2016 Chevrolet Colorado fuel system problems

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

While driving my family home on a hot 90+ degree day. My 2016 Chevy Colorado suddenly has a power loss engine died and i went from 75 to parked in less than 30 seconds. Luckily I was able to pull off the freeway to the median. We were almost hit by two vehicles pulling a trailer and the other pulling a RV. I had to have someone pick my kids up due to the hazards of being stranded on the side of the freeway. We had to have the truck towed. The code we got was for a fuel pump control module. We replaced and had it programed. This did not fix the issue. After further diagnostics from a auto mechanic shop, which we had to pay out of pocket. We learned it was a lifter failure. I have see numerous forums and people sighting "Lifter Failure" in Chevy Vehicles. Where most of us owners have to cover all cost out of pocket. Yet still "NO RECALL" for this issue that seems to be worth a recall. Next Issue the speed sensor which we have replaced it 3 times now in less than 2 years.

NHTSA complaint #11727045 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

On October 3, 2025 the driver of the 2016 Chevy Colorado we own, left our house and drove .5 miles where he stopped for a red light. The light turned green and he accelerated to make a left turn. At that time, the gas gauge dropped to "E", the truck engine turned off, and gas emptied from the gas tank. The driver managed to coast the truck onto the curb and out of traffic. The gas smell was overpowering. This could have ended badly in many ways. Had he been driving on interstate, he would have been trapped, and any spark could have ignited the truck. Even the tow truck driver knew there was a gas leak without even examining the truck. The truck was towed to our house until arrangements were made tor the repair. The truck was towed again to the Chevy dealership (Total Tow Charges $344.85 invoices not available at this time). The repair shop found both the fuel pump and fuel feed cracked allowing gas to spew out. The VIN number was searched for the NHTSA recall number 18V-358 and the Chevy recall number 18188 and was not found. There were no warnings of the impending failure and no one was injured due to the failure. The vehicle repair was completed on October 15, 2025. Removed parts are available for inspection. We contend that the problem is related to the recall for the fuel pump in above recall numbers.

NHTSA complaint #11694553 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

FPCM code P069E. Engine stalls when slowing down. Local dealer says to check wires around water pump area if rubbing and unsecured.

NHTSA complaint #11684043 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH and slowing down for traffic or a traffic signal, the vehicle would start to vibrate excessively. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated, and the vehicle almost stalled. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the canister purge valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the failure two more times and was taken to the same mechanic. The contact stated that he had purchased the purge valve from an auto parts store and later purchased the valve from the manufacturer. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the contact believed that the valves sold were defective. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

NHTSA complaint #11554195 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Yes I am filing a complaint due to my high-pressure fuel pump line and also the fuel pump. The fuel pump works but it is very dry rotted on the top therefore resulting in a lot of cracks and pressure loss. I have a 2016 Chevy Colorado four-door. When I go to look up recalls there is recalls on the 2016 to 2018 Chevy Colorado’s due to this exact problem. But when I call Dell Earnhardt Chevrolet in Tallahassee Florida they state that it does not include my Vin number. I think it’s kind of funny that my truck is having this exact issue but not this phone number please obviously the recall needs to be expanded to include my Vin numbers. Anyway it goes I have a 2016 Chevy Colorado that I paid cash money for and there is no way should my fuel pump be dry rotted and cracked like it is and the fuel pump is still in working condition. What led me to this diagnosis was I was driving down the highway when multiple times my vehicle jaunted to a halt. I was able to crank it back up and go a few more miles before it would happen again. At this point I took it to my mechanic to put it on a code reader and it was reading fuel pump modular. I Cut a hole in the bed of my truck and was able to save fuel spraying everywhere for my high-pressure fuel pump line. I ordered this line from Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet for $62. When we get there and put the line on the fuel pump it is the fuel pump nipple and the top of the fuel pump is extremely dry rotted and cracked. There is no way should the fuel pump be dry rotted and crack on a six year old vehicle. Like I said the light never came on till after a few times of shouting me to a halt and this is my complaint

NHTSA complaint #11490153 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

AFTER FUELING, THE VEHICLE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START. AFTER SITTING FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES, THE ENGINE WILL START BUT IDLES ROUGHLY FOR A FEW MORE MINUTES. ALSO AFTER LONG HIGHWAY DRIVES, THE ENGINE WILL RUN ROUGHLY AND OCCASIONALLY STALL WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED AS A FAULTY PURGE SOLENOID. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM IN 2015 MODELS AS DETAILED IN GM SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT LETTER #18029. THIS 2016 MODEL YEAR IS NOT INCLUDED.

