2016 Chevrolet Colorado Engine Problems
- 23
- 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.
What owners report
- shut down · 4 records
- lower gear · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 18 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
The truck will randomly shut off while driving, sitting still, and then start back up with no problem. The truck isn't reporting any codes but the engine has randomly cut off during operation on several occasions. I have read many forums of others having this issue. This has happened to me while pulling out into traffic on a city street and almost causing a major accident. It occurred at several traffic lights and…
ODI 11282132
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
I was turning through a busy intersection and as i completed my turn and came to a stop the engine shut down. Prior to making the turn the engine felt like it was going to stall out and quit running. I have experienced the sluggish idle before but it never shut down like it did today. A google search revealed that chevrolet has a technical sb, 16-na-284 that says a reprogram of the computer is required to correct…
ODI 11228278
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
Engine · Power Train
When pulling into traffic circle from low speed, no throttle response. Engine died or had no input to propel vehicle. Change of gear selector had no affect. Not until pushed to side of road, completely shut off and remove key did engine restart or have any response to throttle input.
ODI 11217994
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
Engine
Coming off steep hill and transmission downshifted to low gear, the engine revved up and would not shift out. Tried giving and letting off gas, finally put it in neutral to let rpm's go down and put back in drive and it finally shifted on out. Took to dealership where i purchased and they test drove it and said the hill descent function was not working properly but there were no recalls or software update issue at…
ODI 11076476
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
During ownership of my 2016 chevrolet colorado v6 gasoline engine vehicle it has had numerous sputtering situations when accelerating. There is no rhyme or reason as to why the truck sputters to almost stalling. Dealership claims that the fuel injectors are probably dirty / fouled. Had injector maintenance performed and truck has no better engine performance and sputtering continues. This is dangerous on highway…
ODI 11067059
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
I took my colorado in to dealership due to engine stalling, this is a very dangerous safety issue, i lose steering and braking ability when the engine stalls. The dealership said they are aware of the problem but they do not have an answer on how to fix this issue. The dealership informed me they have 4 other colorado's doing the exact same thing. Also there are thousands of complaints on the internet of this exact…
ODI 11052421
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
2016 chevy colorado with less then 10,000 miles. At low rpms on any incline truck will buck, sputter, and hesitate rather than automatically shift into lower gear. In city traffic, after slowing to make a turn then accelerating, truck will buck and sputter and drive train will make a hammer sound after engaging . I took it to dealer who said he could not duplicate problem, although this is a known problem.
ODI 11142804
Engine
I have a 2016 chevy colorado 4 cylinder truck at the dealer again. Had it in about 8-10 months ago on the engine reviving real high when coming to a stop. They said it was probably the hill assist system and nothing they could do. Now it's chronic. It can rev to 2200 rpms as i come to a stop. I have to kick it in neutral to keep from hitting a kid in a crosswalk or the car in front of the. Both feet on the brakes.…
ODI 10994561
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
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet colorado. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly hesitated when attempting to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (ferman chevrolet of tarbon springs) on several occasions, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100. Updated 08/03/07*lj *tr
ODI 10993795
Engine · Power Train
At approx. 3500 miles started experiencing shifting issues. When slowing down transmission wanted to stay in 5th or 6th gear. Attempts to accelerate caused the truck to bog down until it shifted to a lower gear to accelerate again. When in cruise control problem was really bad. Would loose as much as 5-8 mph before a lower gear was found to maintain speed in hilly conditions. I took vehicle in for its first service…
ODI 10970850
Engine · Power Train
Since purchase of vehicle, it had a bucking at speed of 25-40 mph, this was very noticeable in city driving, this issue was couple with uncontrolled surges in the engine. The vehicle was purchase oct 28 or 30, 2016. I turned in the vehicle for service on dec 19, 2016, dealer service rep confirm there was an issue and keep the truck for repairs. Vehicle was in the service department for over 40 consecutive days to…
ODI 10956693
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, a loud popping noise came from the engine area before the speed suddenly decreased to 40 mph. During the failure, the steering assist, stabilitrak, four wheel drive and trailer braking system warning lights illuminated. The failure had occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the…
ODI 10934932
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
Engine · Power Train
2,400 miles and this vehicle has been back to the dealer four times for "chugging and shuttering" in heavy traffic. Driving though an intersection with heavy traffic it will not keep up with traffic but tends to bog down almost getting rear ended from behind. If you try to smoothly accelerate it will rapidly downshift and jump forward almost rear ending any vehicle in front. Very unsafe to drive. Trying to drive…
ODI 10908562
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving the 2016 colorado, the transmission/engine seems to have trouble shifting and accelerating and the shift patterns are erratic it seems, maybe its the fuel efficient crap that shuts down cylinders, maybe its the trans? . Experienced it on highways and lower speeds, stop and go traffic, truck's transmission clunks, shifts hard at random and stutters allot . It's aggrivating. When trying to pass, seems to…
ODI 10906351
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
When merging onto i-70 freeway from on-ramp, i applied throttle to move into the traffic flow. Engine "stumbled" as if in a dead spot. Truck did not accelerate and appeared to be lugging badly. Transmission was in too high a gear and seemed to be searching for correct gear. During this time oncoming traffic was forced to brake and there was a near miss of having a rear-end collision. All i could do was watch in the…
ODI 10886265
Engine · Power Train
--- "the transmission does not downshift from a high gear (5 or 6) to a lower gear when slowing down from 45 mph to 20 mph (or lower). When the accelerator is depressed to accelerate the engine bucks, vibrates, and does not accelerate. The engine rpm drop
ODI 10888007
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Engine seems to lag under quick acceleration. Problem occurs most often when accelerating from a turn or when changing lanes under acceleration. Speeds of occurrence mostly approximately 20-25 mph. Requested checks and service at a dealership only to be given a service bulletin from gm stating this was a normal part of the traction management system. My previous vehicle (2014 silverado) was also listed on the…
ODI 10872733
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
Driving at about 60 miles a hour and lost all power engine was running but going no were all light were lite on dash like you turn key on before starting thank god no one was coming the other way or the car behind me would have hit me. He was a good driver. Shut it off and restarted it then it would run with all light on dash even brake light and anti skid light and it said on infro. Running at reduced speed. Drove…
ODI 10851490
Engine · Power Train
Vehicle stalls. When navigating a corner transmission looses its gear and acts like it doesn't know what to do and bangs and stalls. Also trans acts confused stop and go situations(city) and bangs when it remembers. Also does this when coasting on highway and accelerating again. It may jump down several gears and take off. Vehicle also has stalled several times at red lights and has a rough idle most of the time…
ODI 10966126