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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Towing Recalls TSBs The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado takes 0W-20 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 5 quarts (filter included). You’ll need a 15mm socket for the drain plug, torqued to 25 Nm. The OEM oil filter is the ACDelco PF64, with 2 compatible alternatives listed below. Note: this vehicle has 4 active recalls — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
Data last verified: April 30, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Torque your drain plug to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (ACDelco PF64) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 0W-20 Full Synthetic as specified by Chevrolet — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval.
Maintenance schedule Choose interval 5,000 miles 7,500 miles 10,000 miles 15,000 miles 20,000 miles 30,000 miles 50,000 miles 60,000 miles 90,000 miles 100,000 miles Select a mileage interval above to see scheduled maintenance items.
Safety recalls4 15V807000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado trucks manufactured August 25, 2015 to September 24, 2015, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured August 28, 2015 to September 24, 2015. The affected vehicles have a console compartment lid latch assembly that may fail to keep the compartment door closed in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
16V125000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to February 2, 2016, Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured January 9, 2016, to January 26, 2016, and 2016 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 21, 2016, to February 4, 2016. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
17V621000
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 of a high speed crash.
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