2016 Chevrolet Colorado Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 1%of 715 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,844miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the suspension of the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, 1% of the 715 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,844 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Was at shop returning truck to install ordered electrical parts on 3/13/18, when the installer called me over to show me an extremely large gash in tire tread, complete width of middle tread and about 7 inches in length. (have photo)leaving the membrane exposed. I was there on friday 3/9/18 with initial repairs & this was not noted! ( tires were balance due to outage of wire for ABS) I drove back home 50 miles on friday, did not move the truck all weekend, till my return on tuesday (13th). When discovered . He advised me to get this repaired immediately! I drove cautiously approx. …”
NHTSA complaint #11079149, filed 2018-03, 9,688 miles“This 2016 chevy pick up the right fronttire boke loose of the vehical and caused the vehicle to wreck into another car. The suspension on the lower attachment point broke away around the lower tyrod attachment point . The upper broke also at the attachment point . These parts are made of cast aluminum and have the lower tyrod where it attaches on is a tapered part if it is tightened to much t wil cause the casting to crack.it appears that this part had a crack in the part. …”
NHTSA complaint #11265515, filed 2019-10, 30,000 miles“I get an intermittent power steering and Stabilitrak warning when driving, and the warning causes my power steering to shut down. The fault clears when I stop the truck and shut off the engine, but it reoccurs at regular intervals ranging from once per week to twice in one day. I took the truck to my local Chevrolet dealer, and they did a programming upgrade to the power steering module and a front-end alignment. This did not fix the problem. It appears that my truck has the same fault that caused the 2015 model to be recalled, so I would expect the dealer to be able to identify the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11521621, filed 2023-05“Steering of the truck. No, it has not been reproduced by a dealer No has not been inspected Does not do it all the time, does in over period of times cannot specify any specific time you be driving and all sudden the wheels seem to lock and hard to steer and turning is very hard.”
NHTSA complaint #11699725, filed 2025-11“The stabilitrak and power steering goes out intermittently. This is the same part and part number as the ones that were recalled on the 2015 models. It makes no sense for the 2015 part to be recalled and not rhr 2016 when it’s the same problem with the same part number. This causes the steering to freeze and almost caused a fatality without any warning. Please look at the 2015 Colorado recalls to see the documentation This has been happening for the past year and now it’s become more common”
NHTSA complaint #11578099, filed 2024-03Related 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.
- 11017245Apr 1, 2025This technical bulletin provides a procedure for lubricating the rear leaf springs and re-torque the bolts to correct a squeak, clunking noise.
- 11015202Feb 26, 2025This technical bulletin provides a procedure for lubricating the rear leaf springs and re-torque the bolts to correct a squeak, clunking noise.
- 11015409Feb 25, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Wheel Alignment Specifications, Requirements and Recommendations for GM Vehicles.
- 11012928Jan 11, 2025This technical bulletin provides a procedure for lubricating the rear leaf springs and re-torque the bolts to correct a squeak, clunking noise.
- 11007936Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10247352Nov 14, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer?s…
- 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…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 3% |
| 2018 | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 2% |
| 2016 | 10 | 1% |
| 2015 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 8 | 3% |
| 2005 | 23 | 6% |
| 2004 | 35 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado
464 complaintsElectrical system
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 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology