Problems with 2004 Chevrolet Colorado VISIBILITY

This incident occurred twice. it involves the heater blower motor resistor assembly. 8 years ago my daughter used put her back pack on the passenger floor where it repeatedly made impacted the connection to the blower motor relay assembly. this eventually caused the pin and socket on the orange wire to separate to the point where it arced and burnt. i found and repaired the socket when the heater would only work on high. on the 16th of dec 2013, a passenger size 12 shoes accidentally, and unwittingly kicked the same spot and caused the same fault. i repaired the socket again. my complaint is the resistor connection is in a spot to easily service, but it is in a vulnerable spot for accidental contact. i believe it needs a robust protective cover, either metal or plastic. for people that cannot repair their own vehicles, this situation could cost them a couple of hundred dollars. my other electrical fault is the right side window motor. it quit working couple of years ago, and i was able to take it apart and clean the brushes. it worked for a couple of years until it stopped a couple of weeks ago. i replaced the motor because i could not find brushes to replace. i am convinced that the brushes failed because they were made brittle from slamming the doors too hard by the passengers. the doors are light and it is common for them to slammed. the brushes or the motor need to be more robust. *tr

The switch which controls the fan speed for the heat and a/c quit working. the fan only works when the it is set on high. *tr

Intermittent non working power door locks wipers headlights and windows! there are hundreds of these incidents posted online. there looks to be thousands of dollars in repairs with no solution! *kb

Blower motor on a/c quit working on truck on speeds 1,2,3 still works on 4, checked on the internet and the problem is with the resistor module that controls the speed of the blower. spoke to gm dealer,and he advised that the problem was with the module overheating and causing the plug to melt and cause the resistor pack to become inoperable. no warranty on part according to gm dealer, wants $76 to fix problem, i am not paying for part due to obvious manufacturer defect that is a possible safety hazard that can and will cause risk of fire, injury or death. *tr

Owned this 2004 colorado ext.cab 4x4 since new. * again * blower motor controller on a/c quit working on speeds 1,2,3 still works on "high" 4. this is the 3rd failure since new, and i've had to pay for repairs twice already. according to reports on internet problem is with resistor module that controls the speed of the blower. spoke to two difference gm dealers,and he advised that the problem was with the module overheating and causing the plug to melt and cause the resistor pack to become inoperable. no warranty on part according to gm dealer. this is a manufacturer defect and safety hazard that could cause risk of fire, injury or death. this issue needs to be covered under a recall or some program to protect consumers from paying to repair the same defective part or system over and over again ! *tr

2004 chevy colorado zq8 hvac blower harness and resistor. part was replaced at approximately 15,000 miles under mfg warranty with identical parts. again out of warranty with no new revised parts at 45,000 and now again at 77,000 miles. harness and resistor failure had gotten so hot each time that it had melted the harness to the resistor. possible fire hazard, with severely burnt wires. looking it up on forums this is common on all gm model colorado and canyon trucks, gm knows of the problem, but refuses to offer a revised part or real solution. *tr

Colorado 2004-- the driver's window stops working and battery goes dead. the body control module is replaced. then the fuse block has scorch marks. possible fire. this is a common problem with a chev. colorado. repairs are being done by a local repair garage. chevrolet has moved out of our area. there is some problem with the fuse block just waiting for a major fire or property damage to happen. *tr

I have a 2004 chevy colorado. the problem i am having with my vehicle is the a/c switch will not work on setting 1 through 3. although 4 works all the time. i have had it fixed 3 times since i bought the truck by a chevy dealer yet the problem keeps happening, and once again it has stopped working. i have read many automobile forums and it seems many people are having the same problem yet chevy has yet to issue a recall. *tr

Power windows on 2004 colorado are loose and window is falling out of track. *tr

I noticed my floor was soaking wet after a long rain... i checked the windows and doors to make sure they were not left open...my truck leaks somewhere from within. my buddy said it is probably the firewall... now my truck smells like mildew and continues to leak, im afraid it might mold and cause me or my family to get sick. the windows always fog up as a result of the dampness, making it harder to see at night. *tr

