2016 Chevrolet Colorado Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 51about this part
- Share
- 7%of 715 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 51 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, 7% of the 715 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 miles. 1 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.
“Takata recall. I noticed while driving when sun light is very bright around 3or 4 pm when glare hits the anti- collision sensor when it brakes for you it's happened a few times and I'm not even close to a car it activates on it's own. Also when cars are parked and ur turning the sensor also goes off it's own even though I'm not close to another car.”
NHTSA complaint #11140533, filed 2018-10, 36,000 miles“Five months ago my key began to be stuck in my ignition. Had to continually restart my truck to get my key out. Same time I started to have intermittent lose of power steering. Only way to rectify that again is to turn my car off and restart. Just drove 13 miles with my daughter and it happened 5 times.”
NHTSA complaint #11365462, filed 2020-10, 63,000 miles“About half dozen times my key would turn off the engine but not the dash (radio, light etc) then would not turn far enough so I could remove the key. After restarting and shifting through the gears a couple of times it would turn off as it should and I could remove the key. This does not happen all the time but is a pain when your not sure if you will get the key out at the store.”
NHTSA complaint #11163539, filed 2018-12, 37,545 miles“The transmission is shuddering frequently and the shifts are very harsh between first and second and the second down to first. Especially when accelerating and the transmission is upshifting or decelerating and the transmission is downshifting , this conditions had put me at risk in traffic light stops of intersections because I cant accelerate fast because it jerks and when I stop quick it jerks ,”
NHTSA complaint #11277473, filed 2019-11, 73,000 miles“Blend air door where that actuator the next is cracked in busted driver side by gas pedal does not blow hot heat only blows cold. I can smell hot burning smell I am concerned this may cause a fire or a rupture in the coolant system causing me or my family to get hurt”
NHTSA complaint #11362089, filed 2020-09, 76,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11037253Sep 4, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
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- 11035308Jul 21, 2026This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
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- 11030092Mar 9, 2026This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11027601Jan 8, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11025755Nov 20, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2025 | 6 | 21% |
| 2024 | 17 | 13% |
| 2023 | 12 | 9% |
| 2022 | 8 | 14% |
| 2021 | 17 | 21% |
| 2020 | 15 | 17% |
| 2019 | 20 | 13% |
| 2018 | 36 | 20% |
| 2017 | 24 | 11% |
| 2016 | 51 | 7% |
| 2015 | 25 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 10% |
| 2010 | 4 | 14% |
| 2009 | 6 | 9% |
| 2008 | 4 | 5% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 12 | 3% |
| 2004 | 25 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado
464 complaintsElectrical system
120 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
97 complaintsEngine
48 complaintsBrakes
41 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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