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. I ONLY HAVE 41000 MILES ON MY TRUCK, SO THERE …
2016 chevrolet Colorado cruise control problems
moderate 10 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600
Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$600
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
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. THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO…
Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2016 chevrolet Colorado?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 10 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $600 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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