2016 Chevrolet Colorado
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Steering
Steering leads by volume: 452 of 701 complaints (64%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (3) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 490 in 2015 to 701 in 2016.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | vs. 2016 gas-powered vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,850–3,900 | 2,850–3,900 | 2,850–4,500 | 2,850–4,500 | |
| Combined MPG | 16–22 | 16–25 | 15–25 | 15–25 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 15–20 / 18–26 | 15–22 / 17–30 | 15–22 / 15–30 | 15–22 / 15–30 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 396–554 | 400–555 | 405–589 | 403–589 | |
| Complaints filed | 490 | 701 | 216 | 182 | |
| Recalls issued | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 17 | 14 | 5 | 3 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | |
| Injuries reported | 9 | 6 | 6 | 3 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado?
Steering: 452 of 701 NHTSA complaints (64%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado get?
EPA rates it 16–25 MPG combined across 8 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado?
EPA estimates $2,850–$3,900 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (8)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.5L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD | 19 mpg | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,850 (low) | 408 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 2.5L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD | 20 mpg | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,850 (low) | 400 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD | 18 mpg | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 427 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 2.5L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 19 mpg | 24 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 427 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 3.6L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 17 mpg | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 450 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD | 15 mpg (low) | 17 mpg (low) | 16 mpg (low) | $3,900 (high) | 555 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 2.8L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD | 22 mpg (high) | 30 mpg (high) | 25 mpg (high) | $3,600 | 409 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 2.8L | 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 20 mpg | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | $3,900 (high) | 447 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 50 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 97 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 115 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 77 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 452 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 13 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 48 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (4)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · Campaign 18V358000 · Jun 4, 2018
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Consequence: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · Campaign 17V621000 · Oct 6, 2017
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
Consequence: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17387.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · Campaign 16V125000 · Mar 2, 2016
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to February 2, 2016, Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured January 9, 2016, to January 26, 2016, and 2016 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 21, 2016, to February 4, 2016. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
Consequence: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 28030.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES · Campaign 15V807000 · Dec 1, 2015
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado trucks manufactured August 25, 2015 to September 24, 2015, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured August 28, 2015 to September 24, 2015. The affected vehicles have a console compartment lid latch assembly that may fail to keep the compartment door closed in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Consequence: If the console compartment door does not remain closed in a crash, the contents stored in the console may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the console compartment door latch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16370.