2016 Chevrolet Colorado
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 361 |
| 2005 | 356 |
| 2006 | 236 |
| 2007 | 140 |
| 2008 | 81 |
| 2009 | 67 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2011 | 42 |
| 2012 | 41 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 483 |
| 2016 | 694 |
| 2017 | 213 |
| 2018 | 176 |
| 2019 | 144 |
| 2020 | 79 |
| 2021 | 67 |
| 2022 | 48 |
| 2023 | 129 |
| 2024 | 114 |
| 2025 | 26 |
| 2026 | 9 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
64% of complaints: steering — 443 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Power steering stops working while driving. The power assist on the steering stops working while driving. Same issue on the recall of the 2015 Chevy Colorado.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240224
The power steering and stabilitrak went out while i was driving on the freeway, again!
NHTSA ODI report, 20231110
16% of complaints: electrical system — 110 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE14% of complaints: power train — 94 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
ON 6/6/16 I STARTED HAVING THE TROUBLE. AFTER BACKING UP AND PUTTING THE TRUCK IN GEAR, THE TRUCK WOULD SURGE FORWARD WITHOUT TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL. THIS ALSO OCCURRED ON 6/11/16, 6/17/16 AND 6/23/16.
NHTSA ODI report, 20160728
7% of complaints: engine — 47 distinct reports on file.
CRASH5% of complaints: service brakes — 37 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
ON NOVEMBER 24TH 2017, WHILE STOPPING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, MY 2016 EXTENDED CAB, CHEVROLET COLORADO 4WD TURNED ITSELF OFF. WITH THE BRAKES NOT WORKING AND INTO THE INTERSECTION OF A 4 WAY STOP, I PUT THE GEAR IN PARK TO STOP THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20171129
APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION AND OBSERVED A YELLOW LIGHT. I WAS TRAVELING 35MPH AS POSTED AND APPLIED THE BRAKES ONLY TO HAVE THE PEDAL GO ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FIRE WALL.
NHTSA ODI report, 20160609
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
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.
Campaign 15V807000 — check if this car was fixed
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...
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.
Campaign 16V125000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 17V621000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 18V358000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2016 Chevrolet Colorado — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for steering issues (443 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (110 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (94 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 15V807000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V125000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V621000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V358000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 64% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.