Blower motor speed control for ac heater lost 3 of 4 speeds. only high speed works. new part #15238515 is $400.00 plus labor. will try to replace with a used part. vehicle has 39,500 miles. 2004 chevy colorado 5 cyl. auto. *tr

Unexplained failure of windows and door locks. driver's window will not go down. door locks are inoperable. will not lock with the remote or with interior button. cannot secure the vehicle once this happens. have taken it to be serviced 10 times ,and they cannot locate the problem. no parts replaced because it is working when taken to be serviced. *ak

On a 2004 colorado pu, the hvac blower control has failed twice since end of warranty requiring expensive out of pocket payments. one dealer even explained the problem was related to "overheating a resistor" or some such technical blather. in any case, when the failure occurs the hvac fan only blows high or not at all. a total of over $500 was paid on two failures. *tr

A/c heater resistor and plastic conector arc and catches fire. *tr

Blower fan works intermittently. ocassional smell of burnt wires. finally stopped working on settings 1,2 and 3, will only work on setting 4. this seems to be a common problem on the chevy colorados that gm will not acknowledge. *tr

Driving from dealer to my house after buying truck the brake lights, wipers, horn, cruise control all stopped working at same time. *jb

Odi 10150645, odi 10150645: 3rd recurring problem. customer invoice: drivers window inoperative, screws backed out of window motor causing it to bind r & r window motor and reinstalled bolts. noise gone after repairs. upon engage driver's side turn signal, failure to operate visible turn indication. daytime running light also inoperable, bulb not working. customer invoice: driver side daytime run light inoperative. lf turn signal bulb burnt out. replaced bulb upon engaging brake system, brakes exhibit high frequency squeaking, more on left than right. extreme tire wear is apparent on the insides of both front tires. customer invoice: brakes noisy at stops all the time. unable to verify customer concern at this time. vehicle has a lot of mud underneath. engaging 4wd high, vehicle became stuck in 4wd. continued to drive vehicle in condition until service department opened for the week. four wheel drive became operational intermittently. customer invoice: axle/differential, vehicle stuck in four wheel drive once. unable to verify customer concern at this time. no codes & working as designed. engaging a/c & heating operation the ac diminishes blower power and begins blowing smoke-like coolant from dash vents. dashboard condensates extensively. condensation must be wiped dry to deter interior damage. after running a/c at maximum power for 20 minutes or longer, operational problems discontinue until vehicle is started 'cold'. customer invoice: a/c cuts off and blows smoke out of vents all the time. while driving. unable to verify customer concern. checked pressures. all ok, working as designed. *nm

Rear glass started letting water leak inside of truck cab, molding on roof started to peel up

Air is seeping out of the passenger side glass because it may not have been properly sealed at the factory. also, the battery warning lights comes on upon starting the vehicle. the light dims then brightens as the vehicle is driven. this indicates a failure in the battery. although the battery is fine. this maybe due to an electrical short. dealership is not being helpful with resolving any of the problems.*ak

Recurring incidence of failure of driver side window and lock/unlock buttons on both drivers side and passenger side door pad inoperable at indeterminate periods of time. odi 10150643: recurring narrative complaint #1 dealer response; dealer customer copy invoice: left front window inop, window works everytime, never duplicated customer complaint. door locks will not operate with remote locks working everytime. we tried. never duplicated customer complaint. cd player/radio power will shut itself completely off. upon pushing power knob, and selecting cd aux button the cd player will not play, eject, or load 6-disc cd player. dealer customer copy invoice: sometimes cd player will not take or eject cd. cd player not taking or ejecting cd. found calibration for radio. recalibrate radio with tech 2. cd working ok now. upon engaging abs system on dangerous road conditions the driver must apply extreme pressure on brake pedal. abs system engages with extreme vibration and noise, brake pedal will be engaged to the floor and pedal will push back with resistant and then fails to respond. resulting in car taking longer to come to a complete stop and tires to lock up without shifting power to alternate tire. dealer customer copy invoice: when you stop real hard feels like pedal goes to floor and vehicle doesn't want to stop. test operation of brakes. operating as designed at this time. advise customer of abs operation no problem found with brakes. driving on ideal road conditions and/or off road conditions, back of bed rattles and loud rattling noise is observed inside and outside of vehicle. dealer customer copy invoice: bed of truck rattles. test drove found trailer hitch rattling. also front license bracket loose and making a lot of noise. remove bracket and install bigger push in tabs. adjust hood, it was a little loose and making noise. lube hood latch also. courtsey transportation-rental- total invoice... 0.0. *nm

