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2016 Chevrolet 3500 problems

The most common problem on the 2016 Chevrolet 3500 is steering. It has 1.7 times the complaints of a typical 3500 model year.

Typical year1.7x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
569
Worst area
Steering

The worst 2016 Chevrolet 3500 problems

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

  • Steering
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Suspension
    1

Problems by type

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  • Steering
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Wheels
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Chevrolet 3500 569

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

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What 2016 Chevrolet 3500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 17, 2024 · Acceleration · 62,000 miles · NC · crash

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward truck. The contact stated that an employee had started the vehicle while parked and placed the vehicle in drive (D), the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into 2 vehicles parked in front of the contact's vehicle. The contact stated that the employee had not noticed any warning lights. The contact stated that his vehicle had crashed into the front ends of the 2 vehicles and had crushed the hoods front bumper and grills on both vehicles and had pushed both vehicles aside. The contact stated that his vehicle had sustained damage to the driver and passenger side front doors and fenders as well as damage to the front bumper and grill. The police were called, and a report was written. The contact's employee was not injured. The other 2 vehicles were not occupied. The contact stated that the other two vehicles were towed away. The contact stated that his employee was able to drive his vehicle back to his business. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact had researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V797000 (Vehicle Speed Control). The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

Filed Aug 8, 2020 · Steering · 54,000 miles · OH

At 54,000 miles, noticed 2-3 inches in play in the steering wile driving the vehicle. Now that the steering has loosened, it is a continual issue. I have not had it diagnosed yet. However, in reading other complaints on this site, this seems to be a design error. As this is dangerous. The federal safety agency should force gm to issue a recall.

Filed Feb 11, 2020 · Fuel system · CO

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Filed Dec 9, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 13,000 miles · PA

I reported to my dealer charper chevrolet nov. 2018,I had roughly 23k miles,that my 2016 chevy 3500 had developed a wobble, shake whatever you could call it. They investigated and told me my tires possibly had broken belts the tires had plenty of tread left. I was told if I could deal with the shake till I get new tires so be it. I rode them till july 2019 got 6 new michelin 235/80/17 ltx a/t2 tire package. They rode ok still had a little shake to start then it got worse the more I drove. Let me say it never shook all the time it would come and go. Sometimes when I headed for work in the morning shake shake shake other times nothing. When going around bends shake shake then nothing. It is very annoying and needs attention. My dealer want to investigate more but I am being asked to fund the investigation. Where do I go from here? Please advise me. Thanks [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Jan 27, 2019 · Brakes · 37,000 miles · TX

Bought a new 2016 chev 3500 duly diesel truck. At about 14k miles we found brake fluid and had to have the truck towed to shop. They fixed for free. About 7k miles after the breaks totally went out while driving. At 26k found fluid again but in the back. Shop blamed break pads said no known issues. Fixed back brakes. 37k fluid everywhere and brakes totally out. Gm not taking responsibility. Large truck on road that brakes have failed four times. Total break failure several times can not be normal

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Is the 2016 Chevrolet 3500 reliable?

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2016 Chevrolet 3500, 1.7 times a typical 3500 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Chevrolet 3500?

Steering, with 2 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).

How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet 3500 have?

No recalls on record.

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