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2016 Chevrolet Colorado
Common Problems

Ranked from 352 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
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1 problem on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

12 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Power Steering System Failure

    316complaints
    High severitySteering

    The power steering system intermittently fails, making it difficult to steer the vehicle.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Electrical system issues leading to power steering and stabilitrak failures

    17complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Electrical system issues lead to power steering and stabilitrak failures, causing difficulty in steering and potential loss of control.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Key gets stuck in ignition

    15complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The key gets stuck in the ignition, making it difficult to remove and potentially locking the vehicle.

  4. 4

    Loss of Power Steering at High Speeds

    14complaints
    High severitySteering

    The power steering suddenly fails at high speeds, making it extremely difficult to control the vehicle.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Vacuum pump failure

    14complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The vacuum pump fails, resulting in the loss of power assist to the brake pedal and difficulty in braking.

  6. 6

    Torque Sensor Harness Fault

    11complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The torque sensor harness experiences faults, causing intermittent loss of power steering assist and related warning lights.

  7. 7

    Random Steering Lockups

    10complaints
    High severitySteering

    The steering wheel locks up randomly, making it difficult to control the vehicle.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Power steering intermittently fails while driving

    8complaints
    High severitySteering

    The power steering intermittently stops working while driving, making it difficult to steer the vehicle.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Ignition Switch Malfunction

    6complaints
    Low severityElectrical

    The ignition switch malfunctions, preventing the vehicle from being turned off properly and potentially leading to theft.

  10. 10

    Transmission Shifting Issues

    4complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    Transmission shifts hard and slips in certain gears, leading to rough idling and stalling.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  11. 11

    Brake Issues

    3complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    Brakes exhibit issues such as locking up and sudden acceleration, posing safety risks.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  12. 12

    Key gets locked in the ignition after placing in park

    3complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The key becomes stuck in the ignition when the vehicle is placed in park, requiring multiple attempts to remove it.

Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.