MYRModel Year Report

2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

● Typical for this model
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:58:16.978Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
51
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2016

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Steering

29% of complaints

Complaints per year

1994: 1 complaint 1994 1996: 1 complaint 1997: 61 complaints 1998: 67 complaints 1999: 47 complaints 1999 2000: 80 complaints 2001: 72 complaints 2002: 50 complaints 2003: 42 complaints 2003 2004: 41 complaints 2005: 46 complaints 2006: 52 complaints 2007: 39 complaints 2007 2008: 31 complaints 2009: 10 complaints 2010: 2 complaints 2011: 29 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 26 complaints 2014: 10 complaints 2015: 52 complaints 2016: 51 complaints 2016 51 2017: 13 complaints 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 22 complaints 2020: 42 complaints 2021: 40 complaints 2022: 28 complaints 2023: 15 complaints 2023 2024: 50 complaints 2025: 12 complaints 2026: 2 complaints
1994: 1 complaint 1994 1996: 1 complaint 1997: 61 complaints 1997 1998: 67 complaints 1999: 47 complaints 1999 2000: 80 complaints 2001: 72 complaints 2001 2002: 50 complaints 2003: 42 complaints 2003 2004: 41 complaints 2005: 46 complaints 2005 2006: 52 complaints 2007: 39 complaints 2007 2008: 31 complaints 2009: 10 complaints 2009 2010: 2 complaints 2011: 29 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 26 complaints 2013 2014: 10 complaints 2015: 52 complaints 2016: 51 complaints 2016 51 2017: 13 complaints 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 22 complaints 2019 2020: 42 complaints 2021: 40 complaints 2021 2022: 28 complaints 2023: 15 complaints 2023 2024: 50 complaints 2025: 12 complaints 2025 2026: 2 complaints
1994: 1 complaint 1994 1996: 1 complaint 1997: 61 complaints 1997 1998: 67 complaints 1999: 47 complaints 1999 2000: 80 complaints 2001: 72 complaints 2001 2002: 50 complaints 2003: 42 complaints 2003 2004: 41 complaints 2005: 46 complaints 2005 2006: 52 complaints 2007: 39 complaints 2007 2008: 31 complaints 2009: 10 complaints 2009 2010: 2 complaints 2011: 29 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 26 complaints 2013 2014: 10 complaints 2015: 52 complaints 2016: 51 complaints 2016 51 2017: 13 complaints 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 22 complaints 2019 2020: 42 complaints 2021: 40 complaints 2021 2022: 28 complaints 2023: 15 complaints 2023 2024: 50 complaints 2025: 12 complaints 2025 2026: 2 complaints

2016: 51 complaints

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YearComplaints
19941
19961
199761
199867
199947
200080
200172
200250
200342
200441
200546
200652
200739
200831
200910
20102
201129
201223
201326
201410
201552
201651
201713
201819
201922
202042
202140
202228
202315
202450
202512
20262

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

29% · 15 reports

Fuel/propulsion system

22% · 11 reports
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Probable High Pressure Fuel Pump (CP4) failure resulting in the vehicle stalling without warning.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-11

Also filed under Engine

Service brakes

20% · 10 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Brakes are not efficient. They need enormous amount of pressure to stop. Or brake pedals must be applied(Pumped) several times to stop better with less pressure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-01-14

Electrical system

12% · 6 reports
CRASH
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During snow removal the night of December 10, 2021 into the morning of December 11, 2021, vehicle was in reverse traveling approximately 10-20 mph (actual speed at impact is unknown).

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-12-13

Also filed under Air bags

Structure

12% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing body and tailgate.

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Leak is causing black mold, creating an unsafe environment inside the vehicle where child is expected and required by law to be buckled right above a black mold infected carpet and behind…

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-03

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. While driving approximately 70 MPH hauling a goose neck flatbed duel tandem trailer, the power bus bar shorted. In addition, there was a failure with a loose wire associated with the starter.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-09-23

There is no grille billet covering the radiator in the front of the vehicle and debris fills the coils on the radiator causing the transmission to run…

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-09-20

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2016-03-14Service brakes, hydraulic16V069000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 1, 2013, to February 1, 2016, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) manufactured...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the brake pedal pivot nut and reinstall with an increased torque, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016.

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    2016-10-13Air bags, seat belts16V651000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016.

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    2017-08-04Air bags, seat belts17V437000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017.

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    2018-10-03Service brakes, hydraulic18V578000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 Crew Cab Special Service, Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special Service, GMC Sierra 2500, and 3500 vehicles.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the nut and reinstall the nut with increased tightness, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2018.

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    2019-07-30Fuel system, gasoline19V088000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 GMC Sierra 3500 and Chevrolet Silverado 3500 trucks equipped with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks.

    Remedy: GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear-tank fuel-pump module, inspect the front tank and, if necessary, replace the front tank, free of charge. The recall began July 30, 2019. GM's number for this recall is N182204190.

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    2022-05-05Air bags21V504000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 18, 2021. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available.

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    Date not on fileAir bags26V611000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500, GMC Sierra 2500/3500 vehicles, and 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 10 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 26V611000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V069000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 16V651000 · Air bags, seat belts
  • Recall 17V437000 · Air bags, seat belts
  • Recall 18V578000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 19V088000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 21V504000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.