Driver's side electrical button control pad inoperable at irregular and inconsistent instances. upon pushing driver's side window electrical button, driver side window will not roll down. however, the driver's back, passenger front side, and passenger back side electrical keypad window buttons remain operable. both the driver and front passenger lock/unlock electrical keypad buttons are inoperable. upon turning off engine, removing key, exiting vehicle, closing all doors, and pushing the keyless entry lock and/or unlock buttons result in response from keyless locking mechanism. when key is left in ignition and engine running, upon pressing either the lock/unlock electrical buttons on the driver's door or pressing the keyless entry lock/unlock buttons result in a double "dinging" sound from the dashboard display but no other indication is produced from dashboard. dealer response; customer copy invoice: operate window, check connector on switch. window operates normally, cannot duplicate customer complaint. abs light will come on and stay for an indeterminate amount of time. normal and correct operation of abs dashboard display light indeterminate. results in customer concern for safety of driver and all passengers relying on correct functioning of abs brake system. dealer customer copy invoice: scan computer code c0040. run flow chart, found right front hub and sensor had intermittent open circuit. replaced right front hub and speed sensor. upon starting vehicle to warm up engine in 40-50 degree fahrenheit environmental conditions, inside manual heat-directional knob will not turn unless extreme pressure is applied. dealer customer copy invoice: compare knob operation with another colorado tension knob is the same. cannot duplicate customer complaint at this time. total labor... 0.0 total parts... 0.0 total sublet... 0.0 total g.o.g... 0.0 total misc chg... 0.0 total misc disc... 0.0 total tax... 0.0. *nm

Consumer complained about a defroster problem. when the temperature reached 20 degrees or lower the defroster will not clear the windshield, making visibility very difficult. consumer contacted the manufacturer, who stated that this was the way vehicle was designed, and there was nothing else they could do. *ak

Driver's side defroster does not operate properly. this causes poor visibility when driving in inclement conditions. vehicle has been to the dealer, and dealer was unable to correct the problem.*ak

Noticed an 'off' odor from vehicle after it sat overnight throughout the fall. as vehicle is typically operated with windows down during the temparate months i thought nothing of it. once the weather changed and vehicle was being operated with the windows up i started to feel ill with respiratory distress / tighness in the chest and throat each time i operated the vehicle. when retreiving an item from the floor i noticed a very distinct strong odor of mildew. i felt the carpets and they were damp to the touch. feeling under the carpet i found the padding saturated from the firewall to the rear of the cab. dealer found that the seam between the cowl and cab was never sealed at the factory causing water to drain into the cab's floorpan. dealer had specialist come and locate/repair the leaks in the front and rear of the cab. dealer's invoice states that the interior was removed and carpets de-odorized. upon picking up the vehicle the distinct odor of mildew contamination remained. dealer stated that it is not manufacturer's policy to replace the damaged carpeting/interior materials except for the padding. shampooing of the remaining materials does not remove mildew contamination from the rest of the interior. have petitioned manufacturer and dealer to please address concerns due to the severe health consequences. response has still been that they can only shampoo it when i smell something. manufacturer is unwilling to readily/completely repair consequential damages caused by a covered and acknowledge manufacturing defect. for sensitive individuals the resulting mold/mildew contamination can have serious heath consequences. injuries: respiratory distress / tighness in the chest and throat (al

Driver's side window makes loud squealing and window skips when moving up and down (electric windows). drivers door panel buldges when window is at top of it's travel. have had at chevrolet dealer 4 times for repair, problem still there. with the window being on a bind (door buldging) there is a danger on the window breaking when rolling window up to top of travel. told by chevrolet they would not warranty this problem any longer and that i would have to live with it.*ak

The rearview mirror would not adjust enough to see oncoming traffic. this caused a blind spot and obstructed the driver's view. dealer notified. *ak *nm