10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,946 miles

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problem #241

Sep 202023

Colorado

  • miles
My 2016 keeps losing the power steering and stability traction. Same problem the 2015 had a recall on. The exact same part number. I almost wrecked yesterday while making a turn when it went out on me. I had to find a safe place to pullover and shut my truck off and restart it so the power steering would work. There are several complaints on the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado's that the recall was for on the 2015. This happens all of the time. Some time 10 times a day and some days non at all.

- Bayfield, CO, USA

problem #240

Sep 142023

Colorado

  • miles
While driving on a 2 lane road, a service power steering warning light came on and there was an immediate loss of power steering assist. This happened during a turn and the steering without the electric power assist is extremely difficult. I was able to complete the turn by using both hands on the steering wheel. I was able to pull over, turn off the vehicle and turn it back one which reset the issue. This has now happened at least 3 other times while driving and while parked. Took the vehicle to the dealer and they noted that there was an error code in the system relating to lost communication/invalid data to the DTC (code U0101). Dealer reset code and "checked" connections. Could not reproduce the issue. However the issues if intermittent. There was a code indicating that an issue occurred but no action taken by dealer. This is the same issue that the 2015 Colorado/Canyon trucks experienced for which a recall was issued.

- Gainesville, GA, USA

problem #239

Sep 182023

Colorado

  • miles
While driving the power steering failed with associated Stabilitrak warning. Fortunately it happened while driving slowly and there was not a concern for safety. Though it was very hard, the car was driven home.

- Kailua, HI, USA

problem #238

Sep 182023

Colorado

  • miles
Power steering fault Twice so far I-??ve been driving and get greeted with a warning that power steering has failed, followed immediately after with a fault in the power steering that turns that system off & Stabilitrak light comes on had loss of power steering unable to turn the steering wheel & becomes hard to steer.

- Seguin, TX, USA

problem #237

Sep 112023

Colorado

  • miles
I-??ve previously looked into the steering recall for the 2015 Colorado and my 2016 vehicle is doing the exact same thing AGAIN. My power steering/stabilitrak has gone out multiple times while driving on the road. This is a major safety concern as it will cause an accident, due to not being able to steer properly. I love my truck so far but this issue must be handled like it was for the 2015 models asap.

- Queensbury, NY, USA

problem #236

Jun 132023

Colorado

  • 60,250 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. Additionally, the traction control warning light and an unknown warning light were illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact turned off the vehicle for a while and upon restarting the vehicle, the steering wheel responded as needed. The contact continued driving; however, the failure recurred while driving. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to bring the vehicle to their location for diagnostic testing when the warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,250.

- West Mifflin, PA, USA

problem #235

Apr 032023

Colorado

  • miles
Power steering and stabiltrack fail while driving.

- Clyde, TX, USA

problem #234

Sep 092023

Colorado

  • miles
My power steering has quit working and the stabilitrak and t/c light both came on. This has happened a few times. I-??ve had it to the dealership and looked at and I was told it needed a battery. $ 240 later, it did it again about a mile and a half from the dealership, so I took it back. If I turn the truck off and restart it, it goes back to normal. I-??ve seen this same issue on forums on 2015 models.

- Barboursville , WV, USA

problem #233

Aug 262023

Colorado

  • miles
Stabilitrak issue again. Power steering went out in the middle of driving.

- Greenville, SC, USA

problem #232

Mar 062023

Colorado

  • miles
On four separate days, over six months, the power steering failed while driving, resulting in VERY difficult steering. We managed to pull over. A warning light appeared on the dash simultaneous to this occurring. Upon shutting the car off and restarting, the issue vanished.

- Atascadero, CA, USA

problem #231

Aug 162023

Colorado

  • miles
Stabilitrak and power steering failure at random. Will happen in the middle of driving the vehicle. This is a continuous issue.

