2016 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2017 Chevrolet Colorado
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Chevrolet Colorado | 2017 Chevrolet Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 707 | 216 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,595 | 1,505 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–25 | 15–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 45,000 mi | 27,231 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Colorado | Chevrolet Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 457 | 19 |
| Power Train | 97 | 107 |
| Electrical System | 117 | 41 |
| Engine | 48 | 26 |
| Service Brakes | 39 | 11 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 36 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 18 | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 102 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 86 | 11 |
| Stalling | 28 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 26 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 51 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 7 |
| Electrical failures | 12 | 7 |
| Shifting problems | 7 | 20 |
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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.