The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado has 2 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints).
Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints5filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths2 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Electrical system › Software
NHTSA recall 16V084000 · Feb 11, 2016 · 139 vehicles
Problem: Genera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles. The radio may intermittently fail to provide an audio warning when the key has been left in the ignition and the door is opened or when the driver does not fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection", and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: 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. GM's number for this recall is 15808.
Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
NHTSA recall 15V830000 · Dec 10, 2015 · 90 vehicles
Problem: 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. In the affected vehicles, the mounting stud used to secure the air bag sensing and diagnostic Module (SDM) may be incorrectly positioned, and as a result, the SDM housing could fracture.
Risk: If the SDM housing fractures, water may get into SDM causing it to malfunction and hinder the proper deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash, thereby increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15794.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Fuel economy
Silverado C15 2WD FFV
20mpg combined
City / highway
18 / 23 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel
Silverado 15 Hybrid 2WD Hybrid
20mpg combined
City / highway
18 / 24 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel
Silverado C15 2WD FFV
19mpg combined
City / highway
16 / 23 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel
Silverado C15 2WD
19mpg combined
City / highway
16 / 23 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel
Silverado K15 4WD FFV
19mpg combined
City / highway
17 / 22 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel
Silverado C15 2WD
18mpg combined
City / highway
16 / 22 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel
Silverado K15 4WD FFV
18mpg combined
City / highway
16 / 22 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel
Silverado K15 4WD
18mpg combined
City / highway
16 / 22 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel
Silverado 15 Hybrid 4WD Hybrid
18mpg combined
City / highway
16 / 21 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel
Silverado C15 Cab Chassis 2WD
17mpg combined
City / highway
15 / 20 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel
Silverado C15 2WD
17mpg combined
City / highway
15 / 21 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
6.2 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel
Silverado K15 4WD
17mpg combined
City / highway
15 / 21 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
Problem area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Air bags
2
1
0
2
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Power train Automatic transmission
2
0
0
0
—
Steering
1
0
0
0
—
Unknown or other
1
0
0
0
—
Electronic stability control (esc)
1
0
0
0
—
Electrical system
1
0
0
0
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*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Jun 7, 2024Power train › Automatic transmission See attached document for complaint
Aug 27, 2021 · 34,545 miles · crash · 2 injuriesAir bags 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. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was taken and 2 persons in the contact's vehicle sustained injuries; i.e contact's wife who was a passenger sustained a sprain on the right wrist and right ankle, and whiplash, pain in the right shoulder and neck. The contact sustained pain in the right shoulder and neck. They did not seek medical treatment until a couple of days post-accident. The vehicle was towed to an insurance lot and was awaiting…
Apr 20, 2016 · 1,015 milesAir bags ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING CAUSING LOSS OF NEEDED INFORMATION SUCH AS SPEED AND OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION. DEALER SAYS THERE IS A TSB THAT THE ENTIRE TRUCK HAS TO BE RE-FLASHED INCLUDING ALL MODULES IN THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT DOES NOT RECOGNIZE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. DURING THIS TIME, ALL SAFETY SYSTEMS FLASHED AND APPEARED TO BE INACTIVE. AIR BAG, TRACTION CONTROL, ABS, TRAILER BRAKING ETC. THIS NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED TO SEE IF A RECALL MUST HAPPEN. IF WE GOT IN AN ACCIDENT DURING THIS OCCURRENCE WHO KNOWS IF ANY OF THE SAFETY SYSTEMS ON THE VEHICLE WERE FUNCTIONING.
Feb 10, 2016 · 27 milesUnknown or other HAS THE CHEVY SHAKES BETWEEN 38 AND 70 MILE PER HOUR .5.3 V8 MOTOR AND 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION 342 REAR AXEL LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL . BEEN SELLING GM'S FOR 55 YEARS AND IF THIS WAS A DEMENSTRATOR WE WOULD NEVER NEVER SELL ANOTHER TRUCK.
Feb 20, 2016 · 312 milesSteering I PURCHASED A 2016 SILVERADO 1500 4WD LTZ CREW ON FEBRUARY 08, 2016. ON FEBRUARY 20, 2016 WITH JUST 312 NEW MILES DRIVEN ON THE NEW VEHICLE, THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING 60 MILES PER HOUR GOING WEST ON THE SOUTHERN STATE PARKWAY MIDDLE LANE IN NASSAU COUNTY NEW YORK. WITH NO POWER STEERING ON A SIX THOUSAND POUND TRUCK, I HAD TO STRUGGLE WITH TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL AWAY FROM OTHER VEHICLE ON THE PARKWAY AND EXIT THE PARKWAY WITHOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I IMMEDIATELY CALL FOR ROAD SIDE SERVICED AND THE TRUCK WAS TOWED AND RETURN TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE. DURING THE INVESTIGATION, THE CHEVROLET SERVICE DEPARTMENT LOCATED IN VALLEY STREAM, NY STATED ON…
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.