Common questions

Why is my 2010 Chevy Colorado not starting?

Why is my 2010 Chevy Colorado not starting?

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start at random times. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure, but the vehicle was repaired with unknown parts. When the contact retrieved the vehicle, it was unable to start and was left at the dealer for six weeks.

What’s the mileage on a 2006 Chevy Colorado?

The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the ignition switch on four different occasions.

What kind of problem does a Chevrolet Colorado have?

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the ignition switch on four different occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.

Can a 2009 Chevy Colorado be parked for ten minutes?

Thank you for your consideration. The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle did not start after turning the key in the ignition. The contact stated that the vehicle must remain parked for ten minutes in order to become operable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.

What should I do if my Chevy Colorado wont start?

When this happens, it cranks but won’t turn over. The battery is fine. If I wait 20 min to several hours, it will finally start & seem perfectly normal. The one thing it won’t do, is repeat this for the mechanic at the dealership!

What does intermittent starting on Chevy Colorado mean?

It typically happens when you start normally, go for a 3 to 10 mile journey, shut it off, then try to restart after 10-15 minutes. If I go farther, then all is well. If I try to start it when the condition is happening, the thing just spins over without ever a sputter.

Is there a problem with my Chevy Colorado 4 cylinder?

My 2004 Colorado 4 cylinder has been plagued with similar issues. When the truck was in New Mexico for a number of years, it would only happen if I had not driven it for a while (months), and then drove a short trip.

How many times has my 2007 Colorado started?

I have had my 2007 Colorado for 9 yrs and I have had that starting problem maybe 4 times since I owned it, and today was number 4. Same story turns over but won’t fire, wait 15 to 20 mins and it will start like normal. Some owners talk about a anti-thief electrical component.

I have had my 2007 Colorado for 9 yrs and I have had that starting problem maybe 4 times since I owned it, and today was number 4. Same story turns over but won’t fire, wait 15 to 20 mins and it will start like normal. Some owners talk about a anti-thief electrical component.

Why does my GMC Canyon not start up?

I have a simular problem. Tried to start my 06 Canyon, the dash lights came on when the key is truned to on, but when you trun the key to start the dash lights go out and the starter will not even try to rotate. Waited about an hour and tried it again still nothing. Three hours later it would start.

Why does my Chevy Colorado truck not start?

My 04 Chevy Colorado truck intermittently won’t start. It’s done this several times a year since I bought it new. It tends to happen in clusters; a couple of times in a row over a week, then no problems for a year. I’ve noticed now that it has always happened in cool weather, but I don’t know if that’s important.

How long does it take a Chevy Colorado to start?

If you let it sit for 15 minutes, it starts normally – no blue smoke, no gas smell, no roughness, and no delay – Just like when the condition is not happening – Turn the key, one revolution, and it starts. It typically happens when you start normally, go for a 3 to 10 mile journey, shut it off, then try to restart after 10-15 minutes.

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Ruth Doyle