- Greenville, SC, USA

problem #230

Jul 142023

Colorado

  • miles
Stabilitrak failure message followed by the power steering shutting off. It has occurred numerous times which requires pulling over and shutting off the vehicle and restarting the vehicle. Sometimes it immediately occurs again. Depending how fast you are driving it can result in an accident. I discovered that the 2015 Colorado's had the same issue and were recalled by Chevy. I was told the repair is going to cost about $1800

- Nanticoke, PA, USA

problem #229

Aug 142023

Colorado

  • miles
Steering is locking up when taking turns at slow or fast speeds. It appears very similar to reports I-??ve read on the recall for 2015 Chevy Colorados for the steering torque sensor. My vehicle is not safe to drive at this point.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #228

Feb 222022

Colorado

  • miles
Power steering shuts off while driving. Once stopped, turned off and turned back on it will work. The issue being it continues to do this. It is a huge safety risk and how they recalled 2015, but not 2016 is very frustrating when the same issue continues to happen. We have called corporate, but they have not been willing to fix their problem. All we got from them was sorry it is not a recall for that specific year. Letting them know it is the exact same issue that was recalled for the earlier year, but not this one was not okay. Just trying to make sense of this all. Why no recall yet?

- Northwood, IA, USA

problem #227

Jul 202023

Colorado

  • miles
I-??ve looked into the steering recall for the 2015 Colorado and my 2016 vehicle is doing the exact same thing. I-??ve owned this vehicle for only 3 weeks now and my power steering/stabilitrak has gone out twice. One of those incidents, which was today, was while I was merging onto the highway. This is a major safety concern as it will cause an accident, due to not being able to steer properly. I love my truck so far but this issue should be handled like it was for the 2015 models.

- Queensbury, NY, USA

problem #226

Jul 012020

Colorado

  • miles
My 2016 Chevy colorado z71 power steering/stabilitrack lights turns on and makes it very difficult for me to make turn-??s safely.

- Moreno Valley , CA, USA

problem #225

Jul 042023

Colorado

  • miles
The Power Steering keeps failing and this is dangerous once the vehicle is in motion. The most recent incident was July 4th 2023. We have taken the truck to Lawley Chevrolet Sierra Vista AZ (Mando Flores-Service Advisor)several times within the last year and they claim they can't find anything wrong. We can't drive it until the steering is properly fixed. It's impossible to drive. We have to constantly pull over and turn off vehicle for the electrical system to reset. Then we drive for about 1/8 miles then the issue starts all over again. Once the power steer light comes on to include the stabilitrak warning lights then the vehicle is almost impossible to steer. My wife drives the truck most of the time and it's very dangerous and it's not easy for her to steer this vehicle once the power steering goes out. I'm disabled and not able to drive the vehicle in case the power steering goes out. Please thoroughly investigate this vulnerability & issue a recall to fix this issue.

- Hereford, AZ, USA

problem #224

May 172022

Colorado

  • miles
The Power Steering keeps failing and this is dangerous once the vehicle is in motion. We have taken the truck to Lawley Chevrolet Sierra Vista AZ (Mando Flores-Service Advisor)several times within the last year and they claim they can't find anything wrong. We can't drive it until the steering is properly fixed. It's impossible to drive. We have to constantly pull over and turn off vehicle for the electrical system to reset. Then we drive for about 1/8 miles then the issue starts all over again. Once the power steer light comes on to include the stabilitrak warning lights then the vehicle is almost impossible to steer. My wife drives the truck most of the time and it's very dangerous and it's not easy for her to steer this vehicle once the power steering goes out. I'm disabled and not able to drive the vehicle in case the power steering goes out. Please thoroughly investigate this vulnerability & issue a recall to fix this issue.

- Hereford, AZ, USA

problem #223

Jul 102023

Colorado

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, she slowed down to make a right turn and the power steering assist failed. The contact stated that the "Steering Assist Reduced Drive with Care" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact used excessive force to complete the turn and was able to drive to her destination. The power steering assist returned after several engine restarts. The contact was informed by the dealer that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #222

Jun 232023

Colorado

  • miles
Very scary!! Power steering completly locked up and continuing to lock up while turning. This is not something to take lightly as there had been no prior warning. Simple drive to the grocery store almost caused an accident while turning. Had to yank the wheel to correct as it was completely stuck in the turn position. Check light on, inspected by mechanic and they are indicating that this is a service power steering and -??Stabilitrak-Stability control notifications. Checked with dealership and they have the 2015 models with this issue that has been recalled. The 2016 models have not. This is the same issue and someone is going to get hurt!!

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

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