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2016 Chevrolet Colorado

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Colorado years

Owner complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado are substantially higher than the model-year median of 84.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

295 reports with mileage · 411 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Steering. Review the 457 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 117 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 97 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

14 crash reports1 fire reports6 injury reports

Engine complaints

48 reports
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40,000 miles · Oct 22, 2020
Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING AT UNDISCLOSED SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER, RESTARTED, AND OPERATED AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT REACHED OUT TO JK CHEVROLET (1451 HIGHWAY 69 N, NEDERLAND, TX 7…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING AT UNDISCLOSED SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER, RESTARTED, AND OPERATED AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT REACHED OUT TO JK CHEVROLET (1451 HIGHWAY 69 N, NEDERLAND, TX 77627, (409) 527-4142) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL AND THAT THERE WOULD A FEE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

NHTSA ODI #11365702

170,000 miles · Aug 13, 2020
Electrical SystemEngineService Brakes

THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE THAT CAUSES THE TRUCK TO COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN AND LOSE ALL POWER SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING WITH DO WARNING. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES ARE LOST. THIS HAPPENED TO ME WHILE TURNING INTO A GAS STATION AND I NEARLY WRECKED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AS I COULDN'T STOP OR TURN.

NHTSA ODI #11349053

64,665 miles · Aug 3, 2020
EngineFuel System, Gasoline

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMALLY LOUD SOUND LIKE AND EXPLOSION COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO TOM GILL CHEVROLET (7830 COMMERCE DR, FLORENCE…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMALLY LOUD SOUND LIKE AND EXPLOSION COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO TOM GILL CHEVROLET (7830 COMMERCE DR, FLORENCE, KY 41042) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP BOLTS BECAME DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V358000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 64,665.

NHTSA ODI #11342951

30,103 miles · Feb 27, 2020
Electrical SystemEngine

CONSTANT CODE P1427 SHOWS VACUME LEAK, CAN'T BE FOUND 2) THE DASH GO COMPLETELY DARK ON AND OFF, BOTH THE ODOMETER SIDE AND THE DIGITAL PANEL FOR RADIO ETC

NHTSA ODI #11311934

50,000 miles · Nov 25, 2019
Engine

THE TRUCK WILL RANDOMLY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING, SITTING STILL, AND THEN START BACK UP WITH NO PROBLEM. THE TRUCK ISN'T REPORTING ANY CODES BUT THE ENGINE HAS RANDOMLY CUT OFF DURING OPERATION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. I HAVE READ MANY FORUMS OF OTHERS HAVING THIS ISSUE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME WHILE PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC ON A …

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THE TRUCK WILL RANDOMLY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING, SITTING STILL, AND THEN START BACK UP WITH NO PROBLEM. THE TRUCK ISN'T REPORTING ANY CODES BUT THE ENGINE HAS RANDOMLY CUT OFF DURING OPERATION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. I HAVE READ MANY FORUMS OF OTHERS HAVING THIS ISSUE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME WHILE PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC ON A CITY STREET AND ALMOST CAUSING A MAJOR ACCIDENT. IT OCCURRED AT SEVERAL TRAFFIC LIGHTS AND ALSO MERGING ONTO A HIGHWAY EXIT. THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH SERIOUS RISKS INVOLVED!

NHTSA ODI #11282132

39,000 miles · Oct 9, 2019
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemVehicle Speed Control

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IT POPPED UP ENGINE POWER REDUCED WOULDN'T GO OVER 35 MILES AND HR ON THE INTERSTATE IS NOT A GOOD THING. I PULLED OVER TURNED CAR OFF. TURNED KEY BACK ON STARTED IT WAS FINE. A COUPLE WEEKS LATER PULLING OUT IN TRAFFIC CHECK ENGINE.LIGHT.COMES ON AND LOSES POWER AGAIN ALMOST GET HIT. GO TO PARTS.S…

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THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IT POPPED UP ENGINE POWER REDUCED WOULDN'T GO OVER 35 MILES AND HR ON THE INTERSTATE IS NOT A GOOD THING. I PULLED OVER TURNED CAR OFF. TURNED KEY BACK ON STARTED IT WAS FINE. A COUPLE WEEKS LATER PULLING OUT IN TRAFFIC CHECK ENGINE.LIGHT.COMES ON AND LOSES POWER AGAIN ALMOST GET HIT. GO TO PARTS.STORE TO PLUG MACHINE FOR DIAGNOSIS. FIRST IT SAID UNKNOWN. SO WE DO IT AGAIN PA201 00 CODE. COMPUTER SAID CO2 SENSOR. I WAS TOLD A TSB BULLETIN CAME IN FOR THIS SOFTWARE UPDATE BUT NOBODY WANTS TO TALK ABOUT IT THEY JUST WANT TO FIX IT THEN CHARGE.U FOR IT.BUT.I THINK IT SHOULD BE COVERED SOFTWARE ISSUES SHOULDN'T BE ABSORBED AT CUSTOMERS EXSPENSE. MY TRUCK IS A TURBO DIESEL ITS HARD TO FIND PARTS FOR IT AT PART STORE AND DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE JUST GETTING IN OIL FILTERS. ANYWAY IN RESPONSE OF SOFTWARE IT SHOULD BE COVERED BY SOMEONE ELSE BESIDES ME. BEFORE IT LOSES POWER AND VET'S ME KILLED OR I. A WRECK NEED ISSUE RESOLVED

