2016 Chevrolet Colorado Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 22 Fuel System complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, 3% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 30,000 miles. A related recall (18V358000) covers the high pressure fuel pump and fuel pipe.
- Fuel System complaints
- 22
- 3% of 707
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 30,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Diesel fuel leaks near the fuel pump and fuel line, with fumes entering the cabin and fuel pooling under the truck.
- Fuel vapors noticed near the side mirror while driving and a fuel leak spotted after the vehicle was parked.
- Check engine light with diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) related codes and repeated low-DEF warnings after the DEF module was replaced.
- Check engine light paired with a regeneration-in-progress message and reduced speed, forcing the driver to slow to 20 mph.
- Evap valve problems similar to those addressed by a recall on 2017-2020 models, but reported on a 2016 model with no matching recall.
- Difficulty restarting after refueling and trouble removing the key from the ignition after shutting the vehicle off.
When 2016 Chevrolet Colorado fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 20, 2016, latest Sep 17, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado
- NHTSA 18V358000May 31, 2018Fuel System895 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
Fuel System complaints by Colorado model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 20101 (4%)
- 20112 (5%)
- 20121 (2%)
- 20130 (0%)
- 20140 (0%)
- 20156 (1%)
- 201622 (3%)
- 201716 (7%)
- 201814 (8%)
- 201911 (7%)
- 20202 (2%)
- 20213 (4%)
- 20221 (2%)
- 20235 (4%)
- 20243 (2%)
- 20250 (0%)
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado have?
- NHTSA lists 22 Fuel System complaints for the 2016 Colorado, which is 3% of the 707 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado?
- Yes. Recall 18V358000 covers the Fuel System and applies to certain 2016-2018 Colorado trucks; GM replaces the high pressure fuel pump and high pressure fuel pipe free of charge.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems usually appear on the 2016 Colorado?
- The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2016 Colorado is 30,000 miles.
- Do the 2016 Colorado fuel system complaints involve crashes or fires?
- No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires linked to the 22 Fuel System complaints for this year.
- How does the 2016 Colorado compare to other years for fuel system issues?
- The 2016 Colorado had 22 Fuel System complaints (3% share), lower in share than 2017 (7%), 2018 (8%), and 2019 (7%), but higher in raw count than most other years listed.