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2005 Chevrolet Colorado Exterior Lighting Problems

NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · data through 07/14/2026

22Exterior Lighting complaints
6.2%Of all 356 complaints
#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How exterior lighting ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM68 · 19.1%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC42 · 11.8%
AIR BAGS27 · 7.6%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH24 · 6.7%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING22 · 6.2%

Share of the 356 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado overview page.

Exterior Lighting complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado have exterior lighting problems?

Exterior Lighting is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado: 22 of 356 complaints on file (6.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado have in total?

356 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 27 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, 19 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's exterior lighting category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.