2016 Chevrolet Colorado Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 120 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, 17% of all 707 complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure is 35,000, with 2 crashes and 1 fire reported. No related recalls are listed for this component.
- Electrical System complaints
- 120
- 17% of 707
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 35,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report the vehicle stalling or shutting off unexpectedly while driving or coming to a stop, sometimes requiring a tow.
- Some describe the wiring harness fracturing, triggering air bag and traction control warning lights.
- Several report the radio, dashboard display, and backup camera going blank and resetting on their own, sometimes for several minutes.
- Owners describe sudden loss of power steering along with simultaneous stabilitrack, traction control, and ABS warnings.
- A few report the horn or headlights failing to work as expected, including headlights staying in night mode on cloudy days.
When 2016 Chevrolet Colorado electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 5, 2016, latest Sep 14, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System complaints by Colorado model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical problems in the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado?
- NHTSA lists 120 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 model year, which is 17% of all 707 complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Electrical System on the 2016 Colorado.
- At what mileage do electrical failures typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 35,000 at the time of failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2016 Colorado.
- Have electrical problems caused crashes or fires in the 2016 Colorado?
- NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 1 fire associated with Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Colorado, with 0 injuries reported.