2016 Chevrolet Colorado problems and complaints
Owners have filed 712 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The most-reported areas: Steering (462), Electrical System (119), Power Train (97).
Key takeaways
- 712 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 | 462 | 65% |
| Electrical System | 119 | 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.
Steering,electrical System - filed 2026-10-13
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 any point during a tri...
Steering - filed 2026-10-11
While driving, the steering suddenly failed. I was physically unable to steer the vehicle, which made it impossible to continue driving safely. This has happened a few times and I have been able to turn the vehicle off and restart and the steering will work again.
Steering - filed 2026-10-09
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, causing the steering wheel to become difficult to turn. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The v...
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More for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado
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.