2016 Chevrolet Colorado Cruise Control Problems
10 owner-reported cruise control complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (10)
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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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