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2005 Chevrolet Colorado repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (3%)

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2005 Chevrolet Colorado electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (78%)

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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.

2005 Chevrolet Colorado

Engine not specified

154300 mi

US $20
Replaced fog light. Short of buying a new OEM lamp fixture, fixture corrosion required out-of-the-box thinking to effect a permanent repair. 

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2005 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

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

500 mi CD player was inop. Replaced under warranty. 
1000 mi CD player was again inop. Another replacement under warranty. 
131600 mi

US $200
Rear Power Door Lock Actuators Replaced. Actuators failed to unlock doors consistently (1 out of 10 times) Receiving power but weak action. 
135300 mi Wiring sheered inside insulation on extended cab door causing air bag light to illuminate and radio to stay on after ignition off and door open. There is a recall on this issue for extended cab models. 

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2005 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

220-horsepower 3.5L I5 4-speed automatic RWD

79700 mi

US $5
blower motor would only run on high I removed wire harness and used super glue to set wires in plastic holder then wrapped wire with a strip of black tape now blower motor works on all3 settings. 
73700 mi I had a wire burn out going to door switch dealer gave me the wire and brass end to replace bad wire it worked 1/2 a day then quit I now think it may be motor and regulator !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
20000 mi Right front speaker went out. Warranty repairs done in one day. No complaints. 

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2005 Chevrolet Colorado 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

190000 mi

US $165
Battery died, low voltage, terminals corroded and also replaced 

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2005 Chevrolet Colorado Electrical Problems

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