[MPelto313]

Over the past 12 months, I have observed repeated electrical issues with my colorado. Intermittently, while driving, the dash will display various alerts ( Service 4wd, Service Stabilitrak, Service trailer brake system, steering assist reduced drive with care.) On top of those alerts, the speedometer and tachometer stop giving readings, the AC stops working, the light on the gear shift goes out, and the transmission begins to shift very roughly. Once I get the vehicle to a stop and attempt to turn the truck off, the keys won't release. After 5 mins or so the keys will eventually release and if I let the truck sit for 20-30 minutes the symptoms go away and the truck begins working again... until symptoms appear at a later date.

Despite the fact that this two-year old Colorado has been taken in to service this issue on 6 different occasions, up to this day, the issue has never been truly resolved. I believe the root cause for the issue has never been found. The few times it has been in almost every electrical module has been replaced. Additionally, one dealership found corrosion on a wire harness connector that they cleaned up and believed it to be root cause... apparently not.

Has anyone experienced this or had issues like this? I have photos attached plus a youtube video of another colorado, of the same year (Non- diesel), having the same issue.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Burgess159]

You might give this a look and see if it helps you. My money is on something similar to this. Something is probably grounded out somewhere.

https://www.coloradodiesel.org/threads/wire-chaffing-issue.65385/#post-112167

 

[DJS54]

I had and loose wire on the fuse panel by the engine, main wire was loose and caused all sorts of problems sometimes not starting getting intermittent messages, key locked in the ignition.
Also I heard the battery could have a bad cell and the low-voltage could cause different era codes.
Hopefully this helps

 

[BnLdamaxs]

Are they still making the Deisel version ? I am not seeing them on the lot

 

[Burgess159]

Are they still making the Deisel version ? I am not seeing them on the lot

They are. Laura Buick GMC in Collinsville, IL. Has 6 on hand right now. I would think the 2020 trucks would be coming out soon so they may be depleting stock on most lots?

Link to Laura Buick:
https://www.laurabuickgmc.com/Vehic...nyon&bodyType=TRUCK&year=2019&fuelType=Diesel

 

[Jrtrouble5]

Did you ever get this figured out?

 

[TiWelder41]

Over the past 12 months, I have observed repeated electrical issues with my colorado. Intermittently, while driving, the dash will display various alerts ( Service 4wd, Service Stabilitrak, Service trailer brake system, steering assist reduced drive with care.) On top of those alerts, the speedometer and tachometer stop giving readings, the AC stops working, the light on the gear shift goes out, and the transmission begins to shift very roughly. Once I get the vehicle to a stop and attempt to turn the truck off, the keys won't release. After 5 mins or so the keys will eventually release and if I let the truck sit for 20-30 minutes the symptoms go away and the truck begins working again... until symptoms appear at a later date.

Despite the fact that this two-year old Colorado has been taken in to service this issue on 6 different occasions, up to this day, the issue has never been truly resolved. I believe the root cause for the issue has never been found. The few times it has been in almost every electrical module has been replaced. Additionally, one dealership found corrosion on a wire harness connector that they cleaned up and believed it to be root cause... apparently not.

Has anyone experienced this or had issues like this? I have photos attached plus a youtube video of another colorado, of the same year (Non- diesel), having the same issue.

Thanks in advance.

I had the same exact problem as you experienced...was second guessing my decision to buy this instead of a Toyota...anyway, after checking the Batt. (charged and ok) pertinent fuses etc, I decided to check for chafing/corrosion. I started wiggling wires and came to the positive lead into the fuse box and heard a click..after trying to start for hours, it cranked right up, to my relief. At least I have zeroed where the problem lies. I will take it in and have all those leads checked and cleaned just to be safe.
2016 Colorado Duramax, 38,500 miles.

 

[TiWelder41]

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I had the same exact problem as you experienced...was second guessing my decision to buy this instead of a Toyota...anyway, after checking the Batt. (charged and ok) pertinent fuses etc, I decided to check for chafing/corrosion. I started wiggling wires and came to the positive lead into the fuse box and heard a click..after trying to start for hours, it cranked right up, to my relief. At least I have zeroed where the problem lies. I will take it in and have all those leads checked and cleaned just to be safe.
2016 Colorado Duramax, 38,500 miles.

Fixe

 

[TiWelder41]

 

[TiWelder41]

Well, I found the cause of the DIC going crazy and "battery saver" message plus no crank issue...I found the main hot wire to the fuse box loose as hell! that's why when I wiggled it I suddenly had cranking power. I loosened the the three bolts and 7 clips to the fuse block to gain access. I removed the "loose" nut and inspected the aft side of the contact to find arcing marks and corrosion present. Cleaned that off, ADDED 2 washers and dielectric grease, tightened and buttoned evert thing up and it started right up. I have a consistent 13.7 to 14.1 volts to the battery when running...and no more "Battery saver engaged" message. problem SOLVED.

 

[Colorado Joe]

Over the past 12 months, I have observed repeated electrical issues with my colorado. Intermittently, while driving, the dash will display various alerts ( Service 4wd, Service Stabilitrak, Service trailer brake system, steering assist reduced drive with care.) On top of those alerts, the speedometer and tachometer stop giving readings, the AC stops working, the light on the gear shift goes out, and the transmission begins to shift very roughly. Once I get the vehicle to a stop and attempt to turn the truck off, the keys won't release. After 5 mins or so the keys will eventually release and if I let the truck sit for 20-30 minutes the symptoms go away and the truck begins working again... until symptoms appear at a later date.

Despite the fact that this two-year old Colorado has been taken in to service this issue on 6 different occasions, up to this day, the issue has never been truly resolved. I believe the root cause for the issue has never been found. The few times it has been in almost every electrical module has been replaced. Additionally, one dealership found corrosion on a wire harness connector that they cleaned up and believed it to be root cause... apparently not.

Has anyone experienced this or had issues like this? I have photos attached plus a youtube video of another colorado, of the same year (Non- diesel), having the same issue.

Thanks in advance.

I'm having the same exact problem. Were you able to resolve this issue. Error messages and key unable to release. Joe

 

[GRhodes]

I've been having the same problem with my 2017 Chevy Colorado Diesel (118,000 miles). It started in the spring of this year (2022) with the power steering intermittently turning off and then on (with the "off" time getting longer and longer over the next 6 months). Dealer first told me that it was a bad battery and sold me a new (very expensive) one. Then when it did it again they told me I needed a new rack and pinion - which I couldn't afford. Then last week the power steering turned back on (after being off for the better part of a month) and then four days later I started getting the Stabilitrak, Trailer Brake, and ABS warning lights and messages. Then two days later the power steering turned back off. This has clued me in that I'm actually experiencing an electrical issue. I'll be checking the wiring as soon as I'm able to.