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2016 Chevrolet Colorado: common problems and reliability
· 2nd generationOne of the worst Colorado years.
One of the Chevrolet Colorado years to avoid. All Colorado years
707 owner complaints, most about steering. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2016 Colorado?The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado has 707 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and electrical system. Owners most often flag torque converter shudder or shake felt like driving over rumble strips, often uphill.
Safety record for the 2016 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2016 a good year for the Colorado?
Across the 21 Colorado model years we track, complaint volume runs from 42 (2012) to 707 (2016). With 707 complaints, the 2016 Colorado sits above the model's median of 130.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2016 Colorado
air bags:frontal
Campaign 17V621000General 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.
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 18V358000General 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.
latches/locks/linkages
Campaign 15V807000General 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."
air bags:frontal
Campaign 16V125000General 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.
What owners report on the 2nd generation Colorado
Owners of the 2015-2022 Colorado are broadly positive, praising its car-like ride, easy maneuverability and parking, strong V6 power, quiet cabin, and comfortable interior relative to its size.
- Very frequentTorque converter shudder or shake felt like driving over rumble strips, often uphill
- RecurrentTransmission fluid flush or torque converter replacement needed to address the shudder
- RecurrentMyLink infotainment system described as clunky, dated, and with iffy iPhone integration
- IsolatedDealerships dismissing the shudder as too slight to cover under warranty
- IsolatedBluetooth connectivity problems requiring a system reset
Owner insights for the 2nd generation Colorado. Read the full 2nd generation owner report.
Typical used price
Used Colorado listings typically run $17,900–$28,090.
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