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2016 Chevrolet Colorado

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Colorado years

Owner complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado are substantially higher than the model-year median of 84.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

295 reports with mileage · 411 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Steering. Review the 457 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 117 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 97 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

14 crash reports1 fire reports6 injury reports

Power Train complaints

97 reports
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Mileage unknown · Oct 5, 2021
Power Train

Electrical issue receiving "Service 4WD" message. Has came on intermittently in the past. This causes the vehicle to get stuck in either 4wd or 2wd. Removing battery terminal and fuse fixes this and it works again fine until the error comes on randomly.

NHTSA ODI #11435591

36,000 miles · Aug 27, 2021
EnginePower Train

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, after switching from the automatic drive mode to manual drive mode, the driver was able to manually switch to 1st gear which caused the speed to abruptly decrease. The contact indicated that the owner’s manual stated that the veh…

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The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, after switching from the automatic drive mode to manual drive mode, the driver was able to manually switch to 1st gear which caused the speed to abruptly decrease. The contact indicated that the owner’s manual stated that the vehicle would not allow itself to shift into a lower gear at an unsafe speed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the mechanic duplicated the failure, but no service was performed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000.

NHTSA ODI #11430721

Mileage unknown · Jul 12, 2021
Power Train

When the vehicle is placed in Park and Ignition is turned off, the Ignition Key cannot be removed one out of eight or ten tries. It is available for inspection. My wife was running an errand after dark. She was unable to remove the Key, but did not want to leave the vehicle to be possibly stolen. This was a serious danger to…

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When the vehicle is placed in Park and Ignition is turned off, the Ignition Key cannot be removed one out of eight or ten tries. It is available for inspection. My wife was running an errand after dark. She was unable to remove the Key, but did not want to leave the vehicle to be possibly stolen. This was a serious danger to her and it has also happened to me. Dealers confirm that this is a common problem, but only replace parts at my expense due to being out of warranty. The parts work for several months, then the problem reoccurs. The vehicle has been inspected by a dealer. No warnings prior to failure. Problem began at 41,000 miles.

NHTSA ODI #11424396

Mileage unknown · Jun 23, 2021
Power Train

Poor shifting, engine bogging down going up hills, shudder. I have had vehicle in to at least 3 different Chevy dealerships complaining of shudder, slipping and they claim they can't reproduce. It's getting much worse now. Started around 60k miles

NHTSA ODI #11422056

Mileage unknown · May 21, 2021
Power Train

2016chevyz714wd Key gets stuck in the ignition! Over and over! I’ve been to dealer/ no help there! What a nightmare! Can’t remove ignition key in parking lot to go to work! Recall and get a fix! This is a daily problem! [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA ODI #11418036

Mileage unknown · May 19, 2021
Electrical SystemPower Train

2016 colorado SERVICE BULLITEN PI1429 CANT REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION WHEN PARKING SHIFT LEVER ISNT ENGAGING OR FULLY SEATING. THIS IS POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS IF AN EMERGENCY EVER AROSE OR RESPONDING TO IT...IF YOU CANT REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION THAN WHAT IS THE POINT OF EVEN DRIVING THIS TRUCK. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED…

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2016 colorado SERVICE BULLITEN PI1429 CANT REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION WHEN PARKING SHIFT LEVER ISNT ENGAGING OR FULLY SEATING. THIS IS POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS IF AN EMERGENCY EVER AROSE OR RESPONDING TO IT...IF YOU CANT REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION THAN WHAT IS THE POINT OF EVEN DRIVING THIS TRUCK. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED IM NOT GIVING CHEVY $800 TO FIX YOUR OWN MISTAKE. PAID 30K FOR A TRUCK THAT YOU CANT TAKE THE KEY OUT OF.

NHTSA ODI #11417773

96,000 miles · Apr 28, 2021
Electrical SystemPower Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SHIFTING INTO PARK AND WAITING FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES SHE COULD REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. SHE ALSO STATED ON SEVERAL OCCASI…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SHIFTING INTO PARK AND WAITING FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES SHE COULD REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. SHE ALSO STATED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AFTER DRIVING FORWARD AND THEN BACKING UP SEVERAL TIMES THE KEY COULD BE REMOVED. ADDITIONALLY, THE GEAR SHIFTER INDICATOR LIGHT FAILED TO SHOW THE GEAR THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 96,000.

NHTSA ODI #11414252

43,000 miles · Apr 13, 2021
Power Train

THERE IS A LOUD ROARING NOISE WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND CITY STREETS. IT'S LOUDER AT HIGHER SPEEDS.

NHTSA ODI #11407902

1 miles · Mar 27, 2021
Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHIFTING HARD AND SLIPPING IN GEAR 1 AND 2 ALSO DOWN SHIFTS HARD 2 AND 3 GEAR.

NHTSA ODI #11405176

39,980 miles · Oct 21, 2020
Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHILE THE SERVICE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT-OFF WHILE IN PARK. THE CONTACT WAITED FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO MINUTE…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHILE THE SERVICE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT-OFF WHILE IN PARK. THE CONTACT WAITED FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO MINUTES FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. JON HALL CHEVROLET (551 N NOVA RD, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32114, (866) 783-3101) WAS CONTACTED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 39,980.

NHTSA ODI #11365630

Official recalls

4

18V358000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

May 31, 2018

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

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. 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.

17V621000 · Air Bags:frontal

Oct 5, 2017

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a 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. GM's number for this recall is 17387.

16V125000 · Air Bags:frontal

Mar 2, 2016

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.

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. 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.

15V807000 · Latches/locks/linkages

Dec 1, 2015

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."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

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. 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.