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2016 Chevrolet Colorado Suspension Problems

5 owner-reported suspension complaints from NHTSA data

5
Complaints
Jan 2017Oct 2016
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (5)

highSUSPENSION,TIRES,WHEELS
Filed: Mar 2018

Was at shop returning truck to install ordered electrical parts on 3/13/18, when the installer called me over to show me an extremely large gash in tire tread, complete width of middle tread and about 7 inches in length. (have photo)leaving the membrane exposed. I was there on friday 3/9/18 with initial repairs & this was not noted!

NHTSA #: 11079149
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Sep 2020

Tl* 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.

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NHTSA #: 11359853
mediumSUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
Filed: Jan 2017

Truck sits uneven from side to side . 1" difference at rear wheel wells when sitting on a level surface with no load in the bed and a 1/2 " difference in the front side to side . The rear overload spring leaf with rubber bumper touches upper adjacent spring leaf with no load in the bed on the driver side .

NHTSA #: 10947729
mediumSUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2016

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet colorado. While the vehicle was at the dealer, the technician diagnosed that the wiring harness had fractured. As a result, there were various electrical failures, including illumination of the air bag and traction control warning indicators.

NHTSA #: 10913629
lowSUSPENSION,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
Filed: Feb 2020

Paint is bubbled on hood, transmission does not shift properly, frount shocks blown out at 36000 miles,seat belts dont function properly, engine idles rough, radio does not work.

NHTSA #: 11308126

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