The service and repair manual for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado — 2.8L I4 and 2.5L I4 and 3.6L V6 engines, 7 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.8L I4 — DOHC, turbocharged 2.5L I4 — 150 cu in, DOHC 3.6L V6 — 217 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | WT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Z71 Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · LT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · Base Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · Z71 Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · LT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door +1 |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 928 complaints · 833 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2016 Colorado manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 609
- General Information 2,015
- Accessories & Equipment 5,496
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 443
- Body & Frame 1,581
- Brakes 733
- Restraints 420
- Drivelines & Axles 454
- Steering 265
- Electrical 3,656
- Suspension 177
- Engine Mechanical 944
- Transmission 189
- Engine Performance 3,247
- Tighten (use NEW Nut) 260
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2016 Colorado
- Air Bags — frontal · 16V125000An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.
- Latches/Locks/Linkages · 15V807000If the console compartment door does not remain closed in a crash, the contents stored in.
Owners have filed 928 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 833 technical service bulletins for the 2016 Colorado. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2016 Colorado manual
Is this manual specific to the 2016 Colorado?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2016 model year, covering the 2.8L I4 and 2.5L I4 and 3.6L V6 across the WT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Z71 Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, LT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, Base Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, Z71 Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, LT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, WT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 2016 Colorado problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2016 Colorado, covering air bags, latches/locks/linkages. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Chevrolet dealers.
Does it include 2016 Colorado wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2016 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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