2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO Complaints

I've had the truck since 2019. No matter what the power steering will cut out and I have to use every single muscle to navigate myself and family to our destination. The problem comes and goes. It can happen at a red light or when I'm doing 70 mph on the interstate. It also makes the back up camera malfunction when put in reverse. The code is stabilitrak power steering.

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle independently started steering to the left and to the right. The contact stated that when she attempted to correct the steering, the steering wheel became very stiff, requiring extra effort in keeping the vehicle centered in the lane. The contact stated that the stabili-trak warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled off the roadway and turned off and restarted the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to regain normal steering functionality. The contact stated that the steering failure had been intermittent at first but had become a recurring failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the steering torque sensor and steering gears needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V213000 (Steering). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.

While driving at highway speed the vehicle information display displayed "service stabiltrack" and "service power steering" messages. The vehicle lost power steering. Restarting the truck restored power steering but the same messages and loss of power steering appeared again. This made the truck very difficult to drive. Local Chevy dealer diagnosed a sensor issue requiring replacement of steering rack. Numerous others have reported this same issue: [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Several times while driving I will get a StabilTrak warning light and the Power steering will go out. This is happening while I'm driving the speed limit and I have almost wrecked when it happens in a curve or turn. Turning the engine off and back on will correct it for a short period. There was recall on the 2015 models, from what I can tell is the early year models of the 2016 have the same problem and it has been reported numerous times. Let's not wait for someone to die or get seriously injured before we do something.

Occasionally while driving warning lights will illuminate on the dashboard and the vehicle will lose both power steering and StabiliTrak traction control. Turning the vehicle off and restarting it resolves the problem but it eventually happens again. This has happened at low speeds and at 70 mph on the interstate. When this situation occurs steering the vehicle becomes very difficult creating a safety issue for the occupants of the vehicle as well as a safety issue for the occupants of any vehicles in the vicinity and any nearby pedestrians. This steering failure is a known problem in the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and a recall was issued in 2016 and again in 2021. The steering gear assembly recalled for the 2015 year model is the same unit installed in the 2016 year model hence the same steering issue so a recall should be issued.

Hello, I have a 2016 chevy colorado z71 v6 engine. I have been having issues with the ( Stabilitrak ) light coming on for about 3 years. Before there were no real changes in stearing and light would go off therefore mechanic could not diagnose the issue. Recently I was driving down the freeway and while switching lanes in rush hour traffic, with no warning the steering went out !!! ( LOST POWER STEARING AND WAS UNABLE TO STEAR VEHICLE PROPERLY) I almost crashed. The (Stability) light came on at the same time. Once I got it off the road I turned off the truck and waited a bit and started again and it was off. Started driving slowly and within 5 min it came back on and I lost steering. Tring to get the truck home and was able to drive for about 20 min the 4th time until it finally happened again. Got home turned ot off and then back on after about 30 seconds and it's off again. This is extreamly dangerous and if my 120 lb wife was driving I'm sure she would have crash on the freeway and maybe died due to a lack of ability to control steering. Please help. This is the same problem that is on the 2015 Chevy Colorado's. Chevy wants 1000's of dollars to fix.

I was driving to work on the freeway at about 65 mph and all of a sudden my power steering went out at the same time the warning flashed. Luckily, I had some space between me and the car in front of me. If I would have had to make an evasive maneuver, I would have certainly crashed. I know this is a known issue of 2015 models and there was a recall, but apparently not for 2016 models. I dont feel the car is safe to drive. I have an appt set for Friday this week, but likely wont be able to drive until then.

Lost power steering after stabilizer and power steering warning came on dash. If happens very Radom and cause a big concern especial since driving mostly interstate. There is only a warning and power steering is gone. This has happened at least 20 times in a couple of weeks.

My vehicle gives "service power steering" and "stabilitrac not working" and "service 4wd" console messages then THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHILE I'M DRIVING and I need to wrench hard on the steering wheel to make turns. It's scary because if I'm required to make a quick or sharp turn to avoid anything, I may not be able to avoid crashing. 2015s were issued a recall for this issue. 2016s also have this same issue with 11 complaints, why hasn't a recall been issued for this year since the problem is still occurring? The safety rating for losing power steering is 8.7 Pretty Bad. I contacted GM Customer Care 1-800-462-8782 and was told I was ineligible for cost assistance but they were aware of this problem. I filed a claim while on the phone with GM, since it is apparent GM isn't concerned with product or customer safety. Then I contacted National Highway Administration (NHTSA.gov) 1-888-327-4236 and filed an Office Defects Investigation ODI Safety complaint. The way this safety issue has been handled is unacceptable.

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that she turned off and restarted the vehicle. The stabili-trak warning light and the power steering warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a service center where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number and advised to call the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.