Check a VIN

2016 Bison Silverado problems

The most common problem on the 2016 Bison Silverado is transmission and drivetrain. Its complaint count is close to a typical Silverado model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
1
Worst area
Transmission

The worst 2016 Bison Silverado problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Transmission
    1

Problems by type

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

  • Transmission
    1

Recalls 2

Equipment: other: labelsReported May 17, 2017 · 192 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Bison Coach, LLC (Bison) is recalling certain model year 2016-2018 Bison Horse Trailers, models Laredo, Premiere, Ranger, Silverado, Trail Boss and Trail Hand. These trailers contain incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) information on the Certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk
If a trailer does not have the correct label, the users may overload the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Bison will notify owners and provide them with a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2017. Owners may contact Bison customer service at 1‑574‑658‑4161. Bison's number for this recall is 9011.

Recall number 17V325000 · Recall details

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cablesReported August 25, 2016 · 654 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Bison Coach, LLC (Bison) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Premiere, Silverado, Laredo, Ranger, Trail Hand, and Trail Boss gooseneck horse trailers. The affected trailers do not have an inline fuse installed on the battery cable.
Risk
In the event of an electrical short circuit, the battery wiring could overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Bison has notified owners, and dealers will install a 30-amp inline fuse on the battery cable, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2016. Owners may contact Bison customer service at 1‑574‑658‑4161. Bison's number for this recall is 9010.

Recall number 16V622000 · Recall details

See all 2 recalls for the 2016 Bison Silverado

Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Bison Silverado 1

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

  • Nov 20, 2018 Service bulletinEngine

What 2016 Bison Silverado owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 29, 2019 · Transmission · TX

The console of my 2016 silverado texas edition vibrates when I go from 72mph to 84mph I just purchase 2 sets of tires in the last 6 month's and balanced several times at firestone, according to you tube videos there is several people having the same problem

Compare the 2016 Bison Silverado

Other model years

2016

Questions about the 2016 Bison Silverado

Is the 2016 Bison Silverado reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Bison Silverado, close to a typical Silverado model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Bison Silverado?

Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2016 Bison Silverado have?

2 recalls, covering equipment and electrical system.

Share your experience with the 2016 Bison Silverado

Tell other buyers what went wrong and what it cost. We review every report before it appears, and we never publish names, emails or VINs.

No names, contact details or links. Reports about a dealer or a person are not published.

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used 2016 Bison Silverado?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history
Is this car on a recall?Check VIN