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2016 Chevrolet ColoradoProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 965 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
965
Crashes
25
Fires
2
Recalls
4
TSBs
1,597
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 965 complaints, 25 crashes, 2 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.1x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

not shifting properly

18 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

engine stall

14 complaints • Severity 8.1/10

$X,XXX
3

power steering failure

13 complaints • Severity 8.6/10

$X,XXX
4

transmission hesitates

9 complaints • Severity 8.4/10

$X,XXX
5

shakes while driving

8 complaints • Severity 7.8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

460 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 43K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

147
0–30K
123
30–60K
61
60–90K
43
90–120K
28
120–150K
16
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (147 reports) • Median: 43K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering (460 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Steering460 (48%)
Electrical116 (12%)
Drivetrain95 (10%)
Engine50 (5%)
Other48 (5%)
Brakes40 (4%)
Stability Control36 (4%)
Speed Control24 (2%)

2016 Chevrolet Colorado: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 48% of all reports filed for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, with 460 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 42,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 43K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, with 116 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, with 95 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, with 50 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

2
15
54
16
59
17
43
18
76
19
88
20
96
21
81
22
161
23
125
24
123
25
57
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

15V807000Jan 2016

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

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."

16V125000Apr 2016

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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.

17V621000Nov 2017

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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.

18V358000Jul 2018

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

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2016 Chevrolet Colorado NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

3 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

This is the worst model year for the Chevrolet Colorado according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2016 Chevrolet Colorado vs. Class Average (Small Pickup Trucks 2WD)

This vehicle

965

Class avg

450

2.1x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small pickup trucks 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 965 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2016 Chevrolet Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado is related to the steering, with 460 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado has 965 complaints, 25 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.1x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado?
NHTSA rates the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 3 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Chevrolet Colorado problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Colorado problems start?
Based on 418 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 42,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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