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2016 Chevrolet Colorado Cruise Control Problems

10 owner-reported cruise control complaints from NHTSA data

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Jan 2020Dec 2018
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (10)

highVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: May 2021

2016-2020 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon diesel models have faulty DPF and DEF systems that fail within <20-60K miles. They do not warranty it as powertrain, and it is a common problem. SAFETY ISSUE: While out of state, the vehicle regenerating exhaust cleaning cycle can not properly clean the system.

NHTSA #: 11418576
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: May 2023

Anytime I drive down a moderately steep hill, the transmission down shifts to a lower gear and the RPMs go above 5000. It seems to get stuck in this gear for a bit of time. If I speed up, the RPMs get to about 6000 before shifting.

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NHTSA #: 11521280
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Mar 2020

I put larger tires on my colorado. The local chevrolet dealer says they cannot correct the speedometer reading. I am told I can buy the necessary software from gm, but I can't find it, nor can anyone at the dealership tell me how to obtain it.

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NHTSA #: 11316752
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jan 2020

When driving about 35 MPH, and then pressing the gas pedal to accelerate / pass another vehicle, the engine revs up to 4000 ' 5000 rpms, but does not downshift. It then takes a few seconds to go back to 1200-1500 RPM range. It may downshift at that point, and the truck will jerk violently.

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NHTSA #: 11297763
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jan 2020

When driving about 35 MPH, and then pressing the gas pedal to accelerate / pass another vehicle, the engine revs up to 4000 ' 5000 rpms, but does not downshift. It then takes a few seconds to go back to 1200-1500 RPM range. It may downshift at that point, and the truck will jerk violently.

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NHTSA #: 11297765
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2019

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.

NHTSA #: 11267203
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Dec 2018

As I was driving my vehicle home from work, my vehicle lost acceleration and the stabiltrax warning came on. I had to pull off of the highway as fast as I could due to the fact that the speed was 75 and my vehicle was decelerating very quickly. I turned my car off momentarily and it magically became normal other then the check engine light staying on.

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NHTSA #: 11162141
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet colorado. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly hesitated when attempting to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (ferman chevrolet of tarbon springs) on several occasions, but the failure could not be duplicated.

NHTSA #: 10993795
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
Filed: Dec 2016

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, a loud popping noise came from the engine area before the speed suddenly decreased to 40 MPH. During the failure, the steering assist, stabilitrak, four wheel drive and trailer braking system warning lights illuminated.

NHTSA #: 10934932
lowVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2017

The transmission does not downshift from a high gear (5 or 6) to a lower gear when slowing down from 45 MPH to 20 MPH (or lower). When the accelerator is depressed to accelerate the engine bucks, vibrates, and does not accelerate. The engine RPM drops to 1,000 RPM or lower.

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NHTSA #: 11004181

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