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2016 Chevrolet Colorado recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 712
Latest campaign: May 31, 2018

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	2	Oct 5, 2017	17V621000 16V125000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	May 31, 2018	18V358000
Latches/locks/linkages	1	Dec 1, 2015	15V807000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 31, 2018Latest campaign


May 31, 201818V358000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V358000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line. Risk A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188. Campaign NHTSA 18V358000 · May 31, 2018
Oct 5, 201717V621000	Air bags: frontal An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V621000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. Risk An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17387. Campaign NHTSA 17V621000 · Oct 5, 2017
Mar 2, 201616V125000	Air bags: frontal An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V125000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to February 2, 2016, Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured January 9, 2016, to January 26, 2016, and 2016 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 21, 2016, to February 4, 2016. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. Risk An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 28030. Campaign NHTSA 16V125000 · Mar 2, 2016
Dec 1, 201515V807000	Latches/locks/linkages If the console compartment door does not remain closed in a crash, the contents stored in the console may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V807000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado trucks manufactured August 25, 2015 to September 24, 2015, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured August 28, 2015 to September 24, 2015. The affected vehicles have a console compartment lid latch assembly that may fail to keep the compartment door closed in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact." Risk If the console compartment door does not remain closed in a crash, the contents stored in the console may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the console compartment door latch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16370. Campaign NHTSA 15V807000 · Dec 1, 2015

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component712

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

712Complaints filed

14Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

6Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Steering	462	65	6	0	1
Electrical system	119	17	2	1	0
Power train	97	14	3	1	1
Engine	48	7	1	0	0
Unknown or other	48	7	1	0	0
Service brakes	41	6	5	0	2
Electronic stability control (ESC)	36	5	1	0	1
Vehicle speed control	24	3	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	18	3	0	0	0
Suspension	10	1	1	0	0
Air bags	10	1	4	0	3
Structure	9	1	0	0	1
Wheels	6	1	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	6	1	0	0	0
Fuel system	4	1	0	0	0

15 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Steering
“The truck suddenly losses power steering and traction control during trips rendering the vehicle with no power steering.”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770957
Steering
“While driving, the steering suddenly failed. I was physically unable to steer the vehicle, which made it impossible to continue driving safely.”
Filed 10/11/2026 · ODI 11770460
Steering
“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, causing the steering wheel to become…”
Filed 10/09/2026 · ODI 11770191

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2016 Chevrolet Colorado recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The most recent, 18V358000 (reported May 31, 2018), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado recalls for?

The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (1), latches/locks/linkages (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 462 complaints out of 712 filed with NHTSA (65%). Across all complaints, owners reported 14 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Chevrolet Colorado?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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