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2016 Chevrolet Colorado Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 712 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, most often about the steering (65% of complaints, typically around 68,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Colorado model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2016 Chevrolet Colorado problems
Steering
462 complaints · 65%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles. Parts named most often: electric power assist system.
My 2016 chevy Colorado has lost its power steering at over 70 miles per hour (aka freeway speeds) 4 times and the power steering warning lights have came on. This results in the truck being very difficult to control at high speed. If the engine is turned off and subsequently restarted, the power steeling assist…
While driving my 2016 Colorado I experienced a loss of power steering. It has happened many times and various situations weather it was at highway speeds or local roads. It has gone out while sitting still. There is no indication when it is going to happen. I attempted to have a dealership look at it while I was…
Electrical
119 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 35,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, horn.
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact called behalf of the driver. While driving various speeds, the temperature gauge increased to 210. The vehicle was taken to rydell Chevrolet (186000 devonshire st, northridge, ca 91324, ([phone]) where diagnostic testing was completed, but no failure code was…
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that a loud abnormal noise was heard when shifting into park or reverse, and the vehicle hesitated before shifting into gear. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost power without warning. Also, when the vehicle was engaged in park, the key was unable to be…
Transmission
97 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 10,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000. Updated 06/23/17
Transmission fails to downshift properly and shutters when coming back under acceleration after slowing (to yield for example) and sometimes shutters when coming to a stop. If I tap the accelerator to force it to downshift, it violently shifts to a too-low gear and the engine revs too high.
Engine
50 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles.
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
The vehicle was on a street stopped at a stoplight with the left turn signal on and in drive. The vehicle radio and electrical system powered off and reset without known cause and the vehicle engine and electrical system shut down. The vehicle was restarted by placing the vehicle in park and using the key to start…
Other or unspecified
48 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 34,000 miles.
Rear differential making loud poping noices when engaged. Sounds like metallic metal to metal catching and grinding. Specially when switching from backing up to driving forwards again. Is could result in the differential locking up.
Takata recall. I noticed while driving when sun light is very bright around 3or 4 pm when glare hits the anti- collision sensor when it brakes for you it's happened a few times and I'm not even close to a car it activates on it's own. Also when cars are parked and ur turning the sensor also goes off it's own even…
Brakes
41 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 46,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock.
After driving 10 miles, I parked my vehicle in my apartment parking lot. Approximately 15 minutes later, I got back in my vehicle to leave. Upon turning on my vehicle, I felt my brakes hard when I put my vehicle in reverse. The vehicle started rolling back with my foot still on the brake and I had to press on the…
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while backing out of a parking space at a very slow speed, the braking system suddenly malfunctioned and erroneously released causing the vehicle to surge backward and crash into a second parked vehicle. During the incident, no injuries were reported…
Stability control
36 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 63,000 miles.
Electric power steering quits with no warning and lose traction control and power steering. Dashboard lights come on to say power steering failure use caution. Problem is persistent multiple times a week with no warning. The only way to resolve issue is to stop for five minutes and restart engine. This temporarily…
Five months ago my key began to be stuck in my ignition. Had to continually restart my truck to get my key out. Same time I started to have intermittent lose of power steering. Only way to rectify that again is to turn my car off and restart. Just drove 13 miles with my daughter and it happened 5 times.
Speed control
24 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 7,000 miles.
Engine revs high coming to a stop. Required both feet pressed hard on the bakes to emergency stop. Speed control quits working then service-stability control comes on, car starts to handle ackwardly, pulls to left then. Cut engine off and it resets, but the cruise control stops working and then that service stability…
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, a loud popping noise came from the engine area before the speed suddenly decreased to 40 MPH. During the failure, the steering assist, stabilitrak, four wheel drive and trailer braking system warning lights…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2016 Chevrolet Colorado recalls
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: frontal
Risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: frontal
Risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Doors and locks: latches/locks/linkages
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (462 complaints, typically around 68,000 miles); electrical (119 complaints, typically around 35,000 miles); transmission (97 complaints, typically around 10,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 31, 2018 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2016 a bad year for the Chevrolet Colorado?
- It is the most complained-about Colorado model year since 2000, with 712 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.