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Why does my 2007 Chevy Colorado not start?

Why does my 2007 Chevy Colorado not start?

It appears this is the same problem other 2007 Colorado owners have identified. Vehicle cranks, but does not fire as there appears to be no fuel flow. Again after waiting 10-15 minutes it will start.

When does a Chevy Colorado become a problem?

It becomes a problem around 90,278 miles and can cost from $65 to $112 to repair. 221 people reported the engine misfiring because of a worn valve seat. This had the additional inconvenience of turning the check engine light on. Most common in model years 2004-2009, most people noticed the issue around 107,358 miles.

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.

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.

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.

Are there any problems with the Chevy Colorado?

While lots of people love their Chevy Colorado trucks, some owners have run into problems. Here’s a look at the most common ones. RepairPal.com, a site that collects owners’ complaints and connects them to repair shops, has collected a number of reports of 13 different problems.

When did the Chevy Colorado first come out?

The Chevy Colorado was first introduced in 2003 and that first generation, as well as its twin, the GMC Canyon, stayed on the market from 2004 to 2012. From 2012 until the current 2020 model, the Chevy Colorado has been in its second iteration.

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.

What to do when your Colorado starter goes bad?

When a starter goes bad, they will usually not give you much warning first. Also, if you are stuck somewhere and are trying to start your Colorado, the old beat the starter with a hammer trick is not a wives tale. It really can get that one last start out of it. There are a lot of issues that can cause your Colorado to crank, but not start.

What was the mileage on a 2004 Chevy Colorado?

The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. Consumer writes in regards to a defective ignition switch. The consumer stated, he paid to have his ignition switch replaced, and is seeking reimbursement. He stated there were times, when the vehicle would not start, and it would take anywhere from 20-30 minutes.

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.

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.

Why does my Chevy Colorado keep starting up?

If it fires up, you have a fuel supply fault. 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.

Why does my Chevy Colorado have an oil light at idle?

The engine runs very smoothly with no unusual sounds, and while the oil level seems to be down slightly at each oil change (typically about each 4500 miles), but there is no obvious leakage and no obvious oil burning (no smoke, plugs are dry). I normally assume that an oil pump either works, or not; nothing in between.

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.

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.

Are there any problems with my Chevy Colorado?

I’ve had my ’16 Colorado (Z71 V6 CC) for 8 months and have about 9k miles on it. It’s been largely trouble free until recently. I started having problems with the truck a couple weeks ago. It began while I was listening to a podcast via CarPlay (using an iPhone 5C plugged in).

It appears this is the same problem other 2007 Colorado owners have identified. Vehicle cranks, but does not fire as there appears to be no fuel flow. Again after waiting 10-15 minutes it will start.

How long has my Chevy Colorado been on the road?

Enter your ride HERE to be a part of this months Ride of the Month Challenge! I’ve had my ’16 Colorado (Z71 V6 CC) for 8 months and have about 9k miles on it. It’s been largely trouble free until recently.

Why is my MyLink not working on my Chevy Colorado?

I started having problems with the truck a couple weeks ago. It began while I was listening to a podcast via CarPlay (using an iPhone 5C plugged in). The podcast stopped playing. I pressed the ‘home’ button which brought the display to the home screen where it remained frozen and not responsive any button pushes.

What causes Chevy Colorado engine to turn over?

The next time it happened (the 3rd report to GM) I decided to try to swap the relay (earlier the 2nd Chevy dealer said it could be the Crank Position Sensor so I swapped it out- no help). Inside the relay housing I easily found the Fuel relay and next to it was the horn relay (exact duplicate).

Why does my Chevy Colorado engine not start?

Chevy Colorado: Engine Cranks → Won’t Start There are a lot of issues that can cause your Colorado to crank, but not start. The engine needs air, fuel, and a spark in order to run. It is highly likely that if the engine is cranking, but not starting that it has thrown an OBDII code.

When a starter goes bad, they will usually not give you much warning first. Also, if you are stuck somewhere and are trying to start your Colorado, the old beat the starter with a hammer trick is not a wives tale. It really can get that one last start out of it. There are a lot of issues that can cause your Colorado to crank, but not start.

What’s the problem with my 2007 Chevy Colorado?

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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.

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.

Why does my Chevy Colorado start after 15 minutes?

The common threads are: 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.

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.

The common threads are: 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.

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 it mean when your Chevy won’t start?

My Chevy won’t start sometimes. Only happen now and then. Everything comes on when you turn the key but when you click the key over to start the engine nothing happens. There doesn’t seem to be any certain time or day or reason for the problem.

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