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CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2016 Silverado has a few problems reported here & there, but that's to be expected for a popular model. More importantly, it has no significant problem trends -- both with our complaint data & same with complaints made to the NHTSA.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,655 miles

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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Comments

problem #20

Dec 282018

Silverado 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My truck starts shaking when I attempt to speed up or slow down, and it hesitates, shudders, and engages in a hard shift when changing gears. My mechanic could not fix it. Has been happening since Dec. 2018. Why is there no recall on this major issue?

- Roxboro, NC, USA

problem #19

Mar 142019

Silverado 1500

  • 35,000 miles
Driving at 2 miles an hour or 65 miles an hour I have an issue with a bad vibration and a shaking coming unknown source. It feels like I'm hitting potholes that are a foot deep when traveling down the road it happens in various times I could be traveling on the highway and it scares me to the point where I have to pull over the vibration is in a floorboard the gas pedal the brake pedal it continues to get worse everyday I've had it to the shop one to two times a month for over a year. When traveling on a regular county road it happens it happens on the highway it happens in parking lots the vibration that I'm feeling from the floorboard into the gas pedal the brake pedal is a all-the-time thing at a idle it has a bad vibration coming from the motor the shop cannot find out none of my problems I've had it in the shop and spent thousands of dollars on in and no one source of vibration and unknown source of why it feels like I have a flat spot where I'm hitting potholes all the time from the front end I've had three sets of tires on

- Oregon City, OR, USA

problem #18

Nov 152019

Silverado 1500

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving various speeds, the transmission would not shift properly. The failure was more evident while downshifting. Also, while turning, the rear wheels would randomly seize. The cause of the failures were not determined. In addition, the rear driver's door would not lock. Bowser Chevrolet (201 7th ave, beaver falls, pa) stated that the door lock actuator was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 70,000.

- Roachester, PA, USA

problem #17

Feb 012017

Silverado 1500

  • 7,582 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 70 mph or higher, the vehicle shook. The higher the speed, the more it vibrated. The vehicle was taken to boch Chevrolet (381 providence hwy, norwood, MA 02062, (781) 332-4226) several times. The wheels were re-balanced, but the failure occurred when the dealer test drove the vehicle. The manager stated that the vehicle performed normally. The contact called the manufacturer, who had a senior manager look at the case. The contact was referred him to another unknown dealer where the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 7,582.

- East Sandwich, MA, USA

problem #16

Dec 072018

Silverado 1500

  • 33,000 miles
Shaking at highway speeds

- Frankfort, IL, USA

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problem #15

Jul 212018

Silverado 1500 6-cyl

  • 38,800 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving between 60-75 mph, the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (jim butler Chevrolet, 759 gravois bluffs blvd, fenton, mo 63026) who replaced the tires and rotated and balanced the wheels, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 38,800. * consumer stated I had the dealer reinstall the original wheels and tire and the again road force balance tires and wheels the vibration was the same. When I bought this truck used in galesburg, il yemm Chevrolet 248 miles North of where I live, I had a clean carfax check given to me by the dealer noticed that it had a vibration so I put a new set of wheels and tires GM (factory wheels) the truck had the same vibrations after 6 times getting the wheels tire balanced (road forced) I was told the 5th time that the problem was fixed and sent home. Had the dealer reinstalled the original wheels and tire with another road force balance still had the vibration, I was told by jim kribbs at jim butler that he new the GM regional manager that he would get this problem solved. Updated 10/22/18

