2016 Model Year

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
773
Recalls
6
Crashes
40
Severe
60

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

21V504000 Jul 2021

Other

No consequence data available

21V245000 Apr 2021

Other

No consequence data available

20V736000 Nov 2020

Other

No consequence data available

18V578000 Aug 2018

Other

No consequence data available

18V291000 May 2018

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Power Train
Nov 2026

2016 Silverado z71 with 6L80 transmission started slipping gears and shudders when accelerating. Vehicle was looked at by a mechanic who drove it and...

Power Train
Oct 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illumi...

Exterior Lighting
Aug 2026

The rear 3rd brake light above the back glass started leaking because the seal/gasket went bad. Water leaked into the cab and now the headliner has to...

Engine
Jul 2026

I am writing about my recent engine failure on my 2016 Chevy Silverado High Country. This is a 4x4 with the 6.2L motor. My engine has failed at only 6...

Engine
Jun 2026

I am reporting a manufacturing defect involving General Motors’ Active Fuel Management (AFM) system that caused catastrophic engine failure in my 2016...

Power Train
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado1500. The contact stated that while driving at 48 MPH and driving uphill, the transmission downshifted and...

Power Train
Feb 2026

Entire Transmission failed and needs to be replaced.

Engine
Feb 2026

I am reporting a manufacturing defect involving General Motors’ Active Fuel Management (AFM) system. In October 2024, my 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 150...

Steering
Jan 2026

The contact owned a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became stiff and then loosened. The steer...

Visibility Fire
Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the rear sliding glass defroster element overh...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 773 complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Brakes. 40 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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