2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 wheels problems

Filed Aug 18, 2026 · Airbags, Suspension · TX

This truck is a 1500 Silverado custom with extended tail. There was a loud sound as if something happened , I moved to the shoulder and there was nothing visibly wrong. All tires had air in them, continued driving but did noticed a difference when I would back or turned to the right. Then days later one of my tires sort of was ruptured from the side of the tire and had to change tire. I put the spare and it is when I notice the bushing on both arms that hold the front wheels was loose. Looked for recalls and this model Chevrolet 1500 has a recall for front suspension arm bushing giving out and it is exactly what happened to my truck. The loud sound must have been one of them and then since most of the weight was put on the other bushing, made the tire give out and both bushings are not broken or torned so the bolt that holds arm and bushing is movable and loose, not holding the wheel the right way

Filed Oct 30, 2023 · Steering, Transmission · NC

My truck starts shaking when I attempt to speed up or slow down, and it hesitates, shudders, and engages in a hard shift when changing gears. My mechanic could not fix it. Has been happening since Dec. 2018. Why is there no recall on this major issue?

Filed Mar 15, 2020 · Engine, Wheels · 35,000 miles · OR

Driving at 2 miles an hour or 65 miles an hour I have an issue with a bad vibration and a shaking coming unknown source. It feels like I'm hitting potholes that are a foot deep when traveling down the road it happens in various times I could be traveling on the highway and it scares me to the point where I have to pull over the vibration is in a floorboard the gas pedal the brake pedal it continues to get worse everyday I've had it to the shop one to two times a month for over a year. When traveling on a regular county road it happens it happens on the highway it happens in parking lots the vibration that I'm feeling from the floorboard into the gas pedal the brake pedal is a all-the-time thing at a idle it has a bad vibration coming from the motor the shop cannot find out none of my problems I've had it in the shop and spent thousands of dollars on in and no one source of vibration and unknown source of why it feels like I have a flat spot where I'm hitting potholes all the time from the front end I've had three sets of tires on it

Filed Jan 3, 2020 · Body, Transmission · 70,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving various speeds, the transmission would not shift properly. The failure was more evident while downshifting. Also, while turning, the rear wheels would randomly seize. The cause of the failures were not determined. In addition, the rear driver's door would not lock. Bowser chevrolet (201 7th ave, beaver falls, pa) stated that the door lock actuator was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Feb 7, 2019 · Suspension, Wheels · 7,582 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 70 MPH or higher, the vehicle shook. The higher the speed, the more it vibrated. The vehicle was taken to boch chevrolet (381 providence hwy, norwood, ma 02062, (781) 332-4226) several times. The wheels were re-balanced, but the failure occurred when the dealer test drove the vehicle. The manager stated that the vehicle performed normally. The contact called the manufacturer, who had a senior manager look at the case. The contact was referred him to another unknown dealer where the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 7,582.

Filed Dec 8, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · 33,000 miles · IL

Shaking at highway speeds

Filed Aug 3, 2018 · Suspension, Wheels · 38,800 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving between 60-75 MPH, the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (jim butler chevrolet, 759 gravois bluffs blvd, fenton, mo 63026) who replaced the tires and rotated and balanced the wheels, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 38,800. **tr consumer stated I had the dealer reinstall the original wheels and tire and the again road force balance tires and wheels the vibration was the same. When I bought this truck used in galesburg, il yemm chevrolet 248 miles north of where I live, I had a clean carfax check given to me by the dealer noticed that it had a vibration so I put a new set of wheels and tires gm (factory wheels) the truck had the same vibrations after 6 times getting the wheels tire balanced (road forced) I was told the 5th time that the problem was fixed and sent home. Had the dealer reinstalled the original wheels and tire with another road force balance still had the vibration, I was told by jim kribbs at jim butler that he new the gm regional manager that he would get this problem solved. Updated 10/22/18

Filed Jul 7, 2018 · Suspension, Wheels · 25,000 miles · FL

Purchased brand new chevy silverado 1500 in 2016, noticed significant shaking of vehicle 11 months into owning. This vehicle is solely used for a daily to and from office job commute, consuming approximately 45 miles a day, mostly highway. The vehicle upon reaching 70 MPH shakes terribly, enough to shake my coffe out of the cup. At the same time I also began to notice the quick wearing and feathering/warping of my tires on the inside tread area. Took the vehicle to the dealership and was told I needed new tires, mind you at under 19,000 miles and the shaking "should" stop. Had the tires replaced along with an alignment and the issue still remains. The dealership has been consistent with giving me the run around. Spoke with several silverado owners whom have the issues, some earlier in ownership while others sometime later. Apparently this issue has been given a name "chevy shakes". Searched on line for this issue and surprisingly the problem is well documented/discussed. I'm getting the perception that this is a huge problem and chevy is doing their best to cover it up. Filing this complaint to go along with the others. Hopefully this problem is addressed with a preventive mindset rather than waiting for someone to get seriously injured or killed. It's time for a recall!

Filed Mar 31, 2018 · Wheels · 20,000 miles · FL

Tire tread is delaminating. Have seen early recall for same tire but not covering manufacturing time frame for my tires. They are continental cross contact lx20 manufactured (2516). Original recall date 10/5/16 covering manufacturing period 5/3/15 thru 5/9/15. Recall listed describes exactly what is happening to tires on my truck.

Filed Feb 26, 2018 · Suspension, Wheels · 100 miles · MO

Issue since new: only 100 miles. Leaf springs on 2016 chevy silverado 1500 lt 4x4 truck is defective. Have taken it in for service on multiple occasions. All they will do is place grease packs on leaf springs, quieting (masking) the real issue. This temporary "fix" last only approx. 7 days and the loud banging and bouncing of bed is back. The vibration that is causes in cab along with the bouncing gives passengers headaches and is also responsible for terrible wear of tires. Trucks tires from factory are also bad and unsafe. In for service and did nothing. Was stated that they were 100,000 miles tires.... All tires cupped and worn to 40% and truck only had 24,000 miles. Called dealer to have issue addressed multiple times - they blamed the owners. We drive back and forth to work (mainly highway), keep it clean... Maintain it to perfection and no off road driving of any sort. No way this is an owner-induced issue. Leaf springs need to be recalled.... Along with the goodyear tires provided by factory. Have filed a claim with general motors after several attempts to have issues fixed through dealership. They say gm will not pay them so they cannot provide any other remedies. No tire fix, and only temporary one week 'masking fix' for the leaf spring issue.