2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO Complaints

General Motors is recalling over 60,000 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickup trucks from the 2015 model year to fix a faulty part within the power steering assembly that could cause the trucks’ power steering to stop working. If the power steering fails while the vehicle is in motion, the driver may suddenly need to exert more effort to steer the vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash. This problem is especially pronounced at lower speeds, such as when maneuvering in a parking lot. A GM spokesperson told CR that the automaker is not aware of any crashes or injuries related to this recall. The problem is due to a poor electrical connection within the power steering system. If the power steering fails, drivers may also notice an illuminated warning light on the instrument panel and hear a warning chime. The problem may occur while driving or immediately after the vehicle has been started. GM dealers will replace the faulty part free of charge as soon as replacement parts become available. ABOVE IS A DETAILED REFERENCE. I AM EXPERIENCING THIS ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. EVEN THOUGH MY CAR IS EXPERIENCING THIS EXACT PROBLEM, “my car does not fall into the specified model for a recall”

The factory infotainment system goes crazy while driving. It randomly changes ststions and settings. It also keeps moving randonly when using navigation feature. This is becoming very distractful and dangerous while driving.

I'm a couple of different occasions I went to start the truck and it would not turn over and it flashed a warning about servicing the stabiltrak and the trailer brake system. Both of these systems checked out fine by the dealership. All the online forums I have seen seem to indicate that this is an issue with the wiring harness not being properly mounted and chafing causing shorts in The wire system. I've been to the dealership twice and they claim to not find it but I don't know how hard they're looking at the wiring harness.

Electrical issue receiving "Service 4WD" message. Has came on intermittently in the past. This causes the vehicle to get stuck in either 4wd or 2wd. Removing battery terminal and fuse fixes this and it works again fine until the error comes on randomly.

Infotainment screen goes crazy at random times while vehicle is in use. Screen jumps around and randomly changes, radio stations change, dashboard speed display changes screens as well. This is a very bad distraction while driving. I have video of this saved on my phone. I was able to pull over to record it yesterday (9/28/21). This problem has been happening on and off at random times for over a month. I have spoke to my dealer about it, and made an appointment for evaluation. I have also contacted Chevrolet service to see if it will be repaired at no cost as a safety issue.

The power steering on my Chevy Colorado has stopped working. Without any warning or indication of problems, my truck started ok this evening but the power steering would not work. A message on the DIC indicated “Service Power Steering Drive With Care”.

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering failed, and the steering wheel was stiff and difficult to turn. The failure occurred twice and was corrected after the contact restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with a loss of power steering related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V054000 (Steering). The dealer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an upcoming appointment for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,600.

Power steering will stop working while driving vehicle. Light comes on and says service power steering and stabilitrak. Will correct after pulling over and turning car off and on. This has happened more than a few times and with me driving children through the mountains.

I was going around a traffic circle when the power steering suddenly went out with no warning causing me to almost hit a stone wall. I received a code. Something about the steering gear and the steering position sensor. It appears to be the same problem as the 2015 Colorado has but the dealership would not acknowledge it being the case. This repair cost me over $2000.00 and almost caused a serious accident. Please get Chevy to add the 2016 vehicles to the 2015 recall. I'm guessing not enough people have died from this safety issue yet!

STABILITRAK AND POWER STEERING WARNINGS LIGHTS COME ON RANDOMLY WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN NO TRACTION CONTROL AND LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHICH HAS PULLED ME OUT OF MY LANE OFF THE ROAD AND INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE ISSUE WAS CONFIRMED BY HIRLINGER CHEVROLET. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE RIGHT NOW BUT I AM BEING TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE WASNT EFFECTED BY THE RECALL BECAUSE IT WAS MONTHS AFTER THE RECALL DATE.