2016 Chevrolet Colorado Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 713 owner complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The EPA rates it 16 to 25 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 4
- Owner complaints
- 713
- Crashes / fires reported
- 14 / 1
- EPA combined
- 16–25 MPG
2016 Chevrolet Colorado recalls
Fuel System, GasolineMay 31, 2018 · NHTSA 18V358000+
Risk: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
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.
Air BagsOct 5, 2017 · NHTSA 17V621000+
Risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
Air BagsMar 2, 2016 · NHTSA 16V125000+
Risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
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.
Latches/Locks/LinkagesDec 1, 2015 · NHTSA 15V807000+
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.
Fix: 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.
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."
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2016 Chevrolet Colorado problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Steering463
- Electrical System119
- Power Train97
- Engine48
- Unknown or Other48
- Service Brakes41
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)36
- Vehicle Speed Control24
2016 Chevrolet Colorado gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado 2WD | 2.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic 6-spd | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,750 |
| Colorado 4WD | 2.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic 6-spd | 20 | 28 | 23 | $4,100 |
| Colorado 2WD | 2.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic 6-spd | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,900 |
| Colorado 2WD | 2.5 L 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,900 |
| Colorado 2WD | 3.6 L 6 cyl, Automatic 6-spd | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,050 |
| Colorado 4WD | 2.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic 6-spd | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,050 |
| Colorado 4WD | 3.6 L 6 cyl, Automatic 6-spd | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,200 |
| Colorado Cab Chassis 2WD | 3.6 L 6 cyl, Automatic 6-spd | 15 | 17 | 16 | $4,000 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, most recently for the fuel system, gasoline (May 31, 2018). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2016 Chevrolet Colorado problems?
Owners filed 713 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are steering (463), electrical system (119), power train (97).
What gas mileage does the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado get?
The EPA rates the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado at 16 to 25 MPG combined (best version: 22 city / 30 highway).
Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.