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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:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
38,329 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brakes problems

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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Comments

problem #20

Jan 012018

Silverado 1500

  • 12,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH and depressing the brake pedal while making a right turn, the steering wheel independently turned to the left. The contact stated the stabili-trak warning light was illuminated intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer but was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact continued to experience the failure. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V761000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.

- Cedar Hill, TX, USA

problem #19

May 112022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The last couple of times I drove my vehicle the radio loses power and cuts back on so does the dash while driving and also the stabilitrak maintenance also flickers on the dash not sure if it related but when the vehicle is moving at a high rate of speed is when it does it more offten not sure what it is but want to report it just in case it-€™s anyone is haveing similar issue

- Pahrump , NV, USA

problem #18

Sep 122020

Silverado 1500

  • 58,000 miles
After driving the truck for about 20 min, the truck loose a little bit of power then the breaks begin to get harder and harder till the front breaks lock up, after they lock up I have to park it for atleast 10 min then you feel them unlock and you can drive again, sometimes only a couple more min or till the next day, had it into the Chevy dealership were they could not find anything wrong except some old stored codes, I showed them the code I kept getting and they said they didnt so mine couldnt be right, but to bring it back if it happens again. Tonight I pulled into work, I work midnights and my front rotors were glowing lava red. Breaks locked up after the stabilatrak service light comes

- Adrian, MI, USA

problem #17

Jul 282020

Silverado 1500

  • 50,000 miles

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

As I was backing out of my driveway the truck suddenly shut off and the steering wheel jerked hard out of my hand. The screens all went blank. I was halfway onto the road when this happened and luckily the oncoming traffic was able to stop in time. I restarted the car and it did it again. It took three times to get the car going. I immediately called the dealer to take it in for service. On the way to the dealer it happened again and prior to the screen just blacked out only then the ac blower fan surged on and off. The vehicle again shut off as I was turning from dual highway to the dealer and the steering wheel jerked out of my hands and the brakes locked. Also when I backed out that morning the rear felt like their was some slippage. I bought my 2016 Silverado used in 2018 with 24K miles on it. The odometer just turned 50K two days ago, so this vehicle has not been driven hard and has always had proper service.I began researching and there are thousands of the same complaint online so I thought there must be a recall. However, the dealer tells me that there is only a "bulletin" and that since I am out of warranty I have to pay for the known repairs needed to fix this issue that clearly GM is aware of. Repairs are over 1300 dollars! I can not believe that GM knows about such a dangerous problem and will not fix it for owners. How many injuries and deaths must occur before a bulletin warrants becoming a recall? I also noted that the previous owner, right before I bought the vehicle according the the car fax took the vehicle for service due to electrical problems. So this was known by GM and dealer when I bought the truck. Deceitful. I have a family that relies on this vehicle for transportation and now I can't afford to fix it or trade it and it is not safe to drive. Help!

- Hagerstown, MD, USA

problem #16

Feb 152020

Silverado 1500

  • 36,000 miles
I will drive down the road and the display goes black on dash and I hear clicking sound and truck shuts off. Steering wheel has locked up making turns, left or right. Issues mostly happen when driving extended period of times but has cut off with short trips and parking, backing in. These issues started around Dec 2019 and increased in frequency this year 2020.

- Manteo, NC, USA

problem #15

Jul 132020

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • 55,021 miles
Steering will get very hard to turn for a second on low speed turns, stabilitrak will disable and dash will blank out

- Eagan, MN, USA

problem #14

Dec 012019

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • 60,000 miles

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

My 2016 Silverado 1500 problems is the along with the loss of power steering, other electrical systems turns off including the radio, driver information center, door-lock cycle, ac and the stability control system. ABS and brake light turn on also hard to turn. Vehicle could be just on or driving around for hours or minutes time doesn't matter it could do it as soon it turn on those problems appear when the stabilitrak light comes on.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #13

May 192020

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • 123,000 miles
Traveling at speeds of 40-80mph vehicle will completely shut off and start braking. Service stabilitrac will come on. Happened multiple times within 20 miles. Mainly right after turning. When backing up service stabilitrac will come on. Steering wheel will lock. Vehicle will shut off.

- Preston, MO, USA

problem #12

May 072020

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • 51,000 miles
1st I notice my info screen would black out and come back on then a service camera message would come on once in awhile. Now every once in awhile the stabilitirak will come on my screen and the steering wheel will jerk violently out of my hand. Very dangerous. Up to this point it has been at slow speeds...(under 30 mph).

- Eagan, MN, USA

problem #11

Feb 012018

Silverado 1500

  • miles
This for 2016 Chevrolet siverado ltz D/C 5.3L 4X4 T/A1500 model CK15543 purchase date: 05/26/16 as of the last past year I've experience steering control failure, stability control failure and brake system failure. The truck can not be driven safely. Visit dealer about 10 times and they don't have a clue of how to fix this safety problems. This vehicle is listed under recall by GM and dealer has not been able to fix.

- North Miami, FL, USA

problem #10

Jan 152020

Silverado 1500

  • 50,000 miles

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

Erratic steering and slow speed?S jerky car dies ground problem

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #9

Sep 012019

Silverado 1500

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel jerked out of the contact's hand and the service stabilitrac warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

- Moore, OK, USA

problem #8

Sep 202019

Silverado 1500

  • 37,619 miles
While attempting to make a left turn the "trailer brake system" light appeared on the dash and the steering locked up causing me to drive straight into the woods nearly hitting a tree. The truck lost all power including lights and then everything came back on as normal and the steering was no longer locked up. A week prior while sitting still at a drive through window the same incident with the steering lock up and warning light happened while attempting to pull out. It was brief and all systems returned to normal.

- Newmanstown, PA, USA

problem #7

Jul 262019

Silverado 1500

  • 70,000 miles
The truck will yank the steering wheel back and forth, multiple electrical errors will occur and the engine sometimes dies while the truck is moving at slow speeds and turning. A stabilitrack error shows on the dash. This happens almost daily.this truck is accident free and appears in excellent condition.

- Loranger, LA, USA

problem #6

May 072018

Silverado 1500

  • 46,000 miles
Vehicle was statinonary, and was hit from the rear and pushed into another vehicle on a highway. I have damage to rearend, driver side and front end. After the accident I recieved an email that there was a critical issue with airbags, my airbags did not deploy. Contacted GM about issue was transferred to esis/central claims for GM, they sent out and inspector to pull crash data, I was given copy of crash data, and crash data stated airbags deployed when they did not, it also showed a code B0052-00 which is an airbag deployment code. After weeks of back and forth my claim was denied for product defect on 06/12/18,

- Odenville, AL, USA

problem #5

Feb 252018

Silverado 1500

  • 37,730 miles
The stabilitrak has been going off at random times, several times in a row. Twice, over the span of two days, the stabilitrak has gone off while in motion, pulling into a parking spot on dry ground. It has also gone off about 4 times back-to-back while at slow speeds on an on ramp. The main display has also been randomly shutting off (screen goes black) without warning or obvious reason.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #4

Mar 162016

Silverado 1500

  • 13,000 miles
While in motion in city at intersection, stopped for light, proceeded forward but steering locked, brakes, and ignition switch inactive, a grinding clicking noise heard just as began accelerating before safety failure. Truck towed to a dealer, unable to determine cause, released truck, problem occurred again in three days causing vehicle to be towed again. Mechanic unsure, no errors codes, however sounded similar to early recall by GM for ignition switch torque problems, but noise could be per mechanic something in rack and pinion or rotary vene pump. Dealer not committing and suggest to drive. Safety for lives is concern in this matter with lack of electrical, steering, brakes, and ignition control by driver.

- Peculiar, MO, USA

problem #3

Oct 062016

Silverado 1500

  • 2,700 miles
I purchased my truck in August 2016. I noticed a vibration from 70-80 mph. Very noticeable in the steering wheel and more recently in the driver seat. It's been to the dealer twice. They picoscoped (service tool) to isolate the vibration. Performed lots of balancing, new tires, drive shaft, differential (ring & pinion). Vibration more noticeable than ever. But they claim it's within spec. They have a field service engineer meeting my car at the dealer on Wednesday 11/09/2016, but the dealer is already setting me up for disappointment. This prompted me to search on line today where I found "Chevy shakes". the stories match my experience completely. I love everything about my truck until I hit 75, then I become so infuriated that my $50K truck with 2,700 miles apparently isn't going to be fixable from what I've read. I wouldn't know what to tell a potential buyer if for some reason I had to sell it. It clearly has a problem. If I'm told it can't be fixed, I will demand my money back. I'm at 75 every day, and the vibration isn't only annoying, but it numbs your hands from the shaking.

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

problem #2

Aug 142016

Silverado 1500

  • 23,500 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado hd. While driving 35 mph, the steering failed and the service stabilitrac warning indicator illuminated. The contact lost control of the steering as the steering wheel veered in the opposite direction. The contact was able T O pull the vehicle over as it stalled while still in drive. The contact was able to restart the vehicle the first time after one minute and all the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed and it was determined that the steering cable was loose and sparking the computer system. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,500.

- Port St Lucie, FL, USA

problem #1

Apr 202016

Silverado 1500

  • 1,015 miles
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.

- Ionia, MI, USA

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