The 2009 Chevrolet Colorado has 67 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine. Owners most often flag , consider waiting for later production years, and investigate manufacturer buyback or lemon law processes if encountering serious defects. a thorough test drive with the entire family is considered essential to evaluate space.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 7 Colorado model years we track, complaint volume runs from 67 (2021) to 693 (2016). With 67 complaints, the 2009 Colorado sits belowthe model's median of 140.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
fuel system, gasoline
Campaign 09V154000GM IS RECALLING 27,188 MY 2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE HYBRID, ESCALADE ESV, AND ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, TAHOE HYBRID, AND COLORADO; AND GMC YUKON, YUKON HYBRID, YUKON XL, AND CANYON VEHIC…
child seat
Campaign 10V575000GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2011, CHEVROLET COLORADO, GMC CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006, ISUZU I-280/I-350, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008, I-290/I-370, REGULAR CAB VEHICLES AND EXTENDED CAB VEHICLES WITHOUT A REAR SEAT …
exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Campaign 09V310000GM IS RECALLING 185,903 MODEL YEAR 2004-2009 COLORADO, GMC MODEL YEAR 2009-2004 CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006 I-280, I-350, MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 I-290, AND I-370, PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED I…
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on the specific generation. The first generation (circa 2004-2012) is viewed as a basic, utilitarian work truck with significant reliability concerns, particularly regarding the four-cylinder…
Owner insights cover all generations of the Colorado. See the full Colorado owner picture and every model year.
Used Colorado listings typically run $25,749–$35,344 across 2010 to 2026 model years.
Compare every Colorado year side by side to see how 2009 ranks against the rest.