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The worst 2016 Chevrolet Silverado problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags2
- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Airbags2
- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
Recalls 2
Electrical system: software
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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. GM's number for this recall is 15808.
Recall number 16V084000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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. 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 number 15V830000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 64
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
- This informational bulletin provides information on the temporary tire flat spotting condition.
- This informational bulletin provides information that the TPM sensors must always be relearned when...
- This informational bulletin provides information on GM offering the Android Auto feature upgrade for 2016...
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition...
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- Structure
- Fuel system, gasoline: storage
- Equipment: electrical
- Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
2016 Chevrolet Silverado fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | RWD | 18 | 23 | 20 |
| 5.3L 8‑cyl Hybrid | RWD | 18 | 24 | 20 |
| 5.3L 8‑cyl | RWD | 15-16 | 20-23 | 17-19 |
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 17 | 22 | 19 |
| 5.3L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 15-16 | 19-22 | 17-18 |
| 5.3L 8‑cyl Hybrid | 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 |
| 6.2L 8‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 21 | 17 |
| 6.2L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 |
What 2016 Chevrolet Silverado owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 diagnosis. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 34,545.
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.
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.
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 february 24, 2016 that the entire electric rack opinion for the power steering was defected when it was installed during the assembly by the manufacture. The 2016 silverado 1500 truck was purchased new on 2/08/2016, and I have concerns that other mechanical parts in the vehicle may be defected and the vehicle may be unsafe to drive.
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Questions about the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado
Is the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado, fewer than a typical Silverado model year.
What is the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado year score?
The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Chevrolet Silverado: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado?
Airbags, with 2 complaints. Next is driver assistance (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system and air bags.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 15V830000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Silverado have bad airbags?
The Chevrolet Silverado model years with the most airbags complaints are 2008 (62 complaints), 2000 (53 complaints) and 2001 (48 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado get?
Official estimates for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado range from 17 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.3L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 18 city and 23 highway.
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