2016 Chevrolet Colorado Chevrolet Colorado 2016

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2016 Chevrolet Colorado repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 39 repairs.
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2016 Chevrolet Colorado engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (78%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

200-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

105000 mi Truck overheated while driving on back roads. Dealer couldn't find a problem, and it hasn't happened since. 

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2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

turbocharged 181hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

14000 mi Low error message in DIC. Dealer did computer updates per GM. Driven from dealer and after two restarts problem appeared again. 
16000 mi Replaced oil level sensor per GM. Repair unsuccessful. Per GM and check of TSB found wiring harness chaffing issues. Found wiring harness was pinched by oil pan pulling and damaging connections. Had to drop oil pan to effect repairs. At this point the vehicle was traded for a new one. 
6900 mi P1478 Code, faulty sensor, sensor on national backorder, no repair done, check engine light still on 

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2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

turbocharged 181hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

1200 mi Turbo overheating, a clamp was not properly installed and produced a high-pressure leak in the cooling line.  
16000 mi Diagnosis of a problem engine light 

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2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

turbocharged 181hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

46000 mi Replaced the turbocharger. Replaced under warranty. 
38000 mi

US $200
Engine light came on and poor def quality warning. I was still using Same def for 1000 miles. I was told basically i either ran to low but not true as reading shows level ok or used poor quality fluid. They did diagnostic and forced regen as couldn't find anything wrong.. Warranty didn't cover 

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2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

305-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

21800 mi Hesitation on acceleration 
81000 mi

US $112
Check Engine Light with two codes. Found loose hose in engine. 
1000 mi Overheated. Lower radiator hose was not installed properly. 

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2016 Chevrolet Colorado Engine Problems

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