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2016 Chevrolet Colorado Pickup - 2WD

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Colorado Pickup - 2WD.

Body TRUCKTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Pickup in 2WD configuration is a light-duty truck paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, and its routine maintenance profile calls for 5.0 quarts of 5W-20 or 0W-20 engine oil. EPA ratings land at 11 mpg city, 16 mpg highway, and 13 mpg combined, reflecting a utility-first calibration. Across the model's full complaint history from 2004 through 2026, the 2016 model year stands at the top of the curve with 695 owner complaints, against a low of just one complaint for 2013, and it also carries four recalls with steering flagged as the leading concern. That concentration of reported issues makes the 2016 Colorado a pivotal year for researchers tracking the model's long-term reliability patterns.

Model year201620062005

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 / 0W-20OEM · verified
EPA fuel economy11/16/13 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 86 · 590 CCA battery, OE oil filter 25206377. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 86 · 590 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size265/70R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter25206377 alt 12577653
Engine air filter94775933 alt 23248945
Fuel filter52100212
Spark plug12681660 alt 12680074
Battery88866116 alt 88864541
Front wiper blades84808707 alt 84808706
Serpentine belt12651792 alt 12664598
Thermostat12582472 alt 12650486
Cabin air filter23135671

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length224.8 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height70.5 in
Wheelbase140.6 in
Curb weight4259 lb
Track (front / rear)62.2 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined11 / 16 / 13 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 5W-20 / 0W-20 engine oil, GM part number 88863089 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-6-5-4-3-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidDEXRON(R)-VI GM P/N 89020661
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.7
Brake FluidDOT 3
Clutch FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilGM part number 88863089
Engine CoolantDex Cool
Engine Coolant Capacity12.5 qt
Engine CoolantDex Cool

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs97 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts37
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs53.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission15.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)56.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket92.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle63.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket63.0 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts47.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-6-5-4-3-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerAc Delco
Spark Plug Gap.037 - .043 in
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.37 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number86
Standard BCI Cranking Performance590 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature188-206 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-94
Residual Pressure43-58 in idle psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)43-58 psi at idle psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)43-51 Diesel
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)43-58 psi at idle psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 21; Rear: 25 /; Rear: 25
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 59; Rear: 74; Front: 59 Turn; Rear: 74 Replace
ABS Sensor Torque6.6 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .980; Rear: .650
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0002
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Install new bolt and tighten to 151.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11018 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: loosen all bolts completely, Step 3: 18.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 11022 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: loosen all bolts completely, Step 3: 18.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 11022 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head or head bolt bosses · M11 Bolts:

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2150 degrees; M8 Bolts:150 degrees
111.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
275 degrees75 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not reuse any bolts. Coat new bolts with specified engine oil

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2190 degrees190 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4022 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
136.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 360 degrees, Step 3: 18.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 11036 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4522 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
136.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9036 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 37,500 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Clutch Hydraulic System (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Timing Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Pickup - 2WD dominate in one area — the steering, 332 of 695 reports (48%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 4 recall campaigns target the steering, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 14 of the reports describe a crash and 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the steering pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1594
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
695
Owner complaints
14 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’04’05’06’07’08’09’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 695 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering332
Power Train56
Steering,Electrical System39
Electrical System25
Unknown Or Other23
Steering,Electronic Stability Control (Esc)22
Service Brakes22
Engine11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V621000Air Bags:FrontalReported 05/10/2017

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer…

18V358000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 31/05/2018

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1594 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT5509M2026-05-14Unknown Or OtherThis PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP61042026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V2026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP4902U2026-01-08Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 86 batteryVehicles taking 5.0 qtEngine oil filter 25206377Engine air filter 94775933Fuel filter 52100212Spark plug 12681660

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2016 Colorado Pickup - 2WD take?

5.0 qt of 5W-20 meeting GM Dexos 1 specification or equivalent. Where temperatures fall below -20 degreesF, GM recommends using an SAE 0W-20 oil., per the factory manual.

Does the 2016 Colorado Pickup - 2WD have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Colorado Pickup - 2WD get?

EPA figures are 11 city / 16 highway / 13 combined mpg.