10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
16,869 miles

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problem #85

May 012023

Colorado

  • miles
Randomly lose power steering and enables stabilitrak.

- Citrus Heights, CA, USA

problem #84

Mar 182014

Colorado

  • miles
The stabilitrak and power steering goes out intermittently. This is the same part and part number as the ones that were recalled on the 2015 models. It makes no sense for the 2015 part to be recalled and not rhr 2016 when it-??s the same problem with the same part number. This causes the steering to freeze and almost caused a fatality without any warning. Please look at the 2015 Colorado recalls to see the documentation This has been happening for the past year and now it-??s become more common

- Havana, FL, USA

problem #83

Mar 122024

Colorado

  • miles
Power steering fails. Will reset upon restarting the car but will fail again later down the road. This was a known defect in the 2015 models, and recalled, but the 2016 models (using the same component as the 2015) have not been recalled. The power steering can fail at any time, putting mine and others' lives at risk. No warning lights, just power steering failure.

- Port St Lucie, FL, USA

problem #82

Jul 292023

Colorado 6-cyl

  • 85,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The failure was intermittent. The contact used excessive force to steer the vehicle. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle was restarted, and the vehicle regained power steering functionality however, the failure would recur soon afterwards. The contact found NHTSA ID Number: 10208045 (Steering, Power Train, Electrical System, Exterior Lighting) as well as NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V213000 (Steering) which were related to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery had failed. The battery was replaced. The failure persisted and the vehicle was returned to the dealer, and a recalibration was performed. The vehicle was returned to the dealer a third time to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and it was confirmed that the failure was related to the NHTSA ID Number and the recall however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage 85,000.

- Dewey, AZ, USA

problem #81

Jan 192024

Colorado

  • miles
Loss of power steering while driving, could cause loss of vehicle control. Issue occurred 3 hours after vehicle purchase and was accompanied by multiple warning lights on dash. Dealer stated they had performed some wiring repair before my purchase, but did not disclose that at time of purchase

- Diana , TX, USA

problem #80

Nov 142023

Colorado

  • miles
Power Steering electrical assist shut off several times while driving and once while parked. Extremely difficult to turn steering wheel and incredibly dangerous and life threatening. Service Power Steering and Service Stabilitrak error show on dash screen. Digital Diagnostic shows ERROR U0420-42 INVALID DATA RECEIVED FROM POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE-CALIBRATION NOT PROGRAMMED. This random continuous issue NEEDS to be fixed or truck recalled or someone will be seriously injured. Please push this information forward.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #79

Nov 082023

Colorado

  • miles
Stabilitrack system alerts then will cut off power steering. Clicking on the shift module occured resulting the computer to go into limp mode making unsafe to drive when it happens spontaneously as I drive. Took it to a local mechanic and ecu codes came up however the dealership is scheduled this weekend. No warnings. The mechanic was able to see the codes pop as I drove

- Vero Beach, FL, USA

problem #78

Oct 262023

Colorado

  • miles
While driving to work the power steering stopped. There was a faint audible chime and a warning comes on and there is no power steering. This happened two separate times this week and one other time approximately three months ago. I was able to exit the highway. I turned the vehicle off, took the key out of the ignition, and exited the vehicle. There's no smoke or unusual smell from the engine. When I restarted the vehicle, the warning light goes off and the power steering works again like normal. I have contacted the dealer for an appointment.

- Weatherford, TX, USA

problem #77

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 #76

Jul 142023

Colorado

  • miles
It's a known issue that these vehicles have wiring harness chaffing issues in multiple areas. In 2016, a TSB was issued under PIP5416 to address this in 2016 models. It has since been subsequently updated to cover all years through 2021 models under TSB PIP5416B, C, and D because GM failed to acknowledge fix this potentially dangerous and expensive issue. Byers Chevrolet had to repair 6 wires that were damaged from rubbing in and area addressed by this TSB. Upon researching, there are countless reports on internet user forums and Facebook groups of this issue occuring. Being a Fleet Manager, I see all kinds of recalls addressing the smallest issues like tailgate handles, but silence when it comes to an issue as serious as this.

- Reynoldsburg, OH, USA

problem #75

Aug 252023

Colorado

  • miles
A known wire chaffing problem for this make/model caused vehicle to loose all transmission power. Doors unlocked and locked on their own while moving the vehicle. Had two young children with me in 100+ degree weather. Truck finally moved in first gear at 20 mph max to get home on the road with other traffic.

- Macomb, IL, USA

problem #74

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 #73

May 262023

Colorado

  • miles
Power steering and stalilitrak went out while driving. Dash lost power while driving

- Peoria, AZ, USA

problem #72

May 252023

Colorado

  • miles
Power steering and stabilitrak went out while driving. power to dash went out while driving

- Peoria, AZ, USA

problem #71

Apr 262023

Colorado

  • miles
Power Steering and Stabilitrak go out while driving

- Peoria, AZ, USA

problem #70

Apr 152023

Colorado

  • miles
Power steerin and stabilitrak went out while driving. Electrical thing on the dash goes out as well

- Peoria, AZ, USA

problem #69

Jan 102023

Colorado

  • miles
Power steering and stalilitrak keep going out while driving the electrical stuff on the dash keeps going out too

- Peoria, AZ, USA

problem #68

Sep 192022

Colorado

  • miles
Power steering and stabilitrak keep going out while driving. The electrical stuff on the screen on the dash goes out too

- Peoria, AZ, USA

problem #67

Sep 142022

Colorado

  • miles
Power steering/stabilitrak keeps going out and malfunctioning WHILE DRIVING

- Peoria, AZ, USA

problem #66

Sep 012022

Colorado

  • miles
My power steering and stablalink keep malfunctioning. My power steering will go out on me while I'm driving!

- Peoria, AZ, USA

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