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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.
2016 Chevrolet Colorado repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (54%)
Chart based on 26 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
| Chevrolet Colorado in Tennessee, United States Jul 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Apr 2022105000 mi | Truck overheated while driving on back roads. Dealer couldn't find a problem, and it hasn't happened since. | ||
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
turbocharged 181hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Colorado in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2016 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Apr 20176900 mi | P1478 Code, faulty sensor, sensor on national backorder, no repair done, check engine light still on | ||
| Jun 201715000 mi | Pin hole leak in boot, replaced under warranty | ||
| Jul 201836000 miUS $250 | Squeaky noisy brakes, dealer wanted to grease pads to fix, I chose to purchase new rotors and pads to eliminate the problem from reoccurring | ||
| Chevrolet Colorado in Idaho, United States Mar 2016 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Jun 20162000 mi | Auto climate control not keeping cabin comfortable. Have to set on very low temp settings to keep cool. Dealer said system was normal, blamed on 80-90 degree weather, that gm couldn't anticipate such weather extremes. | ||
| Apr 201713000 mi | Driver's side rear passenger chrome plastic door handle cover had cracked. Part was replaced. | ||
| Jul 201714000 mi | Low error message in DIC. Dealer did computer updates per GM. Driven from dealer and after two restarts problem appeared again. | ||
| Aug 201716000 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. | ||
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
turbocharged 181hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Colorado in Texas, United States May 2016 - Apr 2021 | |||
| Jul 20161200 mi | Turbo overheating, a clamp was not properly installed and produced a high-pressure leak in the cooling line. | ||
| Jun 201816000 mi | Diagnosis of a problem engine light | ||
| Chevrolet Colorado in Arizona, United States Sep 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 202136000 mi | Compressor failed. Replaced under warranty | ||
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
turbocharged 181hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Colorado in Indiana, United States Jun 2017 - Sep 2023 | |||
| Sep 201738000 miUS $200 | Radio freezing, air conditioning not working correctly however chevrolet said couldn't find issue 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 | ||
| May 201848000 miUS $237 | Mylink infosystem. Half of screen black periodically. Also will reboot periodically. Shop said bo updates ever been done since truck new although ive had in twice for updates. Display still will show only half the other side black | ||
| Jul 201852000 mi | 3rd time in regarding issues with infotainment center and 2nd time regarding AC. now have GM involved. Determined screen bad and on back order for over week. Shop couldn't find issue with AC however still intermittently blows warm air | ||
| Sep 201855000 miUS $50 | Infotainment screen, rattling noise and noise from?? When driving slow. Screen replaced with purchased warranty. Shop can't find noises I identified (second time I've taken in and still makes noise), oil change Rattling and rotational noise. Hear rattling over bumps, squeaking noise at low speed Air conditioning still not working off and on. This is second time I've taken in and they can't replicate.... Please note also stitching coming out of drivers seat but haven't had repaired as no warranty | ||
| Jul 202191000 miUS $100 | Transmission shudder around 25-40 mph that was getting much worse. Chevrolet tsb mentioned using new blue label transmission fluid to alleviate. I drained transmission, changed filter and added recommended fluid according to procedure | ||
| Sep 202196000 miUS $150 | Changed rear calipers (both) with remanufactured ones as the old ones were frozen and non functioning. In addition changed brake pads front and rear as well as upgraded hardware as I was getting a rattle and squeaking sound that existed years ago and I thought resolved. Flushed and added new brake fluid, bled brakes. | ||
| Apr 2023105000 miUS $567 | Service Diesel exhaust system light came on. Dealer said NO2 sensor faulty and replaced. Stabilitrack ,trailer brake, abs light came on around time DEF system needs attention. Light comes on and off periodically but unable to read code for repair as lights not on when went to shop | ||
| Jul 2023104000 miUS $23 | Abs, stabiltrac, trailer brake and occasional 4wd service lights on dash. O'Reilly scanned and showed issue with speed sensor on front driver side. I ordered and replaced abs/speed sensor.... warning lights still come on after truck warms up | ||