NHTSA ODI #11267203

41,800 miles · Jun 28, 2019
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Engine

I WAS TURNING THROUGH A BUSY INTERSECTION AND AS I COMPLETED MY TURN AND CAME TO A STOP THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN. PRIOR TO MAKING THE TURN THE ENGINE FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO STALL OUT AND QUIT RUNNING. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SLUGGISH IDLE BEFORE BUT IT NEVER SHUT DOWN LIKE IT DID TODAY. A GOOGLE SEARCH REVEALED THAT CHEVROLE…

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I WAS TURNING THROUGH A BUSY INTERSECTION AND AS I COMPLETED MY TURN AND CAME TO A STOP THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN. PRIOR TO MAKING THE TURN THE ENGINE FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO STALL OUT AND QUIT RUNNING. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SLUGGISH IDLE BEFORE BUT IT NEVER SHUT DOWN LIKE IT DID TODAY. A GOOGLE SEARCH REVEALED THAT CHEVROLET HAS A TECHNICAL SB, 16-NA-284 THAT SAYS A REPROGRAM OF THE COMPUTER IS REQUIRED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. IN MY OPINION THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I WAS FORTUNATE TO HAVE COMPLETED MY TURN BEFORE IT QUIT RUNNING BUT SOMEONE ELSE MAY NOT EVEN BE AWARE OF THE SITUATION PUTTING THEMSELVES AT RISK IF IT WOULD HAPPEN TO QUIT DURING THE TURN WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC.

NHTSA ODI #11228278

44,000 miles · Jun 27, 2019
Electrical SystemEngine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK, THE IGNITION KEY FAILED TO CYCLE TO THE OFF POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RYDELL CHEVROLET (LOCATED AT 1309, 18600 DEVONSH…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK, THE IGNITION KEY FAILED TO CYCLE TO THE OFF POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RYDELL CHEVROLET (LOCATED AT 1309, 18600 DEVONSHIRE ST, NORTHRIDGE, CA 91324, (866) 802-5628) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURES WERE INTERMITTENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #11222875

68,800 miles · Jun 5, 2019
EnginePower Train

WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC CIRCLE FROM LOW SPEED, NO THROTTLE RESPONSE. ENGINE DIED OR HAD NO INPUT TO PROPEL VEHICLE. CHANGE OF GEAR SELECTOR HAD NO AFFECT. NOT UNTIL PUSHED TO SIDE OF ROAD, COMPLETELY SHUT OFF AND REMOVE KEY DID ENGINE RESTART OR HAVE ANY RESPONSE TO THROTTLE INPUT.

NHTSA ODI #11217994

10,000 miles · Oct 26, 2018
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemPower Train

2016 CHEVY COLORADO WITH LESS THEN 10,000 MILES. AT LOW RPMS ON ANY INCLINE TRUCK WILL BUCK, SPUTTER, AND HESITATE RATHER THAN AUTOMATICALLY SHIFT INTO LOWER GEAR. IN CITY TRAFFIC, AFTER SLOWING TO MAKE A TURN THEN ACCELERATING, TRUCK WILL BUCK AND SPUTTER AND DRIVE TRAIN WILL MAKE A HAMMER SOUND AFTER ENGAGING . I TOOK IT …

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2016 CHEVY COLORADO WITH LESS THEN 10,000 MILES. AT LOW RPMS ON ANY INCLINE TRUCK WILL BUCK, SPUTTER, AND HESITATE RATHER THAN AUTOMATICALLY SHIFT INTO LOWER GEAR. IN CITY TRAFFIC, AFTER SLOWING TO MAKE A TURN THEN ACCELERATING, TRUCK WILL BUCK AND SPUTTER AND DRIVE TRAIN WILL MAKE A HAMMER SOUND AFTER ENGAGING . I TOOK IT TO DEALER WHO SAID HE COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM, ALTHOUGH THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI #11142804

Official recalls

4

18V358000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

May 31, 2018

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.

17V621000 · Air Bags:frontal

Oct 5, 2017

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17387.

16V125000 · Air Bags:frontal

Mar 2, 2016

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to February 2, 2016, Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured January 9, 2016, to January 26, 2016, and 2016 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 21, 2016, to February 4, 2016. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 28030.

15V807000 · Latches/locks/linkages

Dec 1, 2015

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado trucks manufactured August 25, 2015 to September 24, 2015, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured August 28, 2015 to September 24, 2015. The affected vehicles have a console compartment lid latch assembly that may fail to keep the compartment door closed in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the console compartment door does not remain closed in a crash, the contents stored in the console may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the console compartment door latch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16370.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.