The service and repair manual for the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado — 2.8L I4 and 3.5L I5 engines, 8 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.8L I4 — 169 cu in, DOHC 3.5L I5 — 211 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | LS Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · LT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · LT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · LS Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · LT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · WT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door +2 |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 323 complaints · 266 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2006 Colorado manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 266
- General Information 1,947
- Accessories & Equipment 2,889
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 180
- Body & Frame 1,537
- Brakes 488
- Restraints 353
- Drivelines & Axles 435
- Steering 182
- Electrical 1,215
- Suspension 174
- Engine Mechanical 552
- Transmission 455
- Engine Performance 1,895
- A normal reading should be approximately 215
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2006 Colorado
- Exterior Lighting — brake lights › switch · 09V310000This condition could cause the simultaneous loss of all brake lamps or cause all of the br.
- Child Seat · 10V575000Both nhtsa and gm discourage placement of a child in a front seat. nevertheless, there a.
- Equipment — other › labels · 05V552000A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation.
Owners have filed 323 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 266 technical service bulletins for the 2006 Colorado. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2006 Colorado manual
Is this manual specific to the 2006 Colorado?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2006 model year, covering the 2.8L I4 and 3.5L I5 across the LS Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, LT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, LT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, LS Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, LT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, WT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, Base Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, WT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 2006 Colorado problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2006 Colorado, covering exterior lighting, child seat, equipment. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Chevrolet dealers.
Does it include 2006 Colorado wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2006 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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