| Sep 2023105000 miUS $391 | Took to private mechanic who tested all tsb electrical and found no issues. Scan showed abs/speed sensor bad on driver front which they replaced (2nd time). After driving away same warning lights for stabilitrac, abs, trailer brake back on. Repair unsuccessful Took back to previous shop told them last repair unsuccessful. Now they say it's bearing hub assembly in front drivers side and front passenger also showing erratic reading. Part changed and repair successful | ||
| Chevrolet Colorado in Iowa, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201846000 mi | Replaced the turbocharger. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jul 202196000 mi | UBEC went out on drive. All systems showed as issue. 5-10 codes popped when it occurred. The truck had multiple indicator lights immediately appear on the dash. I pulled over and was unable to start the truck. Some power was occurring to the dash but it was not operable. I required a tow to get it taken to the shop. Diagnostics took an extended period of time in order to find the root cause. Singular part replaced once identified. | ||
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
305-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Chevrolet Colorado in New York, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 202143000 miUS $200 | Replaced rear pads and rotors | ||
| Chevrolet Colorado in New Hampshire, United States Sep 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 202240350 miUS $350 | Each time the truck was started, a warning came up in the Driver Information Control Center warning of a steering problem. There never was any actual issue with the steering, but there have been many reports of problems with 2015-2016 Colorados and GMC Canyons losing steering suddenly while driving. I wanted to make sure that I didn't suffer that fate. Resolution was to replace a cable in the electrical steering system that had been damaged by mice. Note that the rack and pinion steering in the Colorado is electrically driven and not a power assisted mechanical system. | ||
| Chevrolet Colorado in West Virginia, United States Aug 2016 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Sep 20161000 mi | Overheated. Lower radiator hose was not installed properly. | ||
| Chevrolet Colorado in Texas, United States May 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 201834000 miUS $590 | Gear shifter failed | ||
| Chevrolet Colorado in California, United States Feb 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Sep 201721800 mi | Hesitation on acceleration | ||
| Jun 201833000 mi | There is a hesitation when accelerating from a slow speed to accelerate Pax post area has a knocking noise | ||
| Jul 202281000 miUS $112 | Check Engine Light with two codes. Found loose hose in engine. | ||
| Chevrolet Colorado in Indiana, United States Mar 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 20167000 mi | Transmission "lugs" after slowing/braking from speed >45, the attempting to lightly accelerate. Acts like a manual transmission does when your in to high of a gear for speed you're going. Power driver sear became stuck in a very forward position. Initially would not track backwards but eventually did. Found broken plastic part under the seat. Seat doesn't always go backwards smoothly on track, wobbles from side to side Advisor from Chevrolet instructed local tech to replace a seal on a valve in transmission to fix low speed lugging issue. Repair reduced lugging issues by 90%, but still occurs at lesser frequency. Dealership did great job locating part. | ||
| Chevrolet Colorado in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201613000 mi | Squak/rattle in steering wheel. Dealer originally performed a service bulletin by applying special grease, didn't fix. Returned for replacement of steering wheel under warranty to complete fix and bulletin. | ||
2015 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
305-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Chevrolet Colorado in Maryland, United States Apr 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jul 201722000 miUS $400 | Front pads replaced and rotors turned. | ||
2015 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
305-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Colorado in California, United States Feb 2016 - Nov 2021 | |||
| Jun 20165000 mi | hood fluttering at highway speeds. hood stops were adjusted by the dealer to remedy the probldm steering wheel squeeks new steering wheel ordered | ||
| Jul 20165200 mi | steering wheel replaced rear driver leaf spring replaced | ||
| Chevrolet Colorado in Texas, United States Feb 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201729000 miUS $1 | The touch screen starts performing functions almost at random without being touched. Such as trying to enable OnStar, selecting locations on the navigation screen, and changing the radio station. | ||
| Apr 201843000 miUS $500 | The starter needed to be replaced, the truck won't start consistently and the solenoid can be heard clicking. Update: It turned out to be the battery. | ||
