2016 Chevrolet Colorado problems and complaints
Owners have filed 707 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The most-reported areas: Steering (457), Electrical System (117), Power Train (97).
Key takeaways
- 707 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 14 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 457 | 65% |
| Electrical System | 117 | 17% |
| Power Train | 97 | 14% |
| Engine | 48 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 48 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 41 | 6% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 36 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 18 | 3% |
| Suspension | 10 | 1% |
| Air Bags | 10 | 1% |
| Structure | 9 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-17
2016 chevy colorado z71 v6. Sept.17,2026 took to mechanic because of bad gas smell in cab when window down and huge puddle of gas under truck. This could have exploaded very easily. Shop said high pressure line / fuel leaking severely and do not drive. There was no warning lights or any indication of a issue. I called ...
Steering - filed 2026-09-16
Hello, This is my third or fourth attempt to contact NHTSA regarding the ongoing Power Steering Failure issue with my 2016 Chevy Colorado, and I am asking for assistance and a response. My truck has now been at the mechanic’s shop for three weeks: [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] The shop has had to replace the rack and pin...
Steering - filed 2026-09-16
The truck often loses power steering and traction control during trips rendering the vehicle with no power steering. Upon stopping and restarting the truck, the power steering can return to the vehicle or stay turned off. Taking it to multiple mechanics, they were unable to diagnose the problem. This is a concerning...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.