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2006 Chevrolet Colorado Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 45 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado, 19% of all 236 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest brake complaint count among 21 Colorado model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 47,371 miles.

Brakes complaints
45
19% of 236
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
47,371 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Chevrolet Colorado brake complaints were filed

First complaint May 3, 2006, latest Oct 26, 2020.

2006 Chevrolet Colorado brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2006Nov 2007Nov 2009Sep 2010May 2011Dec 2012Apr 2014Jan 2019
45 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2006 to Oct 2020; peak Sep 2010 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Colorado model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200597 (27%)
  2. 200645 (19%)
  3. 200726 (19%)
  4. 200816 (20%)
  5. 20093 (4%)
  6. 20105 (18%)
  7. 20115 (12%)
  8. 201211 (26%)
  9. 20131 (100%)
  10. 20140 (0%)
  11. 201575 (15%)
  12. 201678 (11%)
  13. 201715 (7%)
  14. 20185 (3%)
  15. 20199 (6%)
  16. 202011 (13%)
  17. 202119 (25%)
  18. 20229 (16%)
  19. 202326 (19%)
  20. 202429 (24%)
  21. 202510 (37%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado have brake problems?
NHTSA has 45 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado, 19% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 47,371 miles.
Which Chevrolet Colorado year has the most brake complaints?
The 2005 Chevrolet Colorado has the most brake complaints (97), compared with 45 for the 2006.
Is there a brake recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.