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2016 Chevrolet Colorado Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 689 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Chevrolet Colorado

The 2016 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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42/100

Buyer Beware — 2016 Chevrolet Colorado

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
689
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
14
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Chevrolet Colorado (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Chevrolet dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V621000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V358000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V807000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V125000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Chevrolet Colorado

Based on 689 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Steering
442
Power Train
83
Electrical System
47
Service Brakes
25
Unknown Or Other
22
Engine
11
Vehicle Speed Control
10
Fuel/propulsion System
8
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Chevrolet Colorado — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 0 complaints 2011 42 complaints 2012 41 complaints 2013 1 complaints 2014 1 complaints 2015 480 complaints 2016 689 complaints 2017 212 complaints 2018 174 complaints 2019 143 complaints 2020 79 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2015, 2016 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011, 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Chevrolet Colorado

Is the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado has 4 recalls and 689 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado have?
The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado are: Steering, Power Train, Electrical System, Service Brakes. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado safe to buy?
The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Chevrolet Colorado should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Chevrolet Colorado are: 2010, 2011, 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2015, 2016.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.