2016 Chevrolet Colorado electrical problems
120 of the 708 complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado name the electrical system (NHTSA’s “Electrical System” heading — wiring, modules, batteries, charging, infotainment and driver displays — NHTSA's broadest heading). Filed under the same heading: 331 manufacturer bulletins. Every figure below is a document in a federal file, linked; none is a failure rate, and none is a verdict on any one car.
What owners filed about the electrical system
Source: NHTSA complaint database3 of the 120 reports a crash · 1 a fire · 0 injuries. Self-reported, unverified.
Filed per year: 2016: 2 · 2017: 5 · 2018: 5 · 2019: 12 · 2020: 12 · 2021: 15 · 2022: 12 · 2023: 22 · 2024: 15 · 2025: 13 · 2026: 7
Half of the 42 owners who gave an odometer reading reported the electrical problem between 17,000 and 52,000 miles. A median of reports, not the life of a part.
708 complaints in all about the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, 7 filed in 2026. The whole picture, every system →
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many of these were sold; nothing here is a rate. NHTSA groups complaints coarsely, so “Electrical System” means the same area of the vehicle, not one fault.
Across model years: Chevrolet Colorado electrical problems, every year on file →
In owners’ own words
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseFiled with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, about the electrical system. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed; unverified reports — what was said, not a finding that it was true.
The driver instrument and radio displays go black for some minutes (2 to 20) minutes and then return to function. During the black out I can not check speed, gas mileage, odometer or any other instrument function. I have visited champion Chevrolet in johnson city, tn and wilson county motors in lebanon, tn to have the problem resolved.
While turning into a parking lot the vehicle stalled without warning. All electronics went dead, and vehicle lurched to a stop. After shifting into park the vehicle started normally. Shortly after, while turning on a city street it happened again. Towed to dealer for repair.
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. While driving at an unknown speed, the instrument panel gauges flickered and the stability trac indicator illuminated. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The failure recurred approximately four months later.
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that a loud abnormal noise was heard when shifting into park or reverse, and the vehicle hesitated before shifting into gear. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost power without warning.
Dashboard settings/radio/backup camera display unit goes blank and resets resulting in loss of backup camera availability. Usually, on start up but continuing for up to 15 minutes during which settings and backup camera are unavailable. Usually when stationary but has also happens while backing up.
What is on file about the electrical system
Source: NHTSA recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications331 manufacturer bulletins filed under this heading
The 0 newest are listed; every one is on the model year’s page. Quote the document number at a service desk — it is a diagnosis the maker has already written down.
Trouble codes named on this system
B3055 B3060 B3935 C1114 C0545 B101D P015A P0326
Codes a bulletin or an owner’s complaint about the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado names on this model year; a code with a record of its own links it.
Other systems with a record on the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado
Source: the same files- transmission and drivetrain problems 97 complaints
- engine problems 50 complaints
Common questions
Source: NHTSA complaint database, recalls and manufacturer communicationsAre electrical problems common on the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado?
They are documented: NHTSA holds 120 owner complaints naming the electrical system on this model year (17% of everything owners filed about it), and 331 manufacturer bulletins are filed under the same heading. Whether it is a problem on one particular car is a diagnosis, not a count, and a count says nothing about how many were sold.
Is there a recall for the electrical system on the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado?
No recall campaign is filed under this heading for this model year (there are 4 filed under other headings). A bulletin is not a recall: it carries no federal duty to repair for free.
When do electrical problems show up on the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado?
Owners who gave an odometer reading reported it at a median of 31,467 miles; half of them between 17,000 and 52,000. That is when reports cluster, not the life of a part.
What does NHTSA's "Electrical System" heading cover?
Wiring, modules, batteries, charging, infotainment and driver displays — NHTSA's broadest heading. Owners choose the heading when they file, so it says which area of the vehicle the complaint is about, not which part failed.