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2008 Chevrolet Colorado

Based on reports from 130 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
130
Crashes
7
Fires
16
Recalls
2
TSBs
952
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 130 complaints, 7 crashes, 16 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

wont not start

8 complaints • Severity 7.2/10

$X,XXX
2

running hot

5 complaints • Severity 5.2/10

$X,XXX
3

fried electrical system

3 complaints • Severity 9.3/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

31 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 53K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

38
0–30K
28
30–60K
16
60–90K
22
90–120K
8
120–150K
6
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (38 reports) • Median: 53K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (31 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical31 (24%)
Airbags13 (10%)
Brakes12 (9%)
Engine11 (8%)
Lights7 (5%)
Seat Belts6 (5%)
Drivetrain6 (5%)
Other5 (4%)

2008 Chevrolet Colorado: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado, with 31 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 53,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 53K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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08
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17
10
5
11
11
12
4
13
20
14
15
15
8
16
6
17
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18
12
19
5
20
2
22
1
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

09V310000Aug 2010

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

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, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, PUERTO RICO, SOUTH CAROLINA, TEXAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS AND UTAH. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A BRAKE LAMP SWITCH THAT MAY NOT WORK AS DESIGNED DUE TO CONTAMINATION IN THE SWITCH.

10V575000Dec 2010

CHILD SEAT

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 BENCH SEAT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR FOR THE FRONT CENTER SEAT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE AND THE OWNER MANUAL DOES NOT INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING HOW TO USE THE TOP TETHER.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Chevrolet Colorado is the 2016 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2008 Chevrolet Colorado vs. Class Average (Small Pickup Trucks 2WD)

This vehicle

130

Class avg

255

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small pickup trucks 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 130 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2008 Chevrolet Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado is related to the electrical, with 31 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
The 2008 Chevrolet Colorado has 130 complaints, 7 crash reports, and 16 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2008 Chevrolet Colorado problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
Yes, the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Colorado problems start?
Based on 118 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 53,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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