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2006 Chevrolet Colorado repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (44%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (0%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (0%)

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2006 Chevrolet Colorado repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (56%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

175-horsepower 2.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD

Chevrolet Colorado in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2016 - Apr 2018
Dec 2016

75000 mi

US $410
Power steering inlet/outlet hoses were leaking. When replacing the hoses, the bolt snapped on the rack. Therefore, the steering rack also had to be replaced. 
Aug 2017

80590 mi

US $110
Both front stabilizer links were replaced to try to correct a rattle over bumps from the front of the truck. Rattle was still present after replacing both from stabilizer links. 

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2006 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

220-horsepower 3.5L I5 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Chevrolet Colorado in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2015 - Dec 2017
Dec 2015

51000 mi

US $300
Thermostat replaced 
Oct 2017

61000 mi

US $399
Replacement of the of tie-rod end. 
Chevrolet Colorado in Kansas, United States
- Nov 2007
Jan 2006

5000 mi
Replaced headliner under warranty. Damaged in shipment. 
May 2007

25000 mi
Took in for rough idle in gear. Did a software upgrade on PCM for this problem. Made it worse. Now steering wheel vibrates even more than before. Supposedly no fix available at this time. 
Nov 2007

30000 mi
Took in for possible wheel bearing noise in front. Diagnosed as bad wearing tires. Need to rotate more often I guess. They also did a service bulletin upgrade(s) for the bad brake switch issue, and replaced rear brake shoe springs. 

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2006 Chevrolet Colorado 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

175-horsepower 2.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD

Chevrolet Colorado in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2016 - Jan 2022
Sep 2017

85000 mi

US $100
Replaced o2 sensor 
Nov 2017

86000 mi

US $80
replaced o2 sensor 

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2006 Chevrolet Colorado Repair Histories

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