2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 801 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (266), Power Train (195), Electrical System (120).
Key takeaways
- 801 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 43 involve a crash, 10 a fire, 17 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 266 | 33% |
| Power Train | 195 | 24% |
| Electrical System | 120 | 15% |
| Steering | 111 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 82 | 10% |
| Engine | 72 | 9% |
| Suspension | 30 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 26 | 3% |
| Wheels | 21 | 3% |
| Structure | 21 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 20 | 2% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 19 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid PU/CC RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC 4WD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 4WD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-10-13
Vehicle: 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Component: Powertrain – Automatic Transmission (8L90) Manufacturer: General Motors (Chevrolet) I am submitting this complaint regarding recurring transmission problems with my 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 equipped with the GM 8L90 eight-speed automatic transmission. I am concern...
Power Train - filed 2026-10-03
"While driving, the vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of propulsion/acceleration due to internal failure of the 6L80 6-speed automatic transmission. The failure occurred without prior warning, creating an immediate highway safety hazard by leaving the vehicle unable to maintain speed in traffic. A professi...
Exterior Lighting - filed 2026-09-30
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that after parking and turning off the vehicle, the three rear brake lights remained illuminated overnight, causing the battery to drain. The contact had to disconnect the battery terminals to prevent the battery from draining. The vehicle was taken t...
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More for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.