2016 Chevrolet Colorado Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 464about this part
- Share
- 65%of 715 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 464 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, 65% of the 715 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles. 6 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.
“Service stablelink comes on and within seconds the power steering turns off. I have to pull over turn off the truck for 15 seconds to reset the computer and most of the time it stops. However there have been times when it does not reset and I have to drive without power steering. This happens randomly. I can be stoped on the highway or around town.”
NHTSA complaint #11290190, filed 2019-12, 115,000 miles“Was driving and at least 3-4 times now at various speeds(once idle)the 'driver assist' message would pop up on the screen and I would lose all power steering. I have 3 kids and luckily no times they have been in the car when this has happened but I'm worried to continue to drive the car, especially on the highway if it cuts off”
NHTSA complaint #11352782, filed 2020-09, 43,850 miles“Truck was stationary. Pulled off road to make a phone call. The power steering light came on on the dash, I tried to turn my steering wheel and nothing. I finally killed the motor and ehen I cranked it back up the light was off and steering had returned. If I had been driving, it would have been horrible, since I am a women and steering would have been impossible.”
NHTSA complaint #11220679, filed 2019-06, 61,000 miles“Rural 3 lane road. Came to a stop light. While stopped and idling, warning indicator came on 'power steering traction control' warning light came on. While accelerating from the stop light, I realized I had no power steering assist. After arriving at destination, vehicle sat for 5 hours. Upon restarting the Colorado, no warning lights were present and steering was functioning again properly.”
NHTSA complaint #11349779, filed 2020-08, 68,000 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 10249949Jan 17, 2024This technical bulletin advises the technician of possible concerns caused by failed or incorrectly installed parts that may cause the battery positive cable to contact the water…
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 22% |
| 2024 | 6 | 5% |
| 2023 | 7 | 5% |
| 2022 | 12 | 21% |
| 2021 | 10 | 13% |
| 2020 | 10 | 11% |
| 2019 | 22 | 15% |
| 2018 | 18 | 10% |
| 2017 | 19 | 9% |
| 2016 | 464 | 65% |
| 2015 | 365 | 73% |
| 2012 | 5 | 12% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 10 | 4% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado
120 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
97 complaintsOther or unknown
51 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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