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Chevrolet Colorado repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (3%)

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Chevrolet Colorado brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (67%)

< $100 (25%)

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2019 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

308-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

35000 mi

US $77
Could not remove key when placed in “PARK” 

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2018 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

turbocharged 181hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

44020 mi

C $300
Back pad worn out and destroyed rotors 

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2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

turbocharged 181hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

36000 mi

US $250
Squeaky noisy brakes, dealer wanted to grease pads to fix, I chose to purchase new rotors and pads to eliminate the problem from reoccurring 

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2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

turbocharged 181hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

96000 mi

US $150
Changed rear calipers (both) with remanufactured ones as the old ones were frozen and non functioning. In addition changed brake pads front and rear as well as upgraded hardware as I was getting a rattle and squeaking sound that existed years ago and I thought resolved. Flushed and added new brake fluid, bled brakes. 
105000 mi

US $567
Stabilitrack ,trailer brake, abs light came on around time DEF system needs attention. Light comes on and off periodically but unable to read code for repair as lights not on when went to shop 
105000 mi

US $391
Took back to previous shop told them last repair unsuccessful. Now they say it's bearing hub assembly in front drivers side and front passenger also showing erratic reading. Part changed and repair successful 

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2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

305-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

43000 mi

US $200
Replaced rear pads and rotors 

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2015 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

305-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

22000 mi

US $400
Front pads replaced and rotors turned. 

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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

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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2005 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

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

40000 mi

US $350
The ABS sensors on the front hubs malfunctioned. You can't buy just the sensors, so I had to replace the hub/bearing on each side. Rather than using a boot, the sensor is open to the elements and gets crud in there over time. I did the repair myself. 
67000 mi

US $300
Replaced brake pads, rotors, and sliding pins. Greased all parts. Still have some vibration during braking, like from warped rotors. 

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2005 Chevrolet Colorado 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

220-horsepower 3.5L I5 5-speed manual RWD

140 mi

US $95
master cylinder had begun to go bad 

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