2016 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2018 Chevrolet Colorado
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Chevrolet Colorado | 2018 Chevrolet Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 695 | 180 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,595 | 1,260 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–25 | 15–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 45,000 mi | 18,607 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Colorado | Chevrolet Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 446 | 18 |
| Power Train | 96 | 78 |
| Electrical System | 113 | 34 |
| Engine | 47 | 23 |
| Service Brakes | 37 | 4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 36 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 17 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 98 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 84 | 12 |
| Stalling | 27 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 26 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 49 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 7 |
| Electrical failures | 12 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 7 | 10 |
2016 Chevrolet Colorado
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.