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2006 Chevrolet Colorado Engine Problems

NHTSA has 55 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado, 23% of all 236 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 21 Colorado model years. These complaints report 2 fires. Median mileage at failure: 58,276 miles.

Engine complaints
55
23% of 236
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
58,276 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Chevrolet Colorado engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 12, 2006, latest Jul 8, 2025.

2006 Chevrolet Colorado engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2006Jan 2008Jun 2009Aug 2011Apr 2012Mar 2014Mar 2015Jul 2018
55 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2006 to Jul 2025; peak Mar 2006 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Colorado model year

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

  1. 200543 (12%)
  2. 200655 (23%)
  3. 200732 (23%)
  4. 200818 (22%)
  5. 200910 (15%)
  6. 201010 (36%)
  7. 20114 (10%)
  8. 201211 (26%)
  9. 20130 (0%)
  10. 20140 (0%)
  11. 201543 (9%)
  12. 201665 (9%)
  13. 201731 (14%)
  14. 201827 (15%)
  15. 201924 (16%)
  16. 202019 (23%)
  17. 202120 (27%)
  18. 20227 (13%)
  19. 202323 (17%)
  20. 202423 (19%)
  21. 20254 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado have engine problems?
NHTSA has 55 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado, 23% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 58,276 miles.
Which Chevrolet Colorado year has the most engine complaints?
The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado has the most engine complaints (65), compared with 55 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is classified under engine. 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.