How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado have?

NHTSA lists 16 complaints in this area for the 2016 Colorado, which is about 2% of the 707 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for suspension or steering issues on the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2016 Colorado, even though some owners compare their steering issue to a 2015 model recall.

At what mileage do suspension problems tend to show up on the 2016 Colorado?

The median mileage at failure among reports in this area is 10,000 miles, though some owners reported issues appearing much later, up to 100,000 miles.

Did any 2016 Colorado suspension complaints result in a crash?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries linked to the 16 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2016 Colorado.

2016 Chevrolet Colorado Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, about 2% of its 707 total complaints. No related recalls are listed for this problem area, and the median mileage at failure among reports was 10,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 16; 2% of 707
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 10,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners report highway-speed vibration felt through the seat, sometimes traced to tire balance or road force issues that persist after multiple tire replacements and rotations.
Some describe tires developing scalloped wear and loud noise starting around 20,000 miles, growing worse with mileage.
A subset report suspension components failing at attachment points, including a case where a lower control arm and tie rod broke away and caused a crash.
Owners describe intermittent power steering and Stabilitrak warnings that shut off power steering assist while driving, then clear after restarting the vehicle.
Some report front shocks failing around 36,000 miles along with other unrelated issues on the same vehicle.
A few mention tire pressure monitor sensor failures within a few years of ownership, well before the sensors were expected to wear out.

When 2016 Chevrolet Colorado suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 11, 2016, latest Nov 17, 2025.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2016 to Nov 2025; peak Jul 2016 (1).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Colorado model year

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

20103 (11%)
20113 (7%)
20122 (5%)
20130 (0%)
20140 (0%)
20158 (2%)
201616 (2%)
20174 (2%)
20186 (3%)
20194 (3%)
20201 (1%)
20213 (4%)
20222 (4%)
20231 (1%)
20241 (1%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado have?: NHTSA lists 16 complaints in this area for the 2016 Colorado, which is about 2% of the 707 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for suspension or steering issues on the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2016 Colorado, even though some owners compare their steering issue to a 2015 model recall.
At what mileage do suspension problems tend to show up on the 2016 Colorado?: The median mileage at failure among reports in this area is 10,000 miles, though some owners reported issues appearing much later, up to 100,000 miles.
Did any 2016 Colorado suspension complaints result in a crash?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries linked to the 16 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2016 Colorado.