- House Springs, MO, USA

problem #14

Jan 012018

Silverado 1500

  • 25,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Purchased brand new Chevy Silverado 1500 in 2016, noticed significant shaking of vehicle 11 months into owning. This vehicle is solely used for a daily to and from office job commute, consuming approximately 45 miles a day, mostly highway. The vehicle upon reaching 70 mph shakes terribly, enough to shake my coffe out of the cup. At the same time I also began to notice the quick wearing and feathering/warping of my tires on the inside tread area. Took the vehicle to the dealership and was told I needed new tires, mind you at under 19,000 miles and the shaking "should" stop. Had the tires replaced along with an alignment and the issue still remains. The dealership has been consistent with giving me the run around. Spoke with several Silverado owners whom have the issues, some earlier in ownership while others sometime later. Apparently this issue has been given a name "Chevy shakes". searched on line for this issue and surprisingly the problem is well documented/discussed. I'm getting the perception that this is a huge problem and Chevy is doing their best to cover it up. Filing this complaint to go along with the others. Hopefully this problem is addressed with a preventive mindset rather than waiting for someone to get seriously injured or killed. It's time for a recall!

- Hollywood, FL, USA

problem #13

Mar 282018

Silverado 1500

  • 20,000 miles
Tire tread is delaminating. Have seen early recall for same tire but not covering manufacturing time frame for my tires. They are Continental cross contact LX20 manufactured (2516). Original recall date 10/5/16 covering manufacturing period 5/3/15 thru 5/9/15. Recall listed describes exactly what is happening to tires on my truck.

- Naples, FL, USA

problem #12

Nov 202016

Silverado 1500

  • 100 miles
Issue since new: Only 100 miles. Leaf springs on 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 lt 4X4 truck is defective. Have taken it in for service on multiple occasions. All they will do is place grease packs on leaf springs, quieting (masking) the real issue. This temporary "fix" last only approx. 7 days and the loud banging and bouncing of bed is back. The vibration that is causes in cab along with the bouncing gives passengers headaches and is also responsible for terrible wear of tires. Trucks tires from factory are also bad and unsafe. In for service and did nothing. Was stated that they were 100,000 miles tires.... all tires cupped and worn to 40% and truck only had 24,000 miles. Called dealer to have issue addressed multiple times - they blamed the owners. We drive back and forth to work (mainly highway), keep it clean... maintain it to perfection and no off road driving of any sort. No way this is an owner-induced issue. Leaf springs need to be recalled.... along with the Goodyear tires provided by factory. Have filed a claim with General Motors after several attempts to have issues fixed through dealership. They say GM will not pay them so they cannot provide any other remedies. No tire fix, and only temporary one week 'masking fix' for the leaf spring issue.

- Bourbon, MO, USA

problem #11

Jul 232017

Silverado 1500

  • 8,217 miles
Our Chevrolet siverado 1500 2017 had a blow out on the freeway in tracy, ca (hwy 205) while driving home from roseville, ca. We called our insurance roadside emergency and the service person told us the blowout looks bad and that we were very lucky.

- Newark, CA, USA

problem #10

May 312017

Silverado 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The truck would go out alignment with normal driving and they replace the wheel bearing once and bad already. It been only two month since they replace the bearing.

- Norcross, GA, USA

problem #9

Feb 012017

Silverado 1500

  • 10,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle shook and vibrated. When driving above 65 mph, the vehicle shook violently and vibrated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions. The dealer replaced the tires and rotated the wheels, but the failures continued. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 10,000.

- Bridgewater, NJ, USA

problem #8

Jan 142016

Silverado 1500

  • 6,080 miles
Sudden loss of steering including front end shake and braking problem.vehicle only has 6000 miles and both country club motors and Chevrolet Corp.have denied and fault of there's.I am a auto tech of 26 years and ase certified in steering and suspension believe that defective front suspension parts are very much to blame but I am getting the run around from all ends.I believe this issue is a cover up and really needs attention

- Andes, NY, USA

problem #7

Nov 152016

Silverado 1500 6-cyl

  • 11 miles
Steady driving between 35 and 65 mph, the truck shudders and the RPM tach needle jumps. It does not do it while shifting but when running at a steady speed. My 4th time at the dealership and they are only focused on the vibration of the truck and are now replacing the third tire. I agree the vibration is bad but the shuddering is ridiculous. There is a technical bulletin for the Silverado with the 6.2 transmission with the exact same issues. I called the service tech who has my truck and he said "your truck doesn't have that transmission." I said "I realize that rich...however it is the same issue." He said as soon as they get the new tire in they are going to test drive it some more. Did I mention they have had it five days this time and they still don't have a tire. Also...according to the technical bulletin #pip5337D, the shudder is torque converter.

