2016 Chevrolet Colorado: engine stalls while driving

Filed Apr 11, 2026 · Steering · TX

For the past couple years, the electronic power steering system shuts off while driving. Turning off and on the car would usually reset it. These past couple months, that trick doesn't work anymore. Using an OBD two-way scanner, the codes popping up are PSCM not calibrated and it shuts off the braking system as well. This seems incredibly dangerous and am surprised it's not included in the recall. I am shocked the dealership is recommending the entire power steering assembly needs to be replaced at a cost of thousands of dollars. Reading the recall notice (RCSB-21V213-4201), the replacement solution is a $20 cover and repacking of an easily accessible component. This really needs to be escalated to include other model years as well.

Filed Mar 9, 2026 · Steering · AZ

I am consistently having the power steering shut off while driving . I have read that this was an issue with the 2015 model year that had a recall issued , but there is no recall for the exact same problem on a 2016 model year . When this happens it puts me at risk of controlling vehicle , not only at slow speeds but also at freeway driving .

Filed Oct 30, 2025 · Engine, Steering · 122,998 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a turn, the vehicle stalled but restarted. The contact continued driving, but the failure recurred. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure should be covered under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V213000 (Steering). The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering gear torque sensor cover assembly needed to be replaced; Part Number: 23232310. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 122,998.

Filed Aug 30, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · WI

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

Filed Jun 25, 2024 · Steering · CA

My 2016 Colorado power steering went out today for the fourth time stabilitrak symbol came on the dash board and truck stalled I have a prior complaint number 11443171 same exact thing happened

Filed Nov 8, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · 130,000 miles · NV

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.

Filed Aug 3, 2023 · Steering · IA

Power steering shuts off while driving. Once stopped, turned off and turned back on it will work. The issue being it continues to do this. It is a huge safety risk and how they recalled 2015, but not 2016 is very frustrating when the same issue continues to happen. We have called corporate, but they have not been willing to fix their problem. All we got from them was sorry it is not a recall for that specific year. Letting them know it is the exact same issue that was recalled for the earlier year, but not this one was not okay. Just trying to make sense of this all. Why no recall yet?

Filed Feb 10, 2023 · Steering · SC

Was driving down the road and the stabilitrac warning came on and it caused the power steering system to shut down while driving causing me to almost wreck because the steering became so hard to turn. When I stopped and turned the truck off and restarted it, the warning lights went off and the power steering was working normally again

Filed Oct 24, 2021 · Steering · NV

Without warning, my power steering shut down while driving on a city street. Turning the vehicle became very difficult resulting in a significant safety issue. A Stabilitrack warning message came on at the same time the steering went out. It is my understanding that GM has known about this for several years but has not ordered any recalls for the 2016 model.

Filed Oct 22, 2021 · Steering · TX

The vehicle’s power steering turns off while driving it. If you pull over and turn the vehicle off for a little bit upon turning it on again power steering will be restored and the warning will be gone. The problem is intermittent and does not provide any system codes when a code reader inserted. The issue is prominent and is a known recall for the 2015 models built in early 2015. Many owners of 2016 models have reported the same issue and the dealer has said the fix is replacing the steering rack but since there is no recall it is not covered.

Filed Apr 27, 2021 · Fuel system · 45,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Apr 3, 2021 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 100,000 miles · LA

Vehicle stalled due to braking during stopping has brake assist service light on still does the same thing other vehicles have recalls