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2016 Chevrolet Colorado Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 78 brakes complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, 11% of all 707 complaints that year. Owners report brake pedal failures and sudden brake release tied to crashes, with median failure mileage of 61,625. No related recalls are listed for this brake issue.

Brakes complaints
78
11% of 707
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
61,625 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Brake pedal sinks to the floor with no stopping power, sometimes leading to a collision.
  • Vehicle unexpectedly accelerates or surges while the brake pedal is applied and the transmission downshifts.
  • Brake pedal locks up then suddenly releases while reversing or backing out of a parking space, causing the vehicle to crash into another vehicle.
  • Engine stalls or loses power at speed, cutting steering and braking assist simultaneously along with dashboard warning lights.
  • Stabilitrak and power steering warnings appear together with brake-related symptoms, sometimes clearing after restarting the vehicle.

When 2016 Chevrolet Colorado brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 24, 2016, latest Sep 14, 2026.

2016 Chevrolet Colorado brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter142016 Q12017 Q32018 Q42020 Q12021 Q22023 Q32024 Q32025 Q4
78 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2016 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2024 Q2 (14).

Brakes recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Colorado model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20105 (18%)
  2. 20115 (12%)
  3. 201211 (26%)
  4. 20131 (100%)
  5. 20140 (0%)
  6. 201575 (15%)
  7. 201678 (11%)
  8. 201715 (7%)
  9. 20185 (3%)
  10. 20199 (6%)
  11. 202011 (13%)
  12. 202119 (25%)
  13. 20229 (16%)
  14. 202326 (19%)
  15. 202429 (24%)
  16. 202510 (37%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado?
NHTSA lists 78 brakes complaints for the 2016 Colorado, which is 11% of the 707 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2016 Colorado brake problems?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this brake issue on the 2016 Colorado.
At what mileage do 2016 Colorado brake problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 61,625 miles.
Did the brake issue cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to these complaints shows 5 crashes and 2 injuries, with no fires reported.
How does the 2016 Colorado compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2016 model's 78 complaints and 11% share are the highest raw complaint count among the years listed, though the 2013 and 2025 model years show higher percentage shares of 100% and 37% respectively on much smaller complaint totals.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.