- Groveland, FL, USA

problem #6

Oct 112016

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • 8,637 miles
Went to make left turn on wet road an it didn't turn it slide an kept going straight.it just doesn't stop it slides yes vehicle was moving the road was wet made this same turn for the last 30 years in many Chevrolet Silverado trucks an this has never happened different time everyone all traffic stops at once I tried to stop an I slide in to a vehicle so hard it hit the vehicle in front of it before stopping there are 4 of these trucks bought at the same time same truck same tire on all 4 vehicles and there all driving an acting the same way.

- Alvord, TX, USA

problem #5

Oct 082016

Silverado 1500

  • 800 miles
Vehicle shakes at speeds above 60 mph. The shake is in the vehicle and not in the steering wheel. Tires have all been replaced under warranty and problem still exists. Vehicle has approximately 1,200 miles on it and problem has been apparent from initial purchase. Vehicle has now been to dealership 3 times for approximately 10 days in total.

- Valatie, NY, USA

problem #4

Oct 252016

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • 340 miles
I am having an issue with my new 2016 Silverado and a vibration at highway speeds. I took the truck back to the dealer where it was purchased with around 340 miles on it. I was told they could do nothing until I had 1000 miles on the truck (they stated they could not get paid by Chevy for warranty items). That ticket stated they rebalanced my tires. This had no change. I took the truck back after 1000 miles. The dealer did a road force balance. This helped very little. Now, at 1345 miles, it is back in the shop. They state they will do a picoscope on the truck and check the axle. I should mention the underlying issue is a vibration that can be felt at speeds in excess of 65-70mph. It is more prevalent from 70-75mph. I have filed a complaint with GM, reference case 82405350103. This appears to be the same issue for the 2014-2015 models referred to as the "Chevy shake". one more attempt and I will likely start lemon law procedures in ga. I would like someone to seriously investigate GM on this complaint. There are plenty of forums with people complaining about the same issue. This could be an extremely dangerous issue if it is tire or wheel related, or even drive shaft related.

- Canton, GA, USA

problem #3

Aug 222016

Silverado 1500

  • 25 miles
My truck shakes on the highway at 68-75 mph, the truck is one month old and has 800 miles on it. The vehicle has been back to the dealer every week for the month that I have owned it tires & wheels have been changed several times. The truck has been road force balanced the same & also by an independent tire shop at my own cost, as of this date my vehicle still shakes, GM has admitted the problem but they say it is not a safety issue at this time, so no recall is warranted, the dealer has been working with me & they are willing to buy my vehicle back at full value or trade, this vehicle was very expensive & GM knows there is a problem, but keeps selling them any way to unsuspecting consumers like myself in my opinion this is just greed & lack of caring for loyal customers that keep GM in business. "remember the bailout"

- Medway, MA, USA

problem #2

Jul 052016

Silverado 1500

  • 9,500 miles
Tread separation on Bridgestone tires during normal operation, travelling on an interstate highway at normal speed. Tires were factory installed and at the time of the accident had approximately 9,500 miles on them. Tire, fortunately, did not deflate but a large section of the tread separated and released from the tire. Vehicle is owned by avis.

- Vestavia, AL, USA

problem #1

May 212016

Silverado 1500

  • miles
This is the second time I take my vehicle into the dealer it's a 2016 Silverado 1500 it has a vibration that comes from the floorboard on the driver side through the driver's seat starts about 60 65 miles and it up to about 70 72 73 somewhearound that area nutra balance is now the second time around they tried road force balancing worked for about 30 miles vibration back.

- Miami, FL, USA

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