NHTSA complaint #11414121 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I SMELL GAS INTERMITTENTLY. VERY STRONG WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND CITY STREETS.

NHTSA complaint #11407900 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

AFTER FILLING GAS TANK IT DOESN'T START IMMEDIATELY.ALSO WHEN TURNING OFF VEHICLE THE KEY DOES NOT GO TO OFF WHERE IT CAN BE PULLED OUT. TAKES MANY TRIES AND STEERING WHEEL APPEARS TIGHT TO WIGGLE TO RELEASE KEY. DOESN'T HAPPEN ALL THE TIME BUT ENOUGH TIMES TO BE CONCERNING

NHTSA complaint #11398721 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

THE (EMISSIONS) EVAP VALVE ISSUE SEEN IN 2017-2020 MODELS THAT HAVE AN ACTIVE RECALL PUT, IS HAPPENING WITH MY CURRENT MODEL (2016), YET NO RECALL HAS BEEN SENT FORWARD FOR 2016S.

NHTSA complaint #11396169 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, REGENERATION IN PROGRESS MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT DROVE 20 MPH TO HIS DESTINATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RON WESTPHAL CHEVROLET (1425 OGDEN AVE, AURORA, IL 60503; (630) 598-1029), WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE DIESEL PLUG FILTER TO BE CLEANED. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE THE DIESEL PLUG FILTER WAS CLEANED FOR A SECOND TIME AND RESTARTED THE SOFTWARE OF THE GENERAL COMPUTER SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,565.

NHTSA complaint #11377729 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMALLY LOUD SOUND LIKE AND EXPLOSION COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO TOM GILL CHEVROLET (7830 COMMERCE DR, FLORENCE, KY 41042) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP BOLTS BECAME DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V358000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 64,665.

NHTSA complaint #11342951 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AND PARKED MOMENTARILY, THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF A FUEL LEAK UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF FUEL VAPORS FROM THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MC KENNY CHEVROLET GMC CADILLAC LOCATED AT 831 S MAIN ST, LOWELL, NC 28098 PHONE NUMBER 704-313-0074, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL LINE BECAME DISCONNECTED FROM THE FUEL PUMP. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE FUEL LINES AND FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V358000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A REPRESENTATIVE WOULD PROVIDE A CALLBACK WHICH WAS STILL PENDING. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000.

NHTSA complaint #11297987 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

THE DEF MODULE KIT WAS REPLACED ON OCTUBRE 7 AND THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AGAIN THE CODES ARE P203C, P204C AND P205C. THESE CODES ARE RELATED WITH THE DEF FLUID AND MY TRUCK HAD THE LOW DEF MESSAGE ON TWICE IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS EVEN THOUGH THE TRUCK STILL HAS DEF (FLUID) IN THE TANK.

NHTSA complaint #11281862 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IT POPPED UP ENGINE POWER REDUCED WOULDN'T GO OVER 35 MILES AND HR ON THE INTERSTATE IS NOT A GOOD THING. I PULLED OVER TURNED CAR OFF. TURNED KEY BACK ON STARTED IT WAS FINE. A COUPLE WEEKS LATER PULLING OUT IN TRAFFIC CHECK ENGINE.LIGHT.COMES ON AND LOSES POWER AGAIN ALMOST GET HIT. GO TO PARTS.STORE TO PLUG MACHINE FOR DIAGNOSIS. FIRST IT SAID UNKNOWN. SO WE DO IT AGAIN PA201 00 CODE. COMPUTER SAID CO2 SENSOR. I WAS TOLD A TSB BULLETIN CAME IN FOR THIS SOFTWARE UPDATE BUT NOBODY WANTS TO TALK ABOUT IT THEY JUST WANT TO FIX IT THEN CHARGE.U FOR IT.BUT.I THINK IT SHOULD BE COVERED SOFTWARE ISSUES SHOULDN'T BE ABSORBED AT CUSTOMERS EXSPENSE. MY TRUCK IS A TURBO DIESEL ITS HARD TO FIND PARTS FOR IT AT PART STORE AND DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE JUST GETTING IN OIL FILTERS. ANYWAY IN RESPONSE OF SOFTWARE IT SHOULD BE COVERED BY SOMEONE ELSE BESIDES ME. BEFORE IT LOSES POWER AND VET'S ME KILLED OR I. A WRECK NEED ISSUE RESOLVED

NHTSA complaint #11267203 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2016 CHEVY COLORADO WITH LESS THEN 10,000 MILES. AT LOW RPMS ON ANY INCLINE TRUCK WILL BUCK, SPUTTER, AND HESITATE RATHER THAN AUTOMATICALLY SHIFT INTO LOWER GEAR. IN CITY TRAFFIC, AFTER SLOWING TO MAKE A TURN THEN ACCELERATING, TRUCK WILL BUCK AND SPUTTER AND DRIVE TRAIN WILL MAKE A HAMMER SOUND AFTER ENGAGING . I TOOK IT TO DEALER WHO SAID HE COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM, ALTHOUGH THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM.

