2015 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2016 Chevrolet Colorado
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Chevrolet Colorado | 2016 Chevrolet Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 491 | 707 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,827 | 1,595 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–22 | 16–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 55,075 mi | 45,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Colorado | Chevrolet Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 358 | 457 |
| Electrical System | 53 | 117 |
| Power Train | 45 | 97 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 56 | 36 |
| Engine | 34 | 48 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 39 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 24 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 97 | 102 |
| Loss of power | 88 | 86 |
| Hesitation / surging | 21 | 26 |
| Stalling | 16 | 28 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 22 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 12 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 15 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.