| Chevrolet Colorado in Georgia, United States May 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201856000 miUS $2177 | Steering gear was replaced due to torque sensor failure. Learned of Recall by dealer after third incident of steering failure while driving. | ||
| Apr 201980000 miUS $75 | FIND EXACT DATE Three AutoZone employees labored to loosen seriously-stuck clamps. Recent eye surgery prevented self-replace. | ||
| Apr 2021107000 mi | Pneumatic door locks randomly lock; at times key is required to open. Pneumatic motors for each door are not cheap. Repairs yet to be performed. | ||
| Sep 2021109000 miUS $1400 | Driver seat motor replaced. Three sources of research - Dealer, Internet, local repair shop, relayed replacing that motor is not easy. | ||
| Apr 2022114092 miUS $20 | Right low beam | ||
2015 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
305-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Chevrolet Colorado in North Dakota, United States Jul 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Oct 20151500 mi | Coolant smell when warming up. Took to dealer who claimed that coolant smell was not coolant. Problem not fixed and will have to be taken to a different dealer that has a competent staff. | ||
2015 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
305-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Colorado in California, United States Apr 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jul 201617300 mi | The M80 rear differential started wining and clunking going from reverse to drive. | ||
| Chevrolet Colorado in Georgia, United States Nov 2014 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Jun 20155000 mi | Drivetrain has a slight whine noise at 40 and 80 mph when decelerating. Differential was inspected and looked normal. Problem still occurring will be returning to dealer soon. | ||
| Aug 20155600 mi | Whine in rear differential. Differential replaced. Low speed whine is mostly corrected but high speed whine remains. Steering has a clunk knock when going over small bumps and expansion joints. Tech states no repair part available at this time. ECM reprogramed for better transmission response. | ||
| Chevrolet Colorado in Georgia, United States Oct 2017 - Jan 2021 | |||
| Mar 201840000 mi | Check engine light came on. They changed a sensor. | ||
2015 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
305-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Chevrolet Colorado in Oklahoma, United States Oct 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jan 20152500 mi | OnStar communication module failed. Replacement module ordered, but it took over a month for it to arrive due to national back order. | ||
| Mar 20155000 mi | OnStar communication module failed again part reordered. | ||
| Jun 201511000 mi | Rattling sound emanating from steering column when driving over uneven roads. Dealer verified issue, but does not have a fix. Explained that GM has issued a TB and is aware of problem and working to diagnose what is causing it. | ||
| Nov 201516000 mi | Content rattling sound coming from steering wheel/column. Dealer replaced steering wheel per TSB. Repair was not successful rattling sound still present. Took vehicle to another dealer concerning rattling sound. They confirmed noise and ordered complete steering column. Waitin for part to arrive and be installed. This is a follow up to earlier reported repair. Steering column replaced along with upper and lower intermediate shafts and rack. | ||
| Mar 201619000 mi | Drivers side rear tail light assembly stopped working. | ||
| Chevrolet Colorado in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Aug 201734000 mi | Check engine light was on but went off vehicle is running really rough scan codes P0018 P0020 P2092 P2093 Checked resistance at intake cam pos. Actuator solenoid bank 2 solenoid valve O.L. Replaced solenoid cleared codes. Codes still returned and still runs rough. Verified current ECM and BCM software was current and no resistance. Replaced ECM AND BCM immobilizer. Relearn ECM set up crank POS and oil life cleared codes . Recheck OK. | ||
| Feb 201844000 mi | Emission system problems four different times in February. Traded the Colorado after repeated problems with the truck and the dealer flashed the computer and gas mpg dropped from an avg of 23.8 to avg of 17 and they said it wasn't their fault. | ||
| Chevrolet Colorado in Alaska, United States Nov 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201614000 mi | Would not downshift when throttle applied at lower speeds causing engine to lug Steering wheel squeaks and/or rattles when turning. Cannot adjust temperature to my satisfaction.. Blows either too warm or too cold. Problem occurs n both manual and auto mode. | ||
| Mar 202263000 miUS $500 | Defrost only has heat on the highest setting(s), otherwise only cold air. Dealer unable to repair as diagnostic does not check sensors, only the operation of the mixing door when at high settings. Problem with the mid-level vents is still as reported years ago. | ||
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