2016 Chevrolet Colorado: fuel pump failure

Filed Mar 25, 2026 · Acceleration, Fuel system · NM

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.

Filed Oct 20, 2025 · Fuel system · LA

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 federal safety agency 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.

Filed Oct 20, 2022 · Fuel system · FL

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

Filed Aug 3, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 64,665 miles · IL

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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v358000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,665.

Filed Jan 8, 2020 · Fuel system · 34,000 miles · NC

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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Mar 26, 2018 · Fuel system · 23,000 miles · WA

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.