2016 Chevrolet Colorado electronic stability control (esc) problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to steer in the intended direction. In addition, the “Service Stabili-trak” message was displayed, and the “Power Steering Failure” warning light was illuminated. The…”
filed Dec 9, 2025
“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving approximately 27 MPH and making a right turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the failure initially occurred while making turns but had started occurring while driving straight. The…”
filed Nov 3, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Colorado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Colorado | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Colorado | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Colorado | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Colorado | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 Colorado | 56 | 12% |
| 2012 Colorado | 5 | 12% |
| 2011 Colorado | 2 | 5% |
| 2010 Colorado | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 Colorado | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Colorado | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 Colorado | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 Colorado | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.