Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Chevrolet Colorado
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 716 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 4 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V358000 Fuel Pump Flange Weld may Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V621000 Improper Air Bag Inflation NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V125000 Improper Air Bag Inflation NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V807000 Console Door may not Fully Latch/FMVSS 201 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 465 complaints
- Electrical System 120 complaints
- Power Train 97 complaints
- Engine 48 complaints
- Unknown or Other 48 complaints
- Service Brakes 39 complaints
Of the 716 complaints on file, 14 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 716 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado has an average rating with 713 owner complaints and 4 recalls. Most complaints involve steering issues, but evidence for severe faults is limited. The recall campaigns address fuel system and airbag concerns, common in vehicles of this class.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering system | 60,000-100,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | very common |
| Electrical system | 50,000-80,000 miles | $200–$1,200 | common |
| Powertrain | 70,000-110,000 miles | $400–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Cooling system inspection
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Battery checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Unusual electrical issues
- Delayed transmission shifts
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.