2016 Chevrolet Colorado · symptom sheet

Brakes grind, pulse or wear early

40owner reports
51,000median miles
5involved a crash

Newest report Aug 24, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

40 of the 699 complaints on this car describe brake wear.

Tick what matches of 40 reports

a brake warning light

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the booster (4 reports) and the ABS module (4 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the brakes covers the 2016 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

NHTSA investigations into the brakes on the Colorado

EA26-006opened Aug 21, 2026

Brakes · model years 2023 to 2026

Electronic brake module component failure. Open.

NHTSA summary

On April 11, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE24011 after receiving complaints concerning a loss of brake assist in 2023 MY Cadillac Lyriq vehicles. These complaints allege a hard brake pedal, followed by a âBrake System Failureâ message at start up or while driving. GM shared records regarding several internal investigations for loss of brake assist due to alleged spindle fractures in the eBoost system. GM has stated that in the event of a spindle fracture, anti-lock brakes (ABS), stability control, and traction control remain functional until the vehicle comes to a complete stop. At this point, ABS, brake assist, stability control, and traction control functions are lost. The loss of these functions causes the vehicle to set one of three Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) based on failed performance criteria for the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM). These DTCs, in turn, activate several driver alerts: an audible chime, a visual âService Brake Systemâ message in the display, and multiple illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lights (MILs) for the ABS, Traction Control, and Brakes informing the driver of loss of functionality. The vehicle speed will also be limited to 70 KPH (43 MPH). Since opening PE24011, ODI has continued to receive reports of loss of brake assist. Some of these reports describe symptoms inconsistent with GMâs description of a spindle failure. These reports allege an immediate loss of brake assist fun

None of these investigations covers the 2016 model year.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 40,100 and 130,000 miles, from the 14 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“Happened twice now while driving, power steering suddenly lost and two messages on dash: Loss of Power Steering and Stabilitrak. Pulled over and turned off ignition. When restarted all errors automatically cleared and systems appear to be functioning correctly. Steering without power assist is very difficult and high safety concern at low speed driving.”
Filed Oct 17, 2025

“The electric power steering is going out spontaneously while driving and also disengaging stablitrak and abs just like the already known recall for the 2015”
Filed Jul 19, 2024

“Vacuum pump failed and developed a tear almost leading to an accident. Now part of the pump system broke into motor leading to potential engine failure.”
Filed May 14, 2024

“The brake pedal suddenly became very stiff with no warning while driving at highway speeds. Braking was very difficult and required me to swerve into another lane to not impact a car and run a red light. I managed to stop afterwards. This was caused by the cam driven vacuum pump failing. No warning of any kind was given.”
Filed May 10, 2024

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 5 of 40 reports involved a crash and 2 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.