2006 Chevrolet Colorado - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2006 Chevrolet Colorado belongs to a Chevrolet Colorado lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 8 model years, from 2004 to 2026. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion Colorado entirely. It is configured as rear-wheel drive with an automatic 4-spd. The 2006 sits mid-run, with both earlier (2004) and later (2026) Colorado model years also documented.
The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, DOT 3 brake fluid, Dex-Cool battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 120 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around electrical system (37), engine and engine cooling (20), service brakes, hydraulic (16). A representative report reads: "The high mounted stop lights and the cruise control do not work. A recall for this was issued (NHTSA 06V13900 and NHTSA 09V310000) but when I enter my VIN it..." There are 4 safety recalls on record; one covers: GM 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....
Estimated annual charging cost runs near $2,450.
Quick Specs
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Est. annual charging | $2,450 |
| Tire size | 265/70R17 |
| Coolant | Dex-Cool |
| Open recalls on record | 4 |
| Technical service bulletins | 56 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.