2016 Chevrolet Colorado Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 3%of 715 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,200miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, 3% of the 715 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,200 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I put larger tires on my Colorado. The local Chevrolet dealer says they cannot correct the speedometer reading. I am told I can buy the necessary software from GM, but I can't find it, nor can anyone at the dealership tell me how to obtain it. Until now, it was possible to get the speedometer corrected. So, I don't know how fast I am going.”
NHTSA complaint #11316752, filed 2020-03, 41,600 miles“The check engine light came on it popped up engine power reduced wouldn't go over 35 miles and hr on the interstate is not a good thing. I pulled over turned car off. Turned key back on started it was fine. A couple weeks later pulling out in traffic check engine.light.comes on and loses power again almost get hit. Go to parts.store to plug machine for diagnosis. First it said unknown. So we do it again pa201 00 code. Computer said co2 sensor. …”
NHTSA complaint #11267203, filed 2019-10, 39,000 miles“When driving about 35 MPH, and then pressing the gas pedal to accelerate / pass another vehicle, the engine revs up to 4000 ' 5000 rpms, but does not downshift. It then takes a few seconds to go back to 1200-1500 RPM range. It may downshift at that point, and the truck will jerk violently. I took it to the dealer where I bought it new. They said GM is aware of the problem and referred to TSB pip5547. I took it in again in dec. 2019 before the warranty expired. They had the vehicle for 18 days. They agree there is a problem, but GM has no fix for it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11297765, filed 2020-01, 5,000 miles“When driving about 35 MPH, and then pressing the gas pedal to accelerate / pass another vehicle, the engine revs up to 4000 ' 5000 rpms, but does not downshift. It then takes a few seconds to go back to 1200-1500 RPM range. It may downshift at that point, and the truck will jerk violently. I took it to the dealer where I bought it new. They said GM is aware of the problem and referred to TSB #pip5547. I took it in again in dec. 2019 before the warranty expired. They had the vehicle for 18 days. They agree there is a problem, but GM has no fix for it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11297763, filed 2020-01, 5,000 miles“I started my Colorado to head home, the weather was clear and cool. The driver information center in the instrument cluster flashed that the airbag, anti-theft system, and the traction control system (tcs)/stabilitrak were inoperable. The airbag, tcs, and one other lights were illuminated. I turned the vehicle off. Waited a few seconds and turned it back on. The same thing happened again. I cleared the warning messages and started to drive to take it in and get it looked at by a certified Chevrolet mechanic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10945281, filed 2017-01, 27,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014171Jan 31, 2025This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 4 | 3% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 3% |
| 2017 | 6 | 3% |
| 2016 | 24 | 3% |
| 2015 | 9 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 10% |
| 2008 | 4 | 5% |
| 2007 | 10 | 7% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 14 | 4% |
| 2004 | 13 | 4% |
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 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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