Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the torque converter (4 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the transmission and drivetrain covers the 2016 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 2,400 and 34,455 miles, from the 25 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“Reference report #[XXX] The transmission in my 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 Quad Cab short bed is hard shifting, shuddering and pausing. The transmission has been serviced two times by the dealer and two times by me. Servicing means fluid and filter changes. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”

Filed Jan 25, 2024

“Vehicle shuddering at low speeds. Took to Chevrolet Dealer, and they diagnosed as Torque Converter coming apart. Colorado has 67,953 miles. Per dealer service department, Need to replace Transmission at $6,273.52. If not replaced, Vehicle will freeze up and not be able to shift gears.”

Filed Feb 14, 2023 · 67,953 miles

“Poor shifting, engine bogging down going up hills, shudder. I have had vehicle in to at least 3 different Chevy dealerships complaining of shudder, slipping and they claim they can't reproduce. It's getting much worse now. Started around 60k miles”

Filed Jun 23, 2021 · 60,000 miles

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