repaired · 2019 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
2016 Chevrolet ColoradoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 716 owner complaints about the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, most often about the steering. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-807 the manufacturer reports only 92% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 30, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Ed Wessel Lied, CC BY 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado has problems
716 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
465Steering6 crash/fire/injury
120Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
97Power train4 crash/fire/injury
48Engine
39Service brakes
36Electronic stability control (ESC)
24Vehicle speed control
18Fuel/propulsion system
10Air bags
6019 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 465 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 120 | 3 |
| Power train | 97 | 4 |
| Engine | 48 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 39 | 5 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 36 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 24 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 18 | 0 |
| Air bags | 10 | 4 |
| 19 other systems | 60 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2016 Chevrolet Colorado recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Air bags: frontal
Risk. An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Air bags: frontal
Risk. An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.
repaired · 2017 Q2
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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do steering problems start?
68kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 141 steering complaints. 70% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 41% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
19under 30k miles98under 100k miles43100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Steering
29 owners mentioned a cost$2,000median
Middle half: $1,800 – $2,500
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other Colorado year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Colorado median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2016 Chevrolet Colorado safety ratings
2016 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 3 stars (21.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Colorado owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
EPS disable while driving, Service Stabilitrak message displayed, ESC/TCS disabled, EPS/TDM code C0545 [0x00] ABS/ESC/EBCM code U0420 [0x42]
While driving, the truck can suddenly lose power steering and traction control without warning. When this occurs, steering becomes extremely difficult and creates a significant safety risk, particularly at higher speeds or when turning. Restarting the vehicle will sometimes restore power steering,…
The truck suddenly losses 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. This is a concerning safety issue as the power steering can give out at…
Own a 2016 Colorado?
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