Worst Of The Worse.

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Worst of the worstThese have multiple years of much-worse-than-average reliability among 1999 to 2008 models. Listed alphabetically.

 

Audi A6 Allroad

Audi A8

BMW X5 (V8)

Buick Rendezvous (AWD)

Cadillac SRX

Chevrolet Blazer

Chevrolet Colorado (4WD)

Chevrolet S-10 (4WD)

Chevrolet Uplander

Chevrolet Venture

Chrysler Pacifica

Chrysler Sebring convertible

Chrysler Town & Country (AWD)

Dodge Grand Caravan (AWD)

GMC Canyon (4WD)

GMC Jimmy

GMC S-15 Sonoma (4WD) Jeep Grand Cherokee

Kia Sedona

Land Rover Discovery, LR3

Mazda RX-8

Oldsmobile Bravada

Oldsmobile Silhouette

Pontiac Aztek

Pontiac G6 (V6)

Pontiac Montana, Montana SV6

Porsche Cayenne

Saturn Relay

Volkswagen Cabrio

Volkswagen Jetta (V6)

Volkswagen New Beetle (turbo)

Volkswagen Passat (V6, FWD)

Volkswagen Touareg

Volvo XC90 (6-cyl.)

 

 

 

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Our reliability study for this generation Chevrolet Colorado includes details on average repair costs, manufacturer recalls, and everything you need to know to gauge the long-term reliability of this generation Chevrolet Colorado .

Trouble Spots

Consumer Guide's® Auto Editors have scoured repair bulletins and questioned mechanics to search for commonly occurring problems for a particular vehicle. In some cases we also give possible manufacturer-suggested solutions. In many instances these trouble spots are Technical Service Bulletins posted by the manufacturer, however, we have our own expert looking at additional vehicle problems.

 

 

Check-engine light: The check engine light may come on accompanied by an engine misfire due to weak exhaust valve springs which must be replaced. (2004-05)

 

 

Electrical problem: If the OnStar system quits or won't come on (no power), but comes back to life if the fuse is removed for five minutes, the vehicle communications interface module must be replaced or else the problem will recur. (2005-06)

 

 

Fuel gauge: The engine may not start or may stall because the tank is empty yet the gauge shows fuel remaining, or the fuel gauge will not show full after refilling due to sulfur corrosion of the fuel level sender and if after treating with Fuel System Cleaner PLUS the problem remains, the sender may need to be replaced. (2004-06)

 

 

Fuel gauge: The fuel gauge may not move on trucks with the 4-cylineder or 5-cylinder engine, and all California models, requiring recalibration of the PCM. (2004)

 

 

Hood/trunk: Pickup box must be reinforced with available kit before installing a tool box, cap, etc. to prevent collapse. (2004-06)

 

 

Keyless entry: The keyless remote transmitter may not work, but function may be restored if reprogrammed only to quit working again due to water leaking into the body control module from a leak in the cowl. (2005)

 

Consumer Guide® Estimated Repair Costs

 

This table lists costs of likely repairs for comparison with other vehicles. The dollar amount includes the cost of the part(s) and labor (based on $50 per hour) for the typical repair without extras or add-ons. Like the pricing information, replacement costs can vary widely depending on region. Expect charges at a new-car dealership to be slightly higher.

 

Item Name Repair Cost

 

A/C Compressor $730

Alternator $410

Automatic Transmission or Transaxle $2,450

Brakes $420

Clutch, Pressure Plate, Bearing $750

Constant Velocity Joints $320

Exhaust System $640

Radiator $490

Shocks and/or Struts $390

Timing Chain or Belt $1,750

 

 

 

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