2016 Chevrolet Colorado Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

47Engine complaints

6.8%Of all 695 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

STEERING444 · 63.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM110 · 15.8%

POWER TRAIN94 · 13.5%

Unspecified / other48 · 6.9%

ENGINE47 · 6.8%

Share of the 695 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado overview page.

What owners report

“THE VEHICLE WAS ON A STREET STOPPED AT A STOPLIGHT WITH THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL ON AND IN DRIVE. THE VEHICLE RADIO AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM…”NHTSA complaint 11105321 — filed 07/03/2018

“COMING OFF STEEP HILL AND TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED TO LOW GEAR, THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT. TRIED GIVING AND LETTING OFF GAS…”NHTSA complaint 11076476 — filed 03/06/2018

“DURING OWNERSHIP OF MY 2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO V6 GASOLINE ENGINE VEHICLE IT HAS HAD NUMEROUS SPUTTERING SITUATIONS WHEN ACCELERATING. THERE IS NO RHYME OR REASON…”NHTSA complaint 11067059 — filed 02/05/2018

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado: 47 of 695 complaints on file (6.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado have in total?

695 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

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.