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2016 Chevrolet Colorado Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 712 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This model year has more owner complaints than most other years of the Chevrolet Colorado

The 2016 model year has more NHTSA owner complaints than the average of the years compared below. Review the recalls and common complaints, and have any vehicle inspected.

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42/100

High Reported Activity — 2016 Chevrolet Colorado

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
712
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
14
Crash Reports
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.

🔧 Air Bags: Frontal
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…
NHTSA #17V621000
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
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…
NHTSA #18V358000
🔧 Latches/Locks/Linkages
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…
NHTSA #15V807000
🔧 Air Bags: Frontal
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…
NHTSA #16V125000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Chevrolet Colorado

Based on 712 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Steering
462
Power Train
83
Electrical System
47
Service Brakes
26
Unknown Or Other
23
Engine
11
Vehicle Speed Control
10
Fuel/propulsion System
9
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Chevrolet Colorado — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 29 complaints 2011 42 complaints 2012 42 complaints 2013 1 complaint 2014 1 complaint 2015 492 complaints 2016 712 complaints 2017 216 complaints 2018 183 complaints 2019 150 complaints 2020 85 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2015, 2016 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ 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 recall campaigns and 712 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get 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 with higher complaint counts: 2015, 2016.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.