Air Bags:frontal
NHTSA campaign 17V621000 · 2017 · reported 10/05/2017
An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2016 Chevrolet Colorado Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Steering — runs 10.3× the fleet median for that category across the 1655 model-years tracked on this site.
695Complaints
4Recalls
14Crashes
1Fires
6Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Steering (63.9% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Steering complaints here are 10.3× the median for that category across the 1655 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 444 · 63.9% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 110 · 15.8% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 94 · 13.5% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 47 · 6.8% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 37 · 5.3% | No official action | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 36 · 5.2% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 695 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 4 campaigns
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
NHTSA campaign 18V358000 · 2018 · reported 05/31/2018
A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Latches/locks/linkages
NHTSA campaign 15V807000 · 2015 · reported 12/01/2015
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Air Bags:frontal
NHTSA campaign 16V125000 · 2016 · reported 03/02/2016
An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“WITHOUT WARNING THE SERVICE POWER STEERING MESSAGE APPEARS AND IMMEDIATELY THERE IS A LOSS OF STEERING. IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN. WHEN STOPPED AND…”NHTSA complaint 11118411 — filed 08/07/2018 · STEERING
“ONCE AGAIN, IT'S A COLD MORNING AND LIKE ALL MY OTHER REPORTS, EPS WILL NOT WORK. AFTER PARKING AT -25 AND STARTING AT LUNCH, EPS…”NHTSA complaint 11071575 — filed 02/07/2018 · STEERING
“WHEN DRIVING AT SPEED OF TRAFFIC, POWER STEERING GOES AWAY MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER TRUCK. WARNING CODE COMES ON SERVICE STABILITRAK. BY PULLING OVER…”NHTSA complaint 11067053 — filed 02/05/2018 · STEERING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado?
Steering issues are the most-reported category, cited in 444 of 695 NHTSA complaints (63.9%), followed by electrical system (110), power train (94), unspecified/other issues (48). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado have?
695 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 14 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 6 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 17V621000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado's reported problems?
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
