2016 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2016 GMC Canyon
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Chevrolet Colorado | 2016 GMC Canyon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 695 | 267 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,595 | 1,575 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–25 | 16–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 45,000 mi | 48,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Colorado | GMC Canyon |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 446 | 177 |
| Electrical System | 113 | 37 |
| Power Train | 96 | 39 |
| Engine | 47 | 21 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 36 | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 37 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 17 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 98 | 49 |
| Loss of power | 84 | 44 |
| Stalling | 27 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 26 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 12 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 7 | 0 |
2016 Chevrolet Colorado
2016 GMC Canyon
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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.