarding these issues please let me know.

I'm hoping I didn't just trade in my Clunker Safari which ran till the wheels were falling off for another brand new clunker.

How do you remove the radio from a 2008 Chevy Colorado?

teewhite — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 21:52:03 GMT

I have a 2008 Chevy Colorado and a portable Sirius radio. I purchased a FM radio antenna that has to plug into rear of radio. How do I remove the radio?

I lease a Chevrolet Colorado and would like to know if anyone can explain excess wear and tear of the truck bed? Thanks.

scpo — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:44:31 GMT

I need to turn in my GMAC lease and I am worried about the scratches in my truck bed. Has anyone turned in a pick up truck? Please let me know what the issues might be. thanks.

Does anyone know what a warning light on the dash means, that has a lock and a car icon? Chevy Colorado

rhart4 — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 09:06:26 GMT

2005 Chevy Colorado 4 cyd. manual

The lease is up on my Chevy Colorado, under 96k kms allowed. Looking at buying it out. GMAC asking $12k. Negotiable?

missmama — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:37:37 GMT

is this truck worth the 12k..? and how much can i hope to have taken off the end lease...? (buy-out) Thx

Chevy Colorado electrical problems? What else?

maha1 — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:22:50 GMT

What more could go wrong with 04 Chevy Colo. electrical. Had A/C gizmos replaced thrice for $1,000; rear window motor for $400; headlight lamps, battery...Also jerry-rigged the seal to close huge gap at hood to prevent more leakage onto lamps. This is a money pit.

2007 GMC Canyon torque converter unlocks above 80km/hr on flat level road, constant speed.

cgterreb — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:43:25 GMT

I have a 2007 crew cab canyon with the 3.7 liter engine and automatic transmission with 60,000 km on it. On flat level road , constant speed and 80 to 100km/hr, the torque converter will unlock for around 1 or 3 minites, then relock. This happens whether I have been driving for 15 minites or 3 hrs. It seems to be getting more prevalent.
Hope ya can help

How to get the truck to "realize" the doors are shut in an 07 Chevy Colorado?

miller17 — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 01:46:18 GMT

my 07 chevy colorado has decided to "think" the doors are open when they're shut. due to this, the security features are overrode and the dome light stays on.

2004 Chevy Colorado with electrical problems. Driver window and door lock as well as heater switch. Cost to repair?

coyerly — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 14:31:57 GMT

How much will it cost to get repairs for door lock and window electrical repairs also the heater switch the only works on level 4. The speaker on the drive side door does not work properly as will. Help.

2005 Chevy Colorado wipers only work on high.

gbohe — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:02:35 GMT

2005 Chevy Colorado wipers only work on high

Does GM offer a warranty on the head problem in Canada? If so, who do I contact?

tvukelic — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 06:34:24 GMT

Hi, we are wanting to buy one of these 06 Chevy Colorado or GMC Canyon crewcabs but are kind of wary due to the forum content that I have discovered just recently. We now may consider an 07 but not sure its in the budget,I was wondering if GM is covering Canadian trucks with the infamous head issues. I mentioned it to a few local dealers and I get feedback of "no knowledge that there is a problem". Anybody got anything to tell me about this?

I have a Chevrolet Colorado. I'm getting a locking picture on dashboard and I can not start my vehicle. What can I do?

gse1 — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 12:00:01 GMT

I can unlock the doors, but the truck will not start
VIN No. 1GCDT1363481502401
Please see what you can do for me
thanks

2006 Chevy Colorado won't start. Battery good, no theft system.

jefter — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 21:47:46 GMT

Checked relays and fuses, just won't start sometimes.

Hi, I drive a Chevy Colorado crew cab 2007 automatic. I need the gap for the spark plugs. Thanks a lot.

emiliob — Wed, 06 May 2009 11:39:41 GMT

Do you know the gap for the pick up Colorado spark plugs?

I drive a crew cab 2007 four cylinders.

Thanks.

Looking for 2009 pickup. Dodge Dakota, Chevy Colorado or Toyota Tacoma. What's the best bang for the buck?

igiveup3 — Mon, 25 May 2009 08:54:33 GMT

I have looked at the reviews on 2009 Colorado,Dakota and Tacoma p/u's. All seem to have their own quirks. Tacoma cruddy braking and tranny shifting issues, Colorado rough ride,cheesy interior, Dakota fleet like interior, rough truck like ride (I know it is a truck), pricey for what you get. Any other really annoying features about these trucks that would deter you from buying them again?

Have an '04 Chevy Colorado. Remote is not unlocking doors. Any help?

mjr375 — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 11:37:13 GMT

Remote tests as transmitting ok, has new battery but will not unlock my truck.

The dealer has had my Chevy Colorado truck two 2 days and 200 dollars and still and can't figure why it wont start. Need it back now.

rob149 — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:19:40 GMT

Hey,I bought this truck new in 04 and for the most part it's been a good truck. Right from the gate the AC on occasions would loose it's chill for a bit then one day the dam thing would only blow on 2&3. I took it in and they replaced the blower motor the connector & resister all covered by warranty. Now then 10 months pass and the thing only works on 4 so same problem, I take it in and they replace resister+ connector, still covered by the extended warranty.I pick her up and put her down for the night and in the AM she starts and I drive about 28 miles to the job, I stopped at the gate, turned the truck off to get the key 0ff my key ring and when I went to leave the truck wouldn't start.all the lights come on but the last bit of turn that engages the starter ,nothing, I had it towed back to dealer and they say there not sure whats going on only that the work the did the day before has nothing to do with the ignition so they didn't cause the problem that they cant figure out. Sometimes it sucks living in a small town. Any feed back would help tons..thanks