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1GCGTDE39G1••••••2016 Chevrolet COLORADO
This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2016 Chevrolet COLORADO build (12 vs 4).
12on this build
675on the model
170builds in total
Most reportedSteering 4Power Train 3Electrical System 2Suspension 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringApr 2026
For the past couple years, the electronic power steering system shuts off while driving. Turning off and on the car would usually reset it. These past couple months, that trick doesn't work anymore. Using an OBD two-way scanner, the codes popping up are PSCM not calibrated and…
Exterior LightingMay 2023
Third break light is out caused by corrosion of the wires. The corrosion is the result of a water leak that is caused by a defective body seal on the roof of the cab
Electrical SystemMay 2020
When turning off the truck, a lot of times my key wont switch all the way off and wont release. The engine turns off and turns back on fine but wont release the key. It seams to do it almost every time I go to turn off the truck and in order to get my key out I have to turn the…
SuspensionJan 2020
The contact owns a 2016 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle downshifted to 3rd gear while approaching a downhill slope. The contact stated that extra effort was needed to steer the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an…
Unknown Or OtherDec 2018
About half dozen times my key would turn off the engine but not the dash (radio, light etc) then would not turn far enough so I could remove the key. After restarting and shifting through the gears a couple of times it would turn off as it should and I could remove the key. This…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GCGTDE39G1393520 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.