2016 Chevrolet Silverado
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2016
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2016: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 40 |
| 1993 | 69 |
| 1994 | 210 |
| 1995 | 263 |
| 1996 | 186 |
| 1997 | 272 |
| 1998 | 279 |
| 1999 | 1,660 |
| 2000 | 1,305 |
| 2001 | 877 |
| 2002 | 710 |
| 2003 | 695 |
| 2004 | 622 |
| 2005 | 316 |
| 2006 | 182 |
| 2007 | 183 |
| 2008 | 162 |
| 2009 | 76 |
| 2010 | 62 |
| 2011 | 75 |
| 2012 | 68 |
| 2013 | 64 |
| 2014 | 124 |
| 2015 | 76 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 125 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
2 of 5 total reports mention: air bags.
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The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado HD Crew. The contact stated while driving approximately at 55 mph when the vehicles in front of the contact began to stop abruptly which resulted in the contact crashing the vehicle into another vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-09-08
Entire instrument cluster went out while driving causing loss of needed information such as speed and other pertinent information.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-04-21
Power train
2 of 5 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
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See attached document for complaint
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-07
Steering
1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.
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I purchased a 2016 Silverado 1500 4WD ltz crew on February 08, 2016.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-02-24
Electronic stability control (esc)
1 of 5 total reports mentions: electronic stability control (esc).
Electrical system
1 of 5 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2015-12-02Air bags15V830000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pick up trucks manufactured October 13, 2015, to October 14, 2015.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will have the mounting stud repositioned and the SDM replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 2, 2015.
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2016-03-14Electrical system16V084000 Genera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.
Buy-smart checklist
2016 Chevrolet Silverado — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V830000 · Air bags
- Recall 16V084000 · Electrical system
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado have?
- 2 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.