2016 Chevrolet Colorado LT 2WD
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- Photo: 2022 Chevrolet Colorado LT, front 6.16.23 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Colorado Z71-X RG Pure White (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2020 Chevrolet Colorado side view by Ee2mba, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2021 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 in Black, Rear Left, 03-06-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2016 Chevrolet Colorado interior by deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado LT 2WD is a 200-hp 2.5-liter with a 6-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $25,980 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 Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $25,980 ($35,181 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $26,875 ($36,393 *) |
| Destination Charge | $895 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L DOHC I-4 DI (std) / 3.6L DOHC V-6 DI (avail) |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 200 hp |
| Torque | 191 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | DOHC with four valves per cylinder; continuously variable valve timing |
| Injection Type | High-pressure direct injection with electronic throttle control |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent coil-over-shock; twin-tube shocks |
| Rear Suspension | Solid axle with semi-elliptic two-stage multi-leaf springs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (21.9 % risk) |
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
| Steering | 463 |
| Electrical System | 119 |
| Power Train | 97 |
| Engine | 48 |
| Unknown Or Other | 48 |
| Service Brakes | 41 |
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.