5 complaints reported

2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Electrical System

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
5
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

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Sep 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the instrument cluster intermittently switched between safety features and the radio. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The vehicle was scheduled for a diagnostic test within the next several days. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was previously taken to several dealers for diagnostic tests; however, the contact declined the diagnostic test due to the cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was unknown.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Sep 2020
Dec 2022 Fire

While my wife and two young kids were driving down the road with sThe rear heater element caught fire and shattered the rear passenger side back glass. There was no warning lights, or prior failures with this system. This problem has not been inspected by anyone at this point due to being a holiday weekend.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Dec 2022
Nov 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH and towing a 2005 Dump Trailer, the message "Service Trailer Brake System" was displayed, and the trailer brake failed. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that upon inspecting the trailer wires and fuses, he noticed that the parts were in good condition. The contact was able to continue driving however, the failure had been reoccurring intermittently while driving. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Nov 2021
Jan 2021

I REMOTELY STARTED MY TRUCK. IT WAS APPROX 20 DEGREES OUTSIDE. APPROX 5 MINUTES LATER I GOT INTO THE TRUCK, AND STARTED BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. I HEARD A CRACKLING SOUND, AND MY REAR WINDOW JUST DISENTIGRATED. IT IS A 3 SECTION HEATED POWER WINDOW.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2021
Aug 2016

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE BUT I AM EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH MY AUDIO SYSTEM IN THE 2016 SILVERADO 2500 HIGH COUNTRY TRUCK. THE AUDIO SEEMS TO GO IN AND OUT OF STEREO SOUND AND ALSO SSEMS TO BE CHANGING ITS EQUALIZATION PERIODICALLY. THERE DOESN'T SEEM TO BE AND RHYME OR REASON WHEN THIS HAPPENS; DOESN'T HAPPEN WHEN I HIT A BUMP, OR STOP SUDDENLY, OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT. THE SOUND SYSTEM WILL JUST RANDOMLY CUT IN AND OUT IN THE MANNER DESCRIBED ABOVE. IT IS MILDLY ANNOYING AND IF ANYONE KNOWS WHAT THIS COULD BE I'D APPRECIATE THE HEAD'S UP. IT'S BEEN TO THE DEALER FOR MAINTENANCE AND I ASKED THEM TO TAKE A LOOK AT IT WHICH OR COURSE, THEY DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING. I KNOW I'M WHINING BUT WHEN YOU SPEND $51K FOR A VEHICLE YOU WANT EVERYTHING TO WORK ON IT, RIGHT!

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Feb 2016

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The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has 5 Electrical System complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.