CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Chevrolet Silverado has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (2 reports).
2016 Chevrolet Silverado recalls
Radio May Not Warn of Unbelted Driver or Key Left In
Some 2016 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles may have a radio software problem that intermittently prevents the audio warning from sounding when the driver's seat belt is not fastened or when the key is left in the ignition and the driver's door is opened.
Front Airbags May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash
Some 2016 full-size pickup trucks may have a sensing module whose mounting stud is incorrectly positioned.
Most common 2016 Chevrolet Silverado problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
See attached document for complaint
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 d
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 FEBRUA
2016 Chevrolet Silverado questions
Does the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado: Radio May Not Warn of Unbelted Driver or Key Left In; Front Airbags May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (2), Power Train (2), Steering (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Chevrolet Silverado has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.