NHTSA complaint #11142804 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO DUROMAX DIESEL IN SEPTEMBER OF 2016. AT 9,638 MILES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FOR THE NOX SENSOR. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THEM BUT IT DID NOT FIX ANYTHING. AS IT TURNS OUT THE ISSUE WAS A RECALL WHICH REPROGRAMMED THE ECU. THEY DECIDED TO MAKE THE TOLERANCES LOOSER ON THE SENSORS. AT 10,647 MILES THERE WAS A LOUD WINING COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE RACE TO THE PINION BEARING IN THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS PITTED AND CAUSING THE BEARING TO FAIL. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. AT 22715 MILES THE TRUCK WOULD GO INTO REDUCED POWER MODE WHICH IS 25 MILES PER HOUR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY CAUSING OTHER MOTORISTS TO SWERVE TO AVOID A COLLISION. WHEN THE TRUCK WAS TURNED OFF AND TURNED BACK ON THE ERROR WOULD CLEAR AND THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVABLE AGAIN. THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT REPLICATE THE ISSUE SO IT TOOK MANY VISITS BEFORE THEY REPLACED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR. AFTER THIS DID NOT FIX THE ISSUE AND ALMOST CAUSED ANOTHER ACCIDENT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN AND THE COMPLETE WIRING HARNESS WAS REPLACE. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE CONNECTORS WERE IMPROPERLY CRIMPED AT THE FACTORY. THE TRUCK IS NOW AT THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN AT 26,000 MILES TO REPLACE THE DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID PUMP. THIS FAULT ALSO CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO GO INTO REDUCED POWER MODE WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AGAIN. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT RELIABLE, DANGEROUS, AND I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT, ESPECIALLY WHEN MY FAMILY IS WITH ME. I CONTACTED CHEVROLET CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE TEAM CONCENTRIX ON BEHALF OF CHEVROLET TO SEEK A SOLUTION ON A BRAND NEW VEHICLE THAT HAD MAJOR PROBLEMS. THE REPRESENTATIVE DID NOT CARE AND TOLD ME TO PURSUE A RESOLUTION ON MY OWN.

NHTSA complaint #11114888 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

THE VEHICLE WAS ON A STREET STOPPED AT A STOPLIGHT WITH THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL ON AND IN DRIVE. THE VEHICLE RADIO AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM POWERED OFF AND RESET WITHOUT KNOWN CAUSE AND THE VEHICLE ENGINE AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED BY PLACING THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND USING THE KEY TO START NORMALLY.

NHTSA complaint #11105321 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH DIESEL FUEL LEAK WHICH BEGAN IN OCTOBER 2017. WILL BE RETURNING TO THE DEALER ON 27 MARCH 2018 FOR CAUSE SEARCH OF THE PROBLEM AND REPAIR. DEALER CONFIRMED ONE OF THE DIESEL FUEL LEAKS DURING NOVEMBER 2017 WAS A LEAK AT THE FUEL PUMP AND A LOOSE FUEL LINE. PROBLEM HAS RETURNED AFTER 3900 MILES OF USE. DIESEL FUMES PERMEATE THE CABIN AND DIESEL FUEL COVERS THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE TRUCK FROM THE FRONT WHEEL WELL ALONG THE BODY TO THE REAR LEFT BUMPER. HAVE CONTACTED CHEVROLET CORPORATE DURING NOVEMBER 2017 TO MAKE THEM AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND CREATE A FORMAL CASE REPORT. HAVE STARTED ANOTHER CASE REPORT WITH CHEVROLET AS OF FRIDAY (23 MARCH 2018) TO SEEK A PERMANENT AND DURABLE RESOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM.

NHTSA complaint #11081309 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

VEHICLE HAS ERRATIC DOWNSHIFTING AND UPSHIFTING OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUSES ABRUPT CHANGES IN ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION THAT SETS UP SEQUENCES THAT FORCE THE DRIVER TO CONTINUALLY PRESS DOWN ON, OR LET UP, ON THE BREAK AND OR ACCELERATOR TO ATTEMPT TO BLEND IN WITH STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC. ONLY GETTING 15-16.5 MPG CITY DRIVING.

NHTSA complaint #10949602 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

THIS VEHICLE'S ERRATIC DOWNSHIFTING AND UPSHIFTING OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUSES ABRUPT CHANGES IN ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION THAT SETS UP SEQUENCES THAT FORCE THE DRIVER TO CONTINUALLY PRESS DOWN ON, OR LET UP, ON THE BREAK AND OR ACCELERATOR TO ATTEMPT TO BLEND IN WITH STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC. IN VERY HEAVY TRAFFIC, PRESENT WHEN ENTERING OR LEAVING LARGE CITIES, THE ONSET AND CONTINUANCE OF THIS VEHICLE'S PERFORMANCE WORSENS RESULTING IN DRIVER FATIGUE AND EXTREME STRESS, BROUGHT ON BY THE EVER PRESENT NECESSITY TO BE EXTRA WATCHFUL AND TO MANEUVER TO AVOID HITTING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT, OR BEING REAR-ENDED. WHEN DRIVING THROUGH MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN AT TODAY'S INTERSTATE SPEEDS, THERE IS RECURRING "BUMPING" THAT SETS UP WHEN ASCENDING LONG GRADES. IT CREATES THE FEELING THAT EITHER THE TRANSMISSION IS ATTEMPTING TO DOWNSHIFT BUT THEN CHANGES ITS MIND, OR THE ENGINE'S RPM ARE ABOUT TO INCREASE BUT DON'T. THIS ADDS TO FEAR OF IMMINENT FAILURE AND BEING LEFT STRANDED. THIS BEHAVIOR WAS PRESENT FROM THE VERY FIRST TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN. IT'S GETTING WORSE.THIS DRIVER BELIEVES THE UNSAFE OPERATING PERFORMANCE OF THIS VEHICLE AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, IS EXACERBATED BY THE COMBINATION OF THE SMALL, 4 CYLINDER ENGINE COUPLED TO THE 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION, THAT REQUIRES THE ENGINE TO RAPIDLY DOWNSHIFT OR UPSHIFT TO PROVIDE THE NEEDED PERFORMANCE REQUIRED IN TODAY'S DRIVING ENVIRONMENTS. FURTHER, IT IS EVIDENT THE SOFTWARE CONTROLLING THE TRANSMISSION'S OPERATING BEHAVIOR WAS NEITHER FULLY DEVELOPED NOR TESTED THROUGHOUT ITS ANTICIPATED FULL OPERATING RANGE AND AS SUCH CREATES A VEHICLE THAT IS DANGEROUS TO OPERATE ON PUBLIC ROADS ATTEMPTS TO HAVE THESE ISSUES ADDRESSED WITH THE DEALER RESULTED IN BEING TOLD..." NOTHING CAN BE DONE...THE PROBLEMS YOU ARE ENCOUNTERING ARE BEING ARE BEING EXPERIENCED BY MANY CUSTOMERS. CHEVROLET IS NOT PROVIDING ANY SOLUTIONS".

NHTSA complaint #10938972 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

WHEN MERGING ONTO I-70 FREEWAY FROM ON-RAMP, I APPLIED THROTTLE TO MOVE INTO THE TRAFFIC FLOW. ENGINE "STUMBLED" AS IF IN A DEAD SPOT. TRUCK DID NOT ACCELERATE AND APPEARED TO BE LUGGING BADLY. TRANSMISSION WAS IN TOO HIGH A GEAR AND SEEMED TO BE SEARCHING FOR CORRECT GEAR. DURING THIS TIME ONCOMING TRAFFIC WAS FORCED TO BRAKE AND THERE WAS A NEAR MISS OF HAVING A REAR-END COLLISION. ALL I COULD DO WAS WATCH IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR AS TRAFFIC CONVERGED ON ME. THIS "DEAD THROTTLE / WRONG GEAR" ISSUE HAS HAPPENED REPEATEDLY ON SURFACE STREETS BUT LUCKILY ON SURFACE STREETS I WAS NOT IN SUCH A CRITICAL SITUATION. THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN REPORTED REPEATEDLY AND AT MANY PLACES ON THE INTERNET. WHEN WILL NHTSA FORCE GM TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE? HOPEFULLY YOU WILL ACT BEFORE THIS RESULTS IN SERIOUS INJURY OR FATALITIES (IF IT ALREADY HAS NOT). PLEASE ACT!

NHTSA complaint #10886265 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.