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2016 Chevrolet Colorado Base 2WD

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Base 2WD is a 200-hp 2.5-liter with a 6-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $20,100 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.

It makes 200 horsepower and 191 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypePickup
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$20,100 ($27,219 *)
MSRP with Destination$20,995 ($28,431 *)
Destination Charge$895
Engine
Engine Type2.5L DOHC I-4 DI (std) / 3.6L DOHC V-6 DI (avail)
Displacement2.5 L
Horsepower200 hp
Torque191 lb-ft
ValvetrainDOHC with four valves per cylinder; continuously variable valve timing
Injection TypeHigh-pressure direct injection with electronic throttle control
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-wheel drive
Transmission
Transmission6-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City19 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined22 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent coil-over-shock; twin-tube shocks
Rear SuspensionSolid axle with semi-elliptic two-stage multi-leaf springs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (21.9 % risk)
Tested variant: 2016 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD
Other tested variants (3)
  • 2016 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWD: 4 ★ overall
  • 2016 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD: 4 ★ overall
  • 2016 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD: 4 ★ overall

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Chevrolet COLORADO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

May 31, 2018 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.

Consequence: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.

NHTSA campaign 18V358000

Oct 5, 2017 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.

Consequence: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17387.

NHTSA campaign 17V621000

Mar 2, 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to February 2, 2016, Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured January 9, 2016, to January 26, 2016, and 2016 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 21, 2016, to February 4, 2016. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.

Consequence: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 28030.

NHTSA campaign 16V125000

Dec 1, 2015 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado trucks manufactured August 25, 2015 to September 24, 2015, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured August 28, 2015 to September 24, 2015. The affected vehicles have a console compartment lid latch assembly that may fail to keep the compartment door closed in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."

Consequence: If the console compartment door does not remain closed in a crash, the contents stored in the console may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the console compartment door latch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16370.

NHTSA campaign 15V807000

713 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Chevrolet COLORADO

Owner Complaints

713 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Chevrolet COLORADO (14 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Steering463
Electrical System119
Power Train97
Engine48
Unknown Or Other48
Service Brakes41
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 21, 2026 · Steering
“While driving, the truck can suddenly lose power steering and traction control without warning. When this occurs, steering becomes extremely difficult and creates a significant safety risk…”
Oct 13, 2026 · Steering, Electrical System
“The truck suddenly losses power steering and traction control during trips rendering the vehicle with no power steering. Upon stopping and restarting the truck, the power steering can return to the…”
Oct 11, 2026 · Steering
“While driving, the steering suddenly failed. I was physically unable to steer the vehicle, which made it impossible to continue driving safely. This has happened a few times and I have been able to…”
Oct 9, 2026 · Steering
“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, causing the steering…”
Sep 30, 2026 · Steering
“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road, turned…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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