2016 Chevrolet Colorado Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 6%of 715 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, 6% of the 715 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,500 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There is an electrical issue that causes the truck to completely shut down and lose all power sometimes while driving with do warning. When this happens, power steering and power brakes are lost. This happened to me while turning into a gas station and I nearly wrecked into another vehicle as I couldn't stop or turn.”
NHTSA complaint #11349053, filed 2020-08, 170,000 miles“Approaching an intersection and observed a yellow light. I was traveling 35mph as posted and applied the brakes only to have the pedal go all the way down to the fire wall. The truck had no braking power and only slowed to about 15mpg after applying for roughly 40-50 yards. I ended up running into the intersection collided with another vehicle that proceeded on green.”
NHTSA complaint #10873361, filed 2016-06, 8,000 miles“After driving 10 miles, I parked my vehicle in my apartment parking lot. Approximately 15 minutes later, I got back in my vehicle to leave. Upon turning on my vehicle, I felt my brakes hard when I put my vehicle in reverse. The vehicle started rolling back with my foot still on the brake and I had to press on the brakes extremely hard to stop the vehicle from moving. The vehicle struggled to stop, skid and then stopped. I put the vehicle in drive and it did the same thing. …”
NHTSA complaint #11298617, filed 2020-01, 51,000 miles“I took my Colorado in to dealership due to engine stalling, this is a very dangerous safety issue, I lose steering and braking ability when the engine stalls. The dealership said they are aware of the problem but they do not have an answer on how to fix this issue. The dealership informed me they have 4 other Colorado's doing the exact same thing. Also there are thousands of complaints on the internet of this exact same defect. I ask Chevrolet to buy back my Colorado due to it is not safe to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11052421, filed 2017-12, 6,300 miles“The transmission (6spd automatic w/v6 engine) of this vehicle is known to have issues that will surprise you if you aren't already aware of them. The issue affecting safety the most, is the occasional engine acceleration while applying the brakes as the transmission downshifts to a lower gear. It causes the car to actually accelerate momentarily as you apply the brake even harder to arrest the increased speed. I was driving up a slight incline at about 35-40 MPH when all of a sudden the car in front of me came to a complete stop because the car in front of her had stopped completely. …”
NHTSA complaint #11195656, filed 2019-04, 41,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11007691Sep 11, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have a "Check Trailer Wiring" or "Service Trailer…
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10251685Feb 6, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about fluid leaking from the brake caliper piston area found during a service of the vehicle…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 11% |
| 2025 | 11 | 39% |
| 2024 | 30 | 24% |
| 2023 | 28 | 20% |
| 2022 | 10 | 18% |
| 2021 | 21 | 26% |
| 2020 | 13 | 15% |
| 2019 | 9 | 6% |
| 2018 | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 | 12 | 6% |
| 2016 | 41 | 6% |
| 2015 | 18 | 4% |
| 2012 | 7 | 17% |
| 2011 | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 | 4 | 14% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 16 | 20% |
| 2007 | 24 | 17% |
| 2006 | 41 | 17% |
| 2005 | 95 | 27% |
| 2004 | 52 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado
464 complaintsElectrical system
120 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
97 complaintsOther or unknown
51 complaintsEngine
48 complaintsElectronic stability control
36 complaintsVehicle speed control
24 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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