2005 Chevrolet Colorado Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How service brakes, hydraulic ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 356 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado overview page.
What owners report
“EXCESSIVE WEAR REAR BRAKES, AND GLAZED FRONT ROTOR AND PADS.”NHTSA complaint 10170907 — filed 10/16/2006
“: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKES FELT SOFT, AND THERE WAS A METAL-ON-METAL SQUEALING WHILE BRAKING NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER…”NHTSA complaint 10169718 — filed 10/02/2006
“: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BRAKING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS IN THE RAIN, THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS TO BE PUMPED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP…”NHTSA complaint 10165731 — filed 08/17/2006
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado: 42 of 356 complaints on file (11.8%). 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 service brakes, hydraulic category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.