2016 Chevrolet Colorado Electrical System Problems
- 19
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 19 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- without warning · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
The drivers window, when i press the down button on the control the window will start to go down then close by itself, also i had an issue today 11/13/19, i was able to get the window to roll down, but then no matter how much i tried the window wouldn't roll up..the vehicle is usually in motion when i have had the issue of the window rolling up on its own,
ODI 11279930
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet colorado. While exiting a parking lot at 15 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The contact continued to drive the vehicle home without power steering ability. When the contact arrived home, he powered off the engine, restarted the vehicle, and everything was fine. The contact also stated…
ODI 11242738
Electrical System
The driver instrument and radio displays go black for some minutes (2 to 20) minutes and then return to function. During the black out i can not check speed, gas mileage, odometer or any other instrument function. I have visited champion chevrolet in johnson city, tn and wilson county motors in lebanon, tn to have the problem resolved. Neither could resolve the issue. This is a serious safety concern to me. Car was…
ODI 11232067
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet colorado. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. Additionally, when the vehicle was placed in park, the ignition key failed to cycle to the off position. The vehicle was taken to rydell chevrolet (located at 1309, [redacted], northridge, ca 91324, [redacted]) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve…
ODI 11222875
Electrical System
Radio display would start to scroll up and down. Now the display of mileage, oil life percentage remaining, tire air pressure display and other options supposed to be previously available through push buttons located on steering wheel are not able to be accessed.
ODI 11268397
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND RADIO BLACKOUT
ODI 11209962
Electrical System
While turning into a parking lot the vehicle stalled without warning. All electronics went dead, and vehicle lurched to a stop. After shifting into park the vehicle started normally. Shortly after, while turning on a city street it happened again. Towed to dealer for repair. Dealer says it was a faulty chassis control module and repair will be completed on 4/1/19 vehicle was recently taken in to dealer for…
ODI 11192634
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet colorado. While driving at an unknown speed, the instrument panel gauges flickered and the stability trac indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to advantage chevrolet of bolingbrook [redacted], located at 115 s west frontage rd, bolingbrook, il 60440) where it was diagnosed that a wire was exposed and frayed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of…
ODI 11172566
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
I purchased a brand new 2016 chevrolet colorado duromax diesel in september of 2016. At 9,638 miles the check engine light came on for the nox sensor. The dealership replaced them but it did not fix anything. As it turns out the issue was a recall which reprogrammed the ecu. They decided to make the tolerances looser on the sensors. At 10,647 miles there was a loud wining coming from the rear of the vehicle. The…
ODI 11114888
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet colorado. The contact called behalf of the driver. While driving various speeds, the temperature gauge increased to 210. The vehicle was taken to rydell chevrolet (186000 devonshire st, northridge, ca 91324, [redacted]) where diagnostic testing was completed, but no failure code was found. The vehicle was not repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 11110789
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
The vehicle was on a street stopped at a stoplight with the left turn signal on and in drive. The vehicle radio and electrical system powered off and reset without known cause and the vehicle engine and electrical system shut down. The vehicle was restarted by placing the vehicle in park and using the key to start normally.
ODI 11105321
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that a loud abnormal noise was heard when shifting into park or reverse, and the vehicle hesitated before shifting into gear. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle lost power without warning. Also, when the vehicle was engaged in park, the key was unable to be removed from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to bellamy strickland chevrolet buick gmc…
ODI 11118373
Electrical System
Dashboard settings/radio/backup camera display unit goes blank and resets resulting in loss of backup camera availability. Usually, on start up but continuing for up to 15 minutes during which settings and backup camera are unavailable. Usually when stationary but has also happens while backing up. Dealers have been unable to find a fix under warrantee. Has happened occasionally but repeatedly since i purchased the…
ODI 11113443
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
On february 21, 2017 while making a right turn, my 2016 chevrolet colorado 4wd crew cab turned itself off. On february 22, 2017 richard lucas chevrolet looked at the vehicle for 5 hours an drove the vehicle around several times and were "unable to duplicate concern." i was told to call back if the issue ever popped up again, but it was believed to be unlikely. March 28, 2017 while driving home from work, my colorado…
ODI 10969088
Electrical System · Horn
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet colorado. While the vehicle was in a parking lot, the horn failed to respond without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,000. The vin was not available. Updated 06/02/17*lj the consumer stated the dealership was notified about the horn failure prior to the…
Crash reported
ODI 10969682
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
I started my colorado to head home, the weather was clear and cool. The "driver information center" in the instrument cluster flashed that the airbag, anti-theft system, and the traction control system (tcs)/stabilitrak were inoperable. The airbag, tcs, and one other lights were illuminated. I turned the vehicle off. Waited a few seconds and turned it back on. The same thing happened again. I cleared the warning…
ODI 10945281
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl-contact owns a 2016 chevy colorado... Contact stated that hood came open while driving going 5mph pulling out of parking lot.. Vehicle shut off five times on five different days. Vehicle shuts off going from a complete stop after pressing on gas pedal . Vehicle shut off turning onto main highway and would not start back up. Hood latch does not stay shut. Vehicle was towed to dealership and hood latch was fixed.…
ODI 11053490
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Engine revs high coming to a stop. Required both feet pressed hard on the bakes to emergency stop. Speed control quits working then service-stability control comes on, car starts to handle ackwardly, pulls to left then. Cut engine off and it resets, but the cruise control stops working and then that service stability control comes back on.if i don't put on the cruise control, i don't get that stability control…
ODI 10916283
Electrical System · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet colorado. While the vehicle was at the dealer, the technician diagnosed that the wiring harness had fractured. As a result, there were various electrical failures, including illumination of the air bag and traction control warning indicators. The technician stated that the wiring harness needed to be shrink wrapped. The vehicle was repaired. While the vehicle was in park or